This is just a short post, with an affiliate link, because y’all, I can’t stop using this book. It’s fairly new (published last year, and my library just got it) but I have now ordered my own copy and told several others about it. It’sĀ The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect FittingĀ (affiliate link).
Reasons I love it – 1) it’s written kind of like blog tutorials, with TONS of photos and step by step process text.
AND 2) Ā it doesn’t just show you how to fit different kinds of muslins, it shows you how to then take those alterations to a pattern, so Ā it will fit you perfectly next time you make it too!
Also 3) It’s only $17. TOTALLY WORTH IT.
I’ve already used the library copy a bunch while I wait for mine to get here, because (hangs head in shame) I FINALLY drafted a bodice from scratch based on my measurements AND fitted the muslin. How does that happen – how does a pattern designer go so long without doing that? I have no good excuse. I have drafted many bodices from scratch based on “standard” measurements, I have altered many patterns to fit me based on a muslin, you’d think I’d save myself the time and do a nice block for myself, but, well, there you have it. My dirty little secret.
So again, The Complete Photo Guide to Perfect FittingĀ (affiliate link). You want it.
migdalia
I loved that book it’s amazing. Discover fit, fashion, and you by Leona Rocha it’s another great book. amazon buy one used in $4.64. I had that book for more of 20 years and I loved too.
Caila
Thanks for sharing this, Melissa! I’ve been so curious about that book. Can’t wait to take a look at it!
Gari
I would never just buy a book like that…. but with your recommendation, now I REALLY REAALLY want it!!!! Hey, we use the same old sewing machine so anything you like, I’m buyin’! š
Now, next question… I have jeans that fit great everywhere except across the lower tummy. It is so bunchy! If I didn’t know better I would think they were maternity jeans, but I know they are not! Would this book address how/where to take them in? Is it even possible? THANKS!!!
Michelle
Oh my goodness…this looks amazing! I was just grumbling about the drafting book I took out from the library. It all sounded like Greek to me (uh and I don’t speak Greek)!
I do well with photos. Visual learner all the way!
Thank you!!
~Michelle
Stacey
Wow, this book looks amazing. I am such a visual learner, this might be just what I need!