Create the Perfect Fit by Mahon, Joi -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Special Offers Table of Contents Dedication Introduction Chapter 1: Measuring and Pattern Protocol

Tools and Supplies Tips and Tricks for Perfect Measuring Solving Fit Issues From the Start Measure Yourself, Measure Your Pattern

Chapter 2: Vertical Torso Adjustments

Shoulder to Apex Bust Curve Underbust to Waist Shoulder to Full Back Back Neck to Waist Truing Armholes Vertical Combination Adjustments Truing Side Seams

Chapter 3: Horizontal Torso Adjustments

Full Bust, Full Underbust and Full Waist Apex to Apex Apex to Side Seam Front Waist Upper Chest Center Front Waist to Lower Vertical Bustline Full Upper Back (Shoulders) Mid Back (Back Full Bust) Back Waist Other Back Pattern Adjustments Other Horizontal Torso Pattern Examples

Chapter 4: Vertical Lower Body Adjustments

Center Front Waist to Hips Center Front Waist to Abdomen (optional) Center Front Waist to Knee Side Seam Waist to Hips Center Back Waist to Hips Vertical Lower Body Combination Patterns Tips for Blending the Lower Body Side Seams

Chapter 5: Horizontal Lower Body Adjustments

Center Front Waist to Side Seam Center Back Waist to Side Seam Center Front Waist to Lower Vertical Bustline Center Back Waist to Back Vertical Line Center Front to Side Seam at Abdomen (optional) Center Front to Side Seam at Hips Center Back to Side Seam at Hips Horizontal Lower Body Combinations Applying the Method to Pants

Chapter 6: Vertical Arm Adjustments

Shoulder Length: Neck to Shoulder Point Cap Height: Shoulder Point to Full Bicep Bicep to Elbow Elbow to Wrist

Chapter 7: Horizontal Arm Adjustments

Bicep Back Upper Half Cap Elbow Wrist Combination Sleeves and Sleeve Extras

Chapter 8: Ease and the Polished Fit

All About Ease Sewing a Fit Sample The Fitting

Chapter 9: Garment Application Workbook

Using Your Fit Pattern with a Fashion Pattern Garment Style: The Boxy Jacket Garment Style: The Classic Blouse Garment Style: Princess Seam Bodice Garment Style: Shorts and Pants Garment Style: A-Line Gored Skirt Garment Style: Princess Line Dress Garment Style: The Princess Coat Garment Style: Everyday Dress Garment Style: The Coat Dress Garment Style: The Ball Gown

Chapter 10: Real Bodies, Real Fit

Same Pattern on Different Bodies Fit Challenge #1 Grammy V (aka “Little Grandma”) Fit Challenge #2 Tammie Fit Challenge #3 Julie Fit Challenge #4 Morgan (“tween”) Fit Challenge #5 Cheryl Fit Challenge #6 Carol Fit Challenge #7 Patricia Fit Challenge #8 Susan Fit Challenge #9 Lisa Fit Challenge #10 Applying Measurements to Men’s Patterns

Conclusion Resources Special Thanks Acknowledgments Copyright