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This garment fitting guide will help you adjust sewing patterns to achieve the perfect fit you desire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fitting Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas visual sketches and links to videos to help during each step of the 3-part fitting process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's How it Works: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA)\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify the Fitting Issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB)\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin, Cut, \u0026amp; Tape the Fitting Sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC)\u003c\/strong\u003e Correct the Sewing Pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt covers the following categories for pattern alterations: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Full Bust Adjustments (FBA)\u003c\/strong\u003e - bodice alterations for princess seams, darts, no darts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Small Bust Adjustments (SBA)\u003c\/strong\u003e - bodice alterations for princess seams, darts, no darts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Armscye and sleeve alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFront width, back, and shoulder pattern adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNeckline pattern corrections\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Basic skirt pattern alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Fitting pants\u003c\/strong\u003e - this is my specialty and what I am known for in the industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Demystifying draglines\u003c\/strong\u003e (my secret to understanding diagonal draglines in garment fitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn about\u003cstrong\u003e terminology, abbreviations, pattern tools, and patternmaking supplies. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Fitting Book shows how to use a hip curve, a French curve, and a clear ruler for patternmaking. The pattern corrections can be applied to \u003cstrong\u003ewomenswear, menswear, childrenswear, knit styles, and woven styles. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe sketches and photos are in black and white. This is a \u003cstrong\u003efitting book\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily with sketches. It is not a pattern drafting book. Finally, you will learn about the customization scale in \u003cstrong\u003egarment fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e and patternmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI share my knowledge from fitting tens of thousands of garments while working in the garment industry since 2003. You will learn industry-expert fitting tips to\u003cstrong\u003e achieve the customized fit\u003c\/strong\u003e you desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are one of my 58,000+ followers on Instagram and Facebook, you may have seen my short fitting videos. For \u003cstrong\u003eall the fitting alterations in this book, \u003c\/strong\u003e there are corresponding \u003cstrong\u003esimple videos to reference.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are QR codes that can be scanned with a smartphone which direct you to each fitting correction. The videos give you a quick visual of how to do each correction, so you never get stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStop wasting your time and money sewing clothes that don't fit well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's time to sew the clothes you \u003cem\u003elove \u003c\/em\u003ethat fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSi desea comprar este libro en espa?ol, puede encontrarlo escribiendo 'El libro de ajustes para patrones de costura' en el buscador.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDunham, Gina Renee:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Gina Renee has been working in the garment industry since 2003, when she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City (NYC). Directly after graduating, she worked in high fashion in NYC, fitting beautiful gowns and tailored women's suits. After living in NYC for five years, she moved to California where she worked for two leading action sports clothing brands, creating snowboarding outerwear and surfing boardshorts. In 2012, Gina and her husband moved to Germany where she worked as a freelance patternmaker and started Gina Renee Designs, an Indie sewing pattern company. To view her sewing pattern collection and download her patterns, visit www.GinaReneeDesigns.com. She has lived in Switzerland since 2014, where she leads a talented team of patternmakers and developers at a well-known European sportswear brand. Her main task while working in the garment industry has always been to develop quality clothes that fit well. She has fitted tens of thousands of garments during her career. Gina has fitted numerous top performing athletes from several different nations. Several have won gold medals in international competitions while wearing garments she fitted for them. Gina has always loved the technical side of fitting, and her goal is to help you achieve the perfectly-fitting clothes you dream of. She is also the creator of The GRD Method(TM) in patternmaking. The GRD Method(TM) teaches you how to achieve a customized fit based on your body measurements. Her online course is called Making a Moulage - The GRD Method(TM), and it gives you a solid foundation to design clothes that fit well. More information can be found at www.GRDMethod.com. Gina grew up in Colorado and is a nature-girl by heart. She is happy to be living near nature once again in Switzerland. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and cycling in the beautiful Swiss Alps. 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