Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using ANY Pattern ... (ISBN 0935278656)

fit for real people:
I have been sewing since I was 10.My Mom passed away when I was 17 and I never had the opportunity to learn from her what the book teaches me. At first I was a little overwhelmed (Im an over achiever) and had to put the book down for a few days. Now, ITS MY BIBLE!!!

Jam Packed Information:
This is the book I've been looking for. I really liked the photos of the real people and their different body types. It just simply demonstrates to the novice to pattern alterations how to overcome the challenges when it comes to the unique shapes we all have. I use this book all the time now, love it.

Really helpful book:
For the past 30 years I have been making costumes for my Sweet Adelines chorus. Fitting sizes 6 to 28 with many figure types and issues has been a real challenge. This book has helped me immensely. I just wish I had discovered it years ago. It has been especially useful in fitting those with large busts/cups, forward shoulders, and narrow shoulders combined with large busts.

This is a MUST HAVE fitting book!:
I have a few other fitting books and after taking a class on fitting, this is the book the teacher recommended. I didn't want to buy ANOTHER fitting book so I took it out of my local library. After reading it thoroughly I realized why it is a MUST HAVE fitting book. This is definitely the best book of its kind. But you have to read it - not just look at the pictures! I would recommend to everyone that they check it out of their library. Once you read it through you will want to have it. If you are new to sewing or even if you've been sewing for years, you will learn so much from this book. While they don't show pictures of men, the fitting techniques will be similar. And they have a fitting book for pants Pants for Real People: Fit and Sew for Any Body (Sewing for Real People series). (...).

My New Found Fitting Bible:
I have sewn for over 40 years and have a number of fitting books. Obviously I keep buying them because I can't find one that has or easily explains what I need. I've only been doing craft projects I was so frustrated with making clothes. No more books for me! I am reading Fit for Real People like a good novel; tagging pages and highlighting. It can be used by all experience levels. I am ecstatic to have found it and excited to finally be able to tackle all my fitting issues. Thank you Pati and Marta - you're my heroes!