Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach. By Elizabeth Liechty, Della Pottberg, and Judith Rasband (Fairchild Publishing, Inc.).

The ultimate textbook on fitting and flat pattern alterations.  A beginning chapter reviews the art elements and principles applied directly to fit. Three fitting methods are discussed:  the measurement method, pinned pattern method, and basic trial fitting garment method.  One chapter is devoted to the crotch curve area.  Illustrated alterations for 85 figure variations are given for the innovative new hinged seam method, corrected slash method and/or advanced pivot method on basic and fashion patterns.  Meaurement charts are included.  Learn how to make your personal sloper and check the fit on your fashion patterns.  Every sewing library needs this book! 

Size:  9" x 12"       470 pages