Pattern fitting with confidence

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Choosing the Right Pattern Size

Taking Accurate Measurements

Choosing Your Pattern Type

Comparing Measurements

Choosing a Streamlined Style

Allowing Design Ease

Learning to Pivot and Slide

Chapter 2. Basic Fitting Changes

Bustline Changes

Dart Changes

Hipline Changes

Waistline Changes

Sleeve Changes

Shoulder Changes

Back Changes

Hemline Changes

Sleeve Length Changes

Chapter 3. Combining Fitting Techniques

Combining Fitting Changes on One Worksheet

Typical Combined Fitting Changes

Adding Extensions

Chapter 4. Fitting Skirts

Waist Changes

Waist and Waistband Changes

Hip Changes

Fitting for a High Hip

Hem Changes

Combining Fitting Changes

Chapter 5. Fitting Pants

Determining Size

Measuring the Pattern

First Worksheet: Hem Length Changes

Fitting the Side Curve

Fitting the Crotch

Second Worksheet: Waist Width Changes

Fitting the Hip

Fitting the Thigh

Width Combinations

Increased Waist, Hip, and Thigh Combinations

Chapter 6. Fine-Tuning the Fit

Checking the Fit

Checking for Wrinkles

Fine-Tuning Pants Fitting

References

Charts

Index