Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern (Sewing for Real People series)

Presented in a?new edition that adds updated pattern industry news and?revised rules for selecting pattern size, this easy?and practical fitting system requires no measuring, no drafting skills, no muslin mock-ups?and it works with all brands of tissue paper patterns. Real people of?all ages are featured in photographs that explain the steps of cutting out?pattern pieces, pinning them together, and adjusting the fit. Special attention is paid to tricky challenges such as accommodating a full bustline, adjusting?sleeves, or?reworking?a garment to make it more flattering, as well as alternative fitting methods such as draping and computer?design. Metric conversion charts, charts for comparing?pattern company bodice measurements, and a history of?American dress design?(Just where did?size 10 come from?) make this book a versatile reference.

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Posted: Aug-31-2009

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I think this is currently the best pictorial source for pattern adjustments on the market. Can be used for minimum to maximum adjustments. Descriptions and drawing are complete and easy to understand and apply. Excellent reference for plus size adjustments.

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Posted: Jun-03-2009

High Standards - Like Usual

As I've always come to expect from Palmer & Pletsch, this book is high-quality, concise, and perfect for both beginners and more experienced sewers.I know of no woman that is a 'perfect' anything, and by using the insanely easy alteration/fit techniques in this book, you CAN have that perfect...

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Posted: Jan-22-2009

The best book I have read!

This is by far the best sewing book I have ever had on fitting clothes. Now I understand why bought clothes look awful on me! This book deals with all four of my major figure problems and in such a sensible way too. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. Well done to the folks who put...

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Posted: Oct-24-2008

My New Found Fitting Bible

I have sewn for over 40 years and have a number of fitting books. Obviously I keep buying them because I can't find one that has or easily explains what I need. I've only been doing craft projects I was so frustrated with making clothes. No more books for me! I am reading Fit for Real People...

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Posted: Oct-24-2008

Really helpful book

For the past 30 years I have been making costumes for my Sweet Adelines chorus. Fitting sizes 6 to 28 with many figure types and issues has been a real challenge. This book has helped me immensely. I just wish I had discovered it years ago. It has been especially useful in fitting those with...

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Posted: Jun-20-2008

This is a MUST HAVE fitting book!

I have a few other fitting books and after taking a class on fitting, this is the book the teacher recommended. I didn't want to buy ANOTHER fitting book so I took it out of my local library. After reading it thoroughly I realized why it is a MUST HAVE fitting book. This is definitely the best...

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Posted: Feb-20-2008

Jam Packed Information

This is the book I've been looking for. I really liked the photos of the real people and their different body types. It just simply demonstrates to the novice to pattern alterations how to overcome the challenges when it comes to the unique shapes we all have. I use this book all the time now,...

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Posted: Sep-12-2007

fit for real people

I have been sewing since I was 10.My Mom passed away when I was 17 and I never had the opportunity to learn from her what the book teaches me. At first I was a little overwhelmed (Im an over achiever) and had to put the book down for a few days. Now, ITS MY BIBLE!!!

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Posted: Jul-23-2007

If you sew from patterns, you need this book.

This book helps you fit any pattern to your body. Full of lots of great tips. Very easy to understand and use.Using their method, you first fit the paper pattern, adjust, try on, adjust if needed, cut your fabric, fit, finish, then have a great item of clothes.

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Posted: Jul-19-2007

great guide

I'm glad I got this book. The pictures alone can give you a great start to understanding pattern fitting. Photographs of real people of different sizes are shown with the pattern tissues on them. The corrections and explanations are then given to help you see and understand what is being done....

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