Fitting and Pattern Alteration

Name: Fitting and Pattern Alteration
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SKU: 9781501377297
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A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration

By Judith Rasband and Elizabeth Liechty and Della Pottberg-Steineckert

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Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Fourth Edition, shows readers how to recognise, evaluate, and correct fit for a variety of body types and sizes. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and... Read More

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Fitting and Pattern Alteration

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Previous editions were written by Elizabeth Liechty.

This is a key text about fitting and making alterations to standard patterns. This edition includes discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity and body positivity, and now includes examples of menswear and childrenswear.

Description

Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Fourth Edition, shows readers how to recognise, evaluate, and correct fit for a variety of body types and sizes. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The author uses a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow. Each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated, with an additional colour added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring.

Each figure is drawn to scale, ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause of the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained, providing readers with the reasons behind each fitting procedure.

New to this Edition

Discusses sustainable practices, in accordance with industry standards
Includes diverse body sizes, body types, and discussions around body positivity
Newly added examples for menswear and childrenswear

STUDIO Features Include

Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalised study tips
Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions

Instructor Resources

Instructor’s Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501377297

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fairchild Books

Edition: 4th edition

Illustration: 1,250 colour illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 1940g

Pages: 536

Collections

Arts & Culture Della Pottberg-Steineckert Education & Reference Elizabeth Liechty Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Judith Rasband Non-Fiction

About the Author

Judith A. Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle L.C. and director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management.

Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University.

Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University.