{"product_id":"how-to-make-clothes-that-fit-and-flatter-step-by-step-instructions-for-women-who-like-to-sew-9781635610895","title":"How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter: Step-by-Step Instructions for Women Who Like to Sew","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the world of fashion, finding the perfect fit is an art.\u003cbr\u003e To be truly well-dressed requires more than an elegant design or a prestigious brand name. Rather, the key to looking your best comes down to knowing where a garment should fit, and what to do when it doesn't. But fortunately, attaining the ideal fit doesn't have to be difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this timeless guide, acclaimed sewer Adele P. Margolis offers simple instructions for creating clothing that flatters, as well as numerous how-to drawings and styling tips. Over the course of nine chapters, you will learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right size, figure type and foundation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse color theory and lines to create a flattering fit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform flat patterns into garments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlter patterns to fit your or anyone's figure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the most flattering fabric for the figure you are fitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake and use a basic pattern and dress form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStitch in and block in the shape of fashion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose styles with an eye toward skillful fitting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake and fit a trial muslin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlus great suggestions on fitting procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargolis, Adele:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Adele P. Margolis was a nationally acclaimed sewing expert. She attended the Anne Burrows School of Design and received her art training at the Graphic Sketch Club and the Barnes Foundation. Mrs. Margolis was a dressmaker, tailor, and patternmaker, and taught all of these skills at her own shop and at adult education centers.","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50422146728210,"sku":"9781635610895","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ff213fa9-341b-43ff-bbc2-0a3ef17fb79f.jpg?v=1729523304","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-make-clothes-that-fit-and-flatter-step-by-step-instructions-for-women-who-like-to-sew-9781635610895","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}