The Perfect Fit - shows how to change a commercial pattern, sized for millions, into a sewing blueprint sized to fit your figure alone. Good fit improves comfort and appearance of any garment and is the number one reason to sew your own clothes. However, it's common to worry about ruining a pattern when you cut it apart to make a fitting adjustment. The Perfect Fit makes pattern alterations easy with proven methods and step-by-step photographs. Learn the fail-safe way to adjust patterns so your clothes fit to perfection!

Everything you need to know:

- Analyzing a Figure

- Taking Accurate Measurements

- Choosing the Right Pattern Size

- Determining Which Pattern Alterations are Needed

- The Way to Alter Patterns at the Shoulders, Sleeves, Neckline, Bust, Back, Hips, and More!

- Fitting Pants

- Fine-Tuning the Fit With Darts, Gathers, Tucks, And Pleats