Informationen zum Autor Judith A. Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle L.C. and director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management. Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University. Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University. Vorwort This is a key text about fitting and making alterations to standard patterns. This edition includes discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity and body positivity, and now includes examples of menswear and childrenswear. Zusammenfassung Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration , Fourth Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for a variety of body types, sizes, for women, men, and children. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained--giving readers the why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity, and now includes examples for menswear and childrenswear. New to this Edition -Discusses sustainable practices, in accordance with industry standards -Now includes diverse body sizes, body types, and discussions around body positivity -Newly added examples for menswear and childrenswear -New step-by-step videos available via STUDIO STUDIO Features Include -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions - Watch step-by-step videos depicting key techniques Instructor Resources -Instructor's Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom -PowerPoint Slides for every chapter Inhaltsverzeichnis PrefaceAcknowledgmentsResources PART ONE: Get Ready 1. Preparing for Success in Apparel Fitting and Alteration2. Using the Elements and Principles of Design in Apparel Design and Style Selection3. Fitting Standards in Apparel PART TWO: Get Set 4. Alternative Methods of Figure Evaluation and Style Selection5. Alternative Methods of Fitting6. Alternative Methods of Pattern Alteration7. Personalized Patterns and Sloper PART THREE: Go! Introduction8. Bodices9. Sleeves10. Skirts and PantsGlossaryIndex...

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This is a key text about fitting and making alterations to standard patterns. This edition includes discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity and body positivity, and now includes examples of menswear and childrenswear.

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Judith A. Rasband is the founder and CEO of Conselle L.C. and director of the Conselle Institute of Image Management. Elizabeth Liechty is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University. Della N. Pottberg-Steineckert is Professor Emerita at Brigham Young University.

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Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Fourth Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for a variety of body types, sizes, for women, men, and children. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained--giving readers the why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity, and now includes examples for menswear and childrenswear. New to this Edition -Discusses sustainable practices, in accordance with industry standards -Now includes diverse body sizes, body types, and discussions around body positivity -Newly added examples for menswear and childrenswear -New step-by-step videos available via STUDIO STUDIO Features Include -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions -Watch step-by-step videos depicting key techniques Instructor Resources -Instructor's Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom -PowerPoint Slides for every chapter

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Preface Acknowledgments Resources PART ONE: Get Ready 1. Preparing for Success in Apparel Fitting and Alteration 2. Using the Elements and Principles of Design in Apparel Design and Style Selection 3. Fitting Standards in Apparel PART TWO: Get Set 4. Alternative Methods of Figure Evaluation and Style Selection 5. Alternative Methods of Fitting 6. Alternative Methods of Pattern Alteration 7. Personalized Patterns and Sloper PART THREE: Go! Introduction 8. Bodices 9. Sleeves 10. Skirts and Pants Glossary Index