Fabulous Fit Speed Fitting and Alterations

, by Liechty, Elizabeth L.; Rasband, Judith A.

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ISBN: 9781563673214 | 1563673215
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Copyright: 8/22/2005

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The second edition of Fabulous Fit combines a user-friendly approach to the fitting process with a dynamic visual presentation of technical procedures. Illustrations guide you through the process of identifying a figure variation, recognising incorrect fit and its cause, measuring the body and corresponding pattern area, adjusting the pattern, and altering garments. Fabulous Fit is a complete fit book, with solutions for 62 figure variations for the bodice, sleeves, skirts, and pants. This book is the essential text for coursework in fashion selection, fitting, and alteration.


Fabulous Fit: A Key to Looking Terrific
Fit Is a State of Mind and Body	p. 3
Negative or Positive Attention?	p. 3
Fabulous Fit Through Knowledge and Experience	p. 4
The Art of a Fabulous Fit	p. 6
Design Elements	p. 6
Principles of Design	p. 13
Design Details	p. 15
Garment Types	p. 17
Cluster Your Clothes	p. 18
Figure Types: A Key for Comparison
Steps to a Fabulous Fit	p. 19
Height	p. 20
Bone Size	p. 20
Weight	p. 21
Proportional Body Areas	p. 22
Contour and Weight Distribution or Figure Type	p. 23
Characteristics of General Figure Types	p. 24
Ideal Figure Type	p. 24
Triangular Figure Type	p. 24
Inverted Triangular Figure Type	p. 24
Rectangular Figure Type	p. 25
Hourglass Figure Type	p. 25
Diamond Figure Type	p. 25
Tubular Figure Type	p. 25
Oval or Rounded Figure Type	p. 25
Posture	p. 29
Strategies to Fit Your Figure
Undergarments	p. 32
Shoes	p. 33
Size Differences Among Stores, Brands, and Designers	p. 33
Quick-Fit Style Selection	p. 34
Ease	p. 36
Reinforcing and Countering	p. 38
Clothing Style Selection for Figure Type	p. 39
Triangular Figure Type	p. 44
Inverted Triangular Figure Type	p. 45
Rectangular Figure Type	p. 46
Hourglass Figure Type	p. 48
Diamond Figure Type	p. 49
Tubular Figure Type	p. 51
Oval or Rounded Figure Type	p. 52
Rack Appeal	p. 54
Quality	p. 54
In the Dressing Room	p. 55
Clothing Care	p. 55
Clothes Hangers	p. 58
Strategies to Improve Fit
Speed-Fitting Guides	p. 60
Standard Guidelines for a Fabulous Fit	p. 61
Analyze the Wrinkles	p. 63
Adapt to Fit	p. 64
Alter to Fit	p. 64
When Not to Alter	p. 64
When to Alter	p. 65
In-Store Alterations	p. 65
Alterations at Home	p. 66
Custom Cut to Fit	p. 67
Alter to Update	p. 68
Checklist for a Fabulous Fit in Specific Garment Types	p. 69
Speed Methods for Fitting and Altering the Pattern
Standards in Alteration	p. 76
General Concept	p. 79
Step-by-Step Pattern Alteration by the Seam Method	p. 80

Bodices
Measuring for the Bodice	p. 91
Preparation of the Upper Torso	p. 91
Lengths on the Bodice	p. 91
Widths and Circumferences on the Bodice	p. 93
Notes on Comparing the Bodice Pattern with the Body	p. 95
Length Measurements on the Bodice	p. 95
Width Measurements on the Bodice	p. 96
Bodice Lengths	p. 98
Longer Lower Rib Cage (Midriff)/Low Waist	p. 98
Longer Upper Rib Cage/Low Waist	p. 102
Longer Arm Joint/Low Waist	p. 106
Shorter Lower Rib Cage (Midriff)/High Waist	p. 110
Shorter Upper Rib Cage/High Waist	p. 114
Shorter Arm Joint/High Waist	p. 118
Square Shoulders	p. 122
Sloped Shoulders	p. 126
Forward Shoulder Joint	p. 130
Posterior Shoulder Joint	p. 134
High Neck Base at Side	p. 138
Low Neck Base at Side	p. 142
Forward Head	p. 146
Dowager Curve	p. 150
Rounded Upper Back	p. 154
Erect Upper Back	p. 158
Rounded Chest	p. 162
Shallow Chest	p. 166
Bodice Widths and Circumferences	p. 170
Wider/Broad Shoulders	p. 170
Narrower Shoulders	p. 174
Larger Neck	p. 178
Smaller Neck	p. 182
Wider/Broad Chest, Upper Back	p. 186
Narrower Chest, Upper Back	p. 190
Larger Bust	p. 194
Prominent Bust	p. 198
Smaller Bust	p. 202
Larger/Wider Waist	p. 206
Smaller/Narrower Waist	p. 210
Sleeves
Measuring for the Sleeves	p. 216
Preparation of the Arms	p. 216
Lengths on Sleeves	p. 216
Widths and Circumferences on Sleeves	p. 216
Notes on Comparing the Sleeve Pattern with the Body	p. 218
Length Measurements on Sleeves	p. 218
Width Measurements on Sleeves	p. 218
Observations	p. 218
Sleeve Lengths	p. 220
Longer Arms	p. 220
Shorter Arms	p. 224
Sleeve Widths and Circumferences	p. 228
Larger Upper Arms	p. 228
Larger Arms	p. 232
Smaller Arms	p. 236
Inward Rotation of the Elbow/Pronated Elbows	p. 240
Outward Rotation of the Elbow	p. 244
Skirts & Pants
Measuring for the Skirt and Pants	p. 250
Preparation of the Lower Torso	p. 250
Lengths on Skirts and Pants	p. 250
Widths and Circumferences on Skirts and Pants	p. 253
Notes on Comparing the Skirt and Pant Pattern with the Body	p. 254
Length Measurements on Skirts and Pants	p. 254
Width Measurements on Skirts and Pants	p. 255
Observations	p. 255
Skirt and Pant Lengths	p. 256
Longer Legs	p. 256
Shorter Legs	p. 260
Longer Lower Torso/Low Crotch	p. 264
Shorter Lower Torso/High Crotch	p. 268
Inward Rotation of the Knees/Knock-Knees	p. 272
Outward Rotation of the Knees/Bowed Legs	p. 276
Skirt and Pant Widths and Circumferences	p. 280
High Hip Curve/Square	p. 280
Low Hip Curve/Sloped	p. 284
Larger/Wider Hips	p. 288
Smaller/Narrower Hips	p. 292
Larger/Prominent Abdomen	p. 296
Smaller/Flat Abdomen	p. 300
High Abdominal Contour	p. 304
Low Abdominal Contour	p. 310
Larger/Prominent Buttocks	p. 314
Smaller/Flat Buttocks	p. 319
High Buttocks Contour	p. 324
Low Buttocks Contour	p. 328
Sway Front	p. 332
Sway Back	p. 336
Large Thighs at Side	p. 340
Large Thighs at Front	p. 344
Large Thighs at Inside	p. 348
Shallow Thighs at Inside	p. 352
Larger Legs	p. 356
Smaller/Thin Legs	p. 360
Additional Figure Variations	p. 365
Index	p. 367
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Fabulous Fit Speed Fitting and Alterations

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