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Fitting Page
I am a very strong supporter of making a muslin for ANY pattern so there are
several links for making a muslin - I'm trying my best to convince you!!!

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  Book Recommendation:
I am frequently asked which book(s) I recommend for pattern alteration.  My favorite (while not inexpensive at about $50.00) is listed here and can be purchased from a variety of on-line book suppliers.
The book extensively covers how to fit, pictures of 'wrinkles' that indicate a particular problem and virtually ALL pattern alterations - and offers 3 different methods for achieving the required change (Slash Method, Pivot Method and Seam Method)		 *

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 Fitting & Pattern Alteration -
       A Multi-Method Approach
Author: Elizabeth L. Liechty, Judith A. Rasband,
Release: 1992-06
Format: Paperback 344
Publisher: Fairchild Books & Visuals
ISBN: 0870057758
Price:  $51.00 new - approx. $30 used

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Links to Learn about Fitting Your Pattern  
Some of these links are from magazines and  may change.
If a link doesn't work - or if you know of a good link - please let me know.

  Timmel Fabrics - Lots of sewing articles, well done with good images to help you understand.  Read down the list - I'm always pleasantly surprised. The Bust Dart Article is Great!
http://www.timmelfabrics.com/articles.htm		  
** Making a Muslin - This is for both costuming and general garment and a particularly good explanation of why you should learn to make a muslin
http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/PatternMod/Muslin.htm		  
** How to Make a Muslin - from Threads and a fabulous article!
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/th_121_058.asp		  
  General Fitting Tips - from New Mexico State University
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/c-228.html		  
  Great Back Fitting Article - article from Threads
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00103.asp		  
  The Dowager's Hump - from Threads
http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00169.asp		  
  The Seam Method of Pattern Alteration
 http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00018.asp		  
  Shoulder Savvy - from Fit For You
http://sewing.about.com/library/sewnews/library/aatips8.htm		  
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

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