Fabulous Fit Speed Fitting and Alterations
by Liechty, Elizabeth L.; Rasband, Judith A.Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-08-22
Publisher(s): Fairchild Books
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Summary
The second edition of Fabulous Fit combines a user-friendly approach to the fitting process with a dynamic visual presentation of technical procedures. Illustrations guide you through the process of identifying a figure variation, recognising incorrect fit and its cause, measuring the body and corresponding pattern area, adjusting the pattern, and altering garments. Fabulous Fit is a complete fit book, with solutions for 62 figure variations for the bodice, sleeves, skirts, and pants. This book is the essential text for coursework in fashion selection, fitting, and alteration.
Author Biography
Judith Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle Corporation and Director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management, an organisation involved in the creation of education materials on appearance-related topics. She combines 30 years of experience in fashion education and business. A veteran educator, she has taught secondary-level, further education, and university courses in clothing selection and construction.
Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University in Utah.
Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University in Utah.
Table of Contents
| Fabulous Fit: A Key to Looking Terrific | |
| Fit Is a State of Mind and Body | p. 3 |
| Negative or Positive Attention? | p. 3 |
| Fabulous Fit Through Knowledge and Experience | p. 4 |
| The Art of a Fabulous Fit | p. 6 |
| Design Elements | p. 6 |
| Principles of Design | p. 13 |
| Design Details | p. 15 |
| Garment Types | p. 17 |
| Cluster Your Clothes | p. 18 |
| Figure Types: A Key for Comparison | |
| Steps to a Fabulous Fit | p. 19 |
| Height | p. 20 |
| Bone Size | p. 20 |
| Weight | p. 21 |
| Proportional Body Areas | p. 22 |
| Contour and Weight Distribution or Figure Type | p. 23 |
| Characteristics of General Figure Types | p. 24 |
| Ideal Figure Type | p. 24 |
| Triangular Figure Type | p. 24 |
| Inverted Triangular Figure Type | p. 24 |
| Rectangular Figure Type | p. 25 |
| Hourglass Figure Type | p. 25 |
| Diamond Figure Type | p. 25 |
| Tubular Figure Type | p. 25 |
| Oval or Rounded Figure Type | p. 25 |
| Posture | p. 29 |
| Strategies to Fit Your Figure | |
| Undergarments | p. 32 |
| Shoes | p. 33 |
| Size Differences Among Stores, Brands, and Designers | p. 33 |
| Quick-Fit Style Selection | p. 34 |
| Ease | p. 36 |
| Reinforcing and Countering | p. 38 |
| Clothing Style Selection for Figure Type | p. 39 |
| Triangular Figure Type | p. 44 |
| Inverted Triangular Figure Type | p. 45 |
| Rectangular Figure Type | p. 46 |
| Hourglass Figure Type | p. 48 |
| Diamond Figure Type | p. 49 |
| Tubular Figure Type | p. 51 |
| Oval or Rounded Figure Type | p. 52 |
| Rack Appeal | p. 54 |
| Quality | p. 54 |
| In the Dressing Room | p. 55 |
| Clothing Care | p. 55 |
| Clothes Hangers | p. 58 |
| Strategies to Improve Fit | |
| Speed-Fitting Guides | p. 60 |
| Standard Guidelines for a Fabulous Fit | p. 61 |
| Analyze the Wrinkles | p. 63 |
| Adapt to Fit | p. 64 |
| Alter to Fit | p. 64 |
| When Not to Alter | p. 64 |
| When to Alter | p. 65 |
| In-Store Alterations | p. 65 |
| Alterations at Home | p. 66 |
| Custom Cut to Fit | p. 67 |
| Alter to Update | p. 68 |
| Checklist for a Fabulous Fit in Specific Garment Types | p. 69 |
| Speed Methods for Fitting and Altering the Pattern | |
| Standards in Alteration | p. 76 |
| General Concept | p. 79 |
| Step-by-Step Pattern Alteration by the Seam Method | p. 80 |
| Bodices | |
| Measuring for the Bodice | p. 91 |
| Preparation of the Upper Torso | p. 91 |
| Lengths on the Bodice | p. 91 |
| Widths and Circumferences on the Bodice | p. 93 |
| Notes on Comparing the Bodice Pattern with the Body | p. 95 |
| Length Measurements on the Bodice | p. 95 |
| Width Measurements on the Bodice | p. 96 |
| Bodice Lengths | p. 98 |
| Longer Lower Rib Cage (Midriff)/Low Waist | p. 98 |
| Longer Upper Rib Cage/Low Waist | p. 102 |
| Longer Arm Joint/Low Waist | p. 106 |
| Shorter Lower Rib Cage (Midriff)/High Waist | p. 110 |
| Shorter Upper Rib Cage/High Waist | p. 114 |
| Shorter Arm Joint/High Waist | p. 118 |
| Square Shoulders | p. 122 |
| Sloped Shoulders | p. 126 |
| Forward Shoulder Joint | p. 130 |
| Posterior Shoulder Joint | p. 134 |
| High Neck Base at Side | p. 138 |
| Low Neck Base at Side | p. 142 |
| Forward Head | p. 146 |
| Dowager Curve | p. 150 |
| Rounded Upper Back | p. 154 |
| Erect Upper Back | p. 158 |
| Rounded Chest | p. 162 |
| Shallow Chest | p. 166 |
| Bodice Widths and Circumferences | p. 170 |
| Wider/Broad Shoulders | p. 170 |
| Narrower Shoulders | p. 174 |
| Larger Neck | p. 178 |
| Smaller Neck | p. 182 |
| Wider/Broad Chest, Upper Back | p. 186 |
| Narrower Chest, Upper Back | p. 190 |
| Larger Bust | p. 194 |
| Prominent Bust | p. 198 |
| Smaller Bust | p. 202 |
| Larger/Wider Waist | p. 206 |
| Smaller/Narrower Waist | p. 210 |
| Sleeves | |
| Measuring for the Sleeves | p. 216 |
| Preparation of the Arms | p. 216 |
| Lengths on Sleeves | p. 216 |
| Widths and Circumferences on Sleeves | p. 216 |
| Notes on Comparing the Sleeve Pattern with the Body | p. 218 |
| Length Measurements on Sleeves | p. 218 |
| Width Measurements on Sleeves | p. 218 |
| Observations | p. 218 |
| Sleeve Lengths | p. 220 |
| Longer Arms | p. 220 |
| Shorter Arms | p. 224 |
| Sleeve Widths and Circumferences | p. 228 |
| Larger Upper Arms | p. 228 |
| Larger Arms | p. 232 |
| Smaller Arms | p. 236 |
| Inward Rotation of the Elbow/Pronated Elbows | p. 240 |
| Outward Rotation of the Elbow | p. 244 |
| Skirts & Pants | |
| Measuring for the Skirt and Pants | p. 250 |
| Preparation of the Lower Torso | p. 250 |
| Lengths on Skirts and Pants | p. 250 |
| Widths and Circumferences on Skirts and Pants | p. 253 |
| Notes on Comparing the Skirt and Pant Pattern with the Body | p. 254 |
| Length Measurements on Skirts and Pants | p. 254 |
| Width Measurements on Skirts and Pants | p. 255 |
| Observations | p. 255 |
| Skirt and Pant Lengths | p. 256 |
| Longer Legs | p. 256 |
| Shorter Legs | p. 260 |
| Longer Lower Torso/Low Crotch | p. 264 |
| Shorter Lower Torso/High Crotch | p. 268 |
| Inward Rotation of the Knees/Knock-Knees | p. 272 |
| Outward Rotation of the Knees/Bowed Legs | p. 276 |
| Skirt and Pant Widths and Circumferences | p. 280 |
| High Hip Curve/Square | p. 280 |
| Low Hip Curve/Sloped | p. 284 |
| Larger/Wider Hips | p. 288 |
| Smaller/Narrower Hips | p. 292 |
| Larger/Prominent Abdomen | p. 296 |
| Smaller/Flat Abdomen | p. 300 |
| High Abdominal Contour | p. 304 |
| Low Abdominal Contour | p. 310 |
| Larger/Prominent Buttocks | p. 314 |
| Smaller/Flat Buttocks | p. 319 |
| High Buttocks Contour | p. 324 |
| Low Buttocks Contour | p. 328 |
| Sway Front | p. 332 |
| Sway Back | p. 336 |
| Large Thighs at Side | p. 340 |
| Large Thighs at Front | p. 344 |
| Large Thighs at Inside | p. 348 |
| Shallow Thighs at Inside | p. 352 |
| Larger Legs | p. 356 |
| Smaller/Thin Legs | p. 360 |
| Additional Figure Variations | p. 365 |
| Index | p. 367 |
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