This Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting Book really has ever facet of pattern fitting and alterations laid out simply to follow. This method of custom fitting works on any pattern brand and gives you full step by step guidance. This book will teach you:

• How to select pattern size based off just one measurement for tops and skirts
• Made a "body map"
• Learn from the bodies of "real people"
• Use the book's new "wrinkle dictionary"
• See how age affects body shape
• Take note of the latest sewing techniques
• Learn basic skills for designing and redesigning patterns

Throughout the book, step by step instructions are accompanied by full color photography and a new style of technical art that is extremely clear. Short captions explain each illustration.

As a bonus, the authors detail the evolution of ready-to-wear and pattern sizing over the past century along with their own history in pioneering the art and practice of tissue fitting.

"This book demystifies fitting by breaking it down into manageable parts." Mary Tilton

"This is the easiest to understand fitting method that I have ever taught." Pamela Leggett

• Spiral Bound for easy page keeping
• 256 color printed pages
• By Pati Palmer and Marta Alto