- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Palmer-Pletsch Associates (31 Mar 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0935278435
- ISBN-13: 978-0935278439
- Product Dimensions: 27.5 x 21.3 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 638,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This is the most practical and complete book on fitting the body." --"Clotilde"
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Features: See step-by-step fittings on 28 real people with every fit challenge imaginable; the most complete fit book ever -- for all shapes, sizes and ages from pre-teen to octogenarian; use a body graph to see your shape and proportions ...and now a new use -- to spot fit challenges; history of size -- new research never before published; tips for making what you sew more flattering; tips for creating your own personalised designs; 256 pages with over 900 illustrations and 375 photographs.
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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Book on Fitting On the Market Today,
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This review is from: Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern (Paperback)
I have been sewing for over 50 years. The one thing that always bugged me over the years was pattern fitting. I soon found out that I was not a standard fit when the bodices of dresses did not meet across the chest and the front waistlines were up around my ribcage. I had a larger than a b cup bra. It wasn't until recent years that I was told that patterns were only drafted for b cup bras. Over the years, by observing patterns and body shapes, reading books, (not many available years ago) and eventually learning the art of pattern drafting, I learned the art of pattern fitting and alteration. I have always been interested in fitting. Many books have become available in recent years on pattern alteration but I have not found one that addresses problems in the same way that this book does. So many books simplify one problem and do not let you see how the alterations affect other seams. This book goes through the whole process. It is the most comprehensive book on the market today. It starts with body types, how to measure, why you should alter and how to alter the pattern. I do not need a lot of the book's information today. However, it has been a confirmation of all I have thought of throughout the past years. I have purchased the book to add to my collection and I am thoroughly enjoying it. If only it had been available to me over the years, I would not have felt so stupid because patterns did not fit me. I would have had all the information in one place rather than the thinking and reading I had to do.The section on mature and maturing bodies is wonderful and this is one area I will be visiting. Congratulations to the authors for a fantastic book. The book in fun to read. It has lots and lots of pictures of REAL people not drawings. The illustrations of the pattern alterations are excellent. It is many books rolled into one and very good value. Reading it has sparked me off to want to start to sew again after too long an absence.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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The fitting bible!,
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This review is from: Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern (Paperback)
I would consider this book a must-have for sewists of all levels. The layout is very user-friendly with the alterations being easy for anyone to understand. The models are real people (hence the title!) of all shapes, ages, sizes - refreshing! If you only buy one fitting book this is it. Just a warning though, pants are not covered here - there is a separate Palmer/pletsch book covering pants only.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent in-depth alterations - not for the faint-hearted!,
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This review is from: Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern (Paperback)
It is no good wasting your time sewing clothes unless you alter your patterns to fit first! We all want beautifully fitted clothes and this book is the one that explains, in detail, the correct way to go about it. It takes time to read and understand it thoroughly, and I found it useful to `practice' alterations on a mini mock-up of the pattern piece being altered. The book is well thought out and written and instead of using standard models, an assortment of different sized ladies were used for the initial pattern-pinning to the completed alterations, so you actually `get what you see' so (sew!!) to speak. Real gem - and would not hesitate to recommend.
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