Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration - Softcover

Liechty, Elizabeth; Pottberg-Steineckert, Della; Rasband, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563677830 ISBN 13: 9781563677830

Publisher: Fairchild Books, 2009

Synopsis

Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, 2nd Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration that are rooted in the elements and principles of design. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated. Highlights of this edition include alternative methods of figure evaluation, information about choosing the right style to enhance one's figure, and instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem.

About this title

About the Author:

Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University.
Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University.
Judith Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle L.C. and director of the Conselle Institute of Image
Management.

Review:

No other book addresses the topic as clearly and as concise as this one . . . I would consider it a 'Bible' on the subject. It is packed with information, challenges and solutions.

The books strength is that is offers a more objective way of assessing fit by giving guidance on what good fit should be something which is not explicit within the clothing industry. It also acknowledges that ideas of good fit can change given a particular season. The book enables students to approach fit is a logical and systematic way and provides solutions which they understand easily and have the skill set to undertake.

This is a comprehensive compendium of fitting and pattern alteration information. This text is appropriate for the intermediate student and as a resource, is very accessible and intuitive to use.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fairchild Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1563677830
• ISBN 13: 9781563677830
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480