Here, in clear, easy-to-follow text and illustrations are dozens of simple pattern alterations gathered from Threads magazine and presented for easy reference and instant use. Sewers of every skill level will find techniques for solving fitting challenges, including neckline and collar adjustments, sleeve and shoulder shaping, waistband adjustments and more.
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Now you can sew clothes that really fit. Here are dozens of easy pattern alterations compiled from Threads magazine. You'll find solutions for many fitting challenges, including how to adjust necklines and collars, fit a variety of shoulder shapes, make comfortable sleeves, prevent shirts from shifting to the back, correct the back waist length, adjust patterns to fit the bust, eliminate gaping armholes, fit the mature figure, make the waistband fit, make pants adjustments, and fit princess-style seams. Whatever your skill level, here are fitting techniques to help you achieve sewing success.
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best of Threads Magazine pattern alterations,
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This review is from: Fitting Solutions: Pattern-Altering Tips for Garments That Fit (Threads On) (Paperback)
Fitting Solutions has in one book all of the pattern alteration solutions covered in Threads Magazine from 1991--1995. Excellent, easy to read and to follow, sensible dialogue with outstanding illustrations. Saves hours of looking through Threads Magazine for articles. Concentrates on problems above the waist and below the waist. Often, more than one solution included with comments by professionals
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Good general purpose reference book,
This review is from: Fitting Solutions: Pattern-Altering Tips for Garments That Fit (Threads On) (Paperback)
This book is a good general purpose reference book for pattern alterations, but I was interested in pants the most. I purchased The Easy Guide to Sewing Pants by Lynn MacIntyre and found that to be more helpful.
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it is very difficult to recognize fitting problems just by looking at patterns. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
armscye area, cap seamline, large upper arms, crotch curve, bust point, side seamline, waistline seam, garment area, horizontal tuck, crotch length, shoulder dart, bust dart, bust area, bodice pattern, jewel neckline, waist edge, pattern vertically, bust measurement, sleeve pattern, front neckline, full bust, back bodice, crotch seam, elbow line, underarm seam Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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it is very difficult to recognize fitting problems just by looking at patterns. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
armscye area, cap seamline, large upper arms, crotch curve, bust point, side seamline, waistline seam, garment area, horizontal tuck, crotch length, shoulder dart, bust dart, bust area, bodice pattern, jewel neckline, waist edge, pattern vertically, bust measurement, sleeve pattern, front neckline, full bust, back bodice, crotch seam, elbow line, underarm seam Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Margaret Komives, Della Steineckert, Joyce Gale, Britta Callamaras, Peter Pan New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Fitting and Pattern Alteration: Three Methods by Elizabeth L Liechty in Front Matter
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