Pattern Fitting With Confidence
by Nancy Zieman
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Author: Nancy ZiemanBrand: F&W Publications
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-21
ISBN: 0896895742
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Krause Publications
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Book Reviews of Pattern Fitting With Confidence
Book Review: Re-issue of Fitting Finesse, with different title!
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is what I didn't like about this book. There is no mention in the introduction or product description that this is essentially a re-issue of Nancy Zieman's classic book Fitting Finesse. Not that there is anything wrong with a remake, but they really ought to tell you that this is the same book with a few stylistic changes. These changes are mainly updates of the fashion illustration to look more contemporary than the original wide-shouldered 1990's drawings. The diagrams and instructions are nearly identical, with just a few changes in wording here and there, perhaps for clarity. Bottom line: if you have the previous book, you will not need this one.
What I do like: This book can be very helpful to both beginning and experienced sewers. if you are going to sew women's clothing you really must learn one of the standard methods of fitting and adjusting patterns. There are many methods of adjusting commercial patterns, and most of them will give similar results to this method. But to me, Nancy's approach seems especially easy to do, without the mess of cutting up patterns and taping them together. This book offers a clear explanation of how to choose a correctly sized pattern, how to measure your figure(or someone else's) to decide if changes to the pattern are necessary, and excellent diagrams for making the fitting changes you decide are needed. I have found this book to be the most helpful of all the ones (and that is most of them in existance) that I have tried. The book is specifically about women's apparel, but the methods can be applied to any kind of clothing once the principles are understood. The same methods can be applied just as well to adjusting patterns for men's or children's wear. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning the pivot-and-slide method of fitting. As long as they do not already own Fitting Finesse:).
Summary of Pattern Fitting With Confidence
Nancy Zieman's pattern fitting approach is easy - no cutting, slashing, tucking or pinching - just logical and easy pivot-and-slide techniques, providing a painless method to follow that results in a garment that is comfortable and attractive. Once you learn Nancy's techniques for fitting, you will find it easy to make every garment you sew fit your size and shape. Multiple fitting charts are included in the book, as well as an index for locating technical information at a glance.Crafts & Hobbies Books
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