{"product_id":"the-complete-photo-guide-to-perfect-fitting-paperback","title":"The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Veblen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate reference for fitting test garments and transferring accurate adjustments to patterns.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e No matter what size or shape you are, wearing garments that fit perfectly makes you look and feel better. Rather than making commonly accepted changes to a commercial pattern, the method presented in this guide \u003cb\u003efocuses on the way a test garment fits the body\u003c\/b\u003e. The fabric is manipulated to improve the fit, and then those specific changes are made to the pattern. \u003cb\u003eThe result: patterns that fit perfectly!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e With \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The importance of a \u003cb\u003efitting axis\u003c\/b\u003e and how to use it during a fitting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to \u003cb\u003erecognize fitting issues\u003c\/b\u003e, such as drag lines and folds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to manipulate fabric to \u003cb\u003esolve common and unusual fitting problems\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to \u003cb\u003etransfer the fitting changes to your pattern \u003c\/b\u003eeasily \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Basic pattern-making skills to \u003cb\u003eensure accurate alterations\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e See the \u003cb\u003efitting process from start to finish \u003c\/b\u003eon basic garments, \u003cb\u003efitted on real people\u003c\/b\u003e. Then follow fitting solutions on \u003cb\u003edifferent body types\u003c\/b\u003e. Hundreds of\u003cb\u003e large color photos\u003c\/b\u003e illustrate the techniques and concepts in simple step-by-step instructions. With these lessons, you will get the perfect fit for any body. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Veblen\u003c\/b\u003e is a custom fashion designer who focuses on creating clothing for her clientele and on teaching and writing to promote the craft of garment-making. For more than 25 years, Sarah has been designing and making clothing for her private clientele, specializing in fit, innovative pattern design, and quality construction. Her focus is on helping women create a wardrobe that is comfortable and compatible with their lifestyle. Dedicated to promoting sewing at all levels, Sarah enjoys immersing herself into her students' learning process. She teaches in her studio and other classroom venues, as well as online through PatternReview.com. She is also a frequent guest lecturer and regularly holds workshops for sewing groups and organizations across the country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sarah has authored many articles and publications on sewing and design, including her books \u003ci\u003eFirst Time Garment Fitting \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Photo Guide to Perfect Fitting\u003c\/i\u003e and writes her own blog. She has also made a series of instructional fitting DVDs, produced by \u003ci\u003eThreads\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, on skirt and bodice fitting and on making stylistic changes to a pattern. Sarah has a Certificate in Fashion Design from Baltimore City Community College and a BA from Stanford University. She is an active member of both the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP) and the American Sewing Guild (ASG). She lives in Phoenix, Maryland. See more of her work at sarahveblen.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 10.8 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 January 01, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771282129184,"sku":"9781589236080","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/17ee6f25b5c1403608cb13d5bbebbf22.webp?v=1780384084","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-complete-photo-guide-to-perfect-fitting-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}