Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-method Approach

This textbook teaches students how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for over 100 figure variations. The book utilizes a multi-method approach that is both logical and easyto- follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully-illustrated. The second edition will include new information concerning figure evaluation, methods for working with multi-sized patterns, and instructions for correcting garments that have more than one fit problem. New to this Edition: -- Reorganized table of contents to reflect industry perspective -- Instructions for applying concepts to men's wear and children's wear -- Over 100 fitting variations and solutions to fitting problems -- Covers the elements and principles of design as they relate to fitting -- Multi-method approach to figure evaluation, fitting, and alternation includes both slash and pivot method -- Learning Objectives and important terms listed at the beginning of each chapter -- Review Questions at the end of each chapter Interactive exercises within each chapter -- Double-page format for each figure variation