We love to sew, but we also know that the fitting component of making a garment is the most mysterious and difficult part of the process. But, without some knowledge of being able to alter your patterns, the final garment can be so disappointing you barely want to try again.

This book helps you determine what steps to take to achieve better fitting before you ever cut into a piece of your lovely fabric. We'll guide you through the most common fitting problems so you can choose patterns and sew with confidence.

Want to learn even more about garment fitting? Be sure to get the companion Fashion Fitting Workbook!

Adjustments include:

Fitting Shoulders:

• Narrow and Broad Shoulders
• Sloping Shoulders
• Rounded Back
• Forward Thrust
• Balanced Shoulders
• Extended Shoulders

Fitting the Bust

• Lower the Bust Dart
• Adding Bust Darts
• Bust Enlargement - No Dart
• Bust Enlargement in Knit Garments

Fitting Sleeves

• Adjusting Arm Girth
• Reduce Sleeve Cap Ease

Fitting Pants

• Full Seat
• Flat Seat
• Wrinkles Below the Seat
• Back Leg Too Full
• Protruding Tummy
• Front Crotch Wrinkles
• Full Inner Thighs
• Full Outer Thighs

What people have to say about the Fashion Fitting Encyclopedia

Fit can be an intimidating subject, especially for new sewers. I think the simplicity of your book is brilliant. As a new sewer, the fact that patterns don’t magically fit every body type is something my daughter-in-law had not thought about. She sees the picture on the pattern envelope and assumes that the garment will look like that on her. She is proportioned so that most of the time fit won’t be an issue for her but now she will have something to refer to when she needs it. I have tried other fit books but they are way more complex that she needs.

So, thank you for writing and publishing this. Definitely fits a gap in other publications. Kudos to the illustrator too.

My best,

C.G.