{"product_id":"pants-for-real-people-fit-and-sew-for-any-body-paperback","title":"Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarta Alto\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePati Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern book features step-by-step instructions on fitting and sewing pants for women of all body types using the twin techniques of tissue fitting and fabric fitting. Important sewing choices are highlighted, including choosing fabrics, selecting appropriate alteration tools, and finding styles that are most flattering. The fit-as-you-sew process of making pants is illustrated with progressive photographs and step-by-step illustrations. A variety of styles are covered, including nonroll, expandable, and contour waistbands; side seam and patched pockets; and easy hems and cuffs. This updated second edition features refinements to the fitting and sewing information and has added instructions on the fitting and sewing of jeans and no-side-seam pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarta Alto\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eFit for Real People\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJackets for Real People\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Serger Idea Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSewing Ultrasuede\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003ePati Palmer\u003c\/b\u003e is the CEO of Palmer\/Pletsch Publishing, a designer and consultant for the McCall Pattern Company, and the author of \u003ci\u003eCreative Serging\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother Pletsch's Painless Sewing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSewing Ultrasuede.\u003c\/i\u003e They both live in Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10.8 x 8.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772848505120,"sku":"9780935278965","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/08848636fe98f3ec4774da40128381a0.webp?v=1780415535","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/pants-for-real-people-fit-and-sew-for-any-body-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}