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Author:
King, Kenneth D., author.
Title:
Smart fitting solutions : foolproof techniques to fit any figure : read the wrinkles : decipher the message : fix the fit. / Kenneth D. King.
Publisher:
Taunton PressInc.,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
235 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Subject:
Tailoring (Women's)
Women's clothing.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Understanding good fit -- Read the wrinkles and learn to fix them -- Alter the pattern -- Afterword: It's all about the results -- Appendix 1: Essential measuring points -- Appendix 2: Wearing and design ease -- Appendix 3: Full bust adjustment -- Appendix 4: Rotate a dart -- Appendix 5: Three-step sleeve.
Summary:
"No matter your size or shape, Kenneth D. King will teach you how to make perfect-fitting garments every time. In this comprehensive resource, Kenneth shows the home sewer how to understand her shape and fitting options, as well as how to identify bad fit by reading the wrinkles in the garment. From there, he explains his Smart Fitting methods-- net gain (add fabric), net loss (remove fabric), or no net gain or loss (move fabric around)-- to make the necessary corrections to the pattern."--Amazon.com.
ISBN:
163186856X
9781631868566
LCCN:
2017050115
Locations:
CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)
GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)

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