The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting

The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. Fit Any Fashion Pattern is a comprehensive guide to pattern fitting and alteration. After 20 years of experience, Pati Palmer and Marta Alto have developed a systematic approach to fitting, which eliminates the need for tedious measuring or making a muslin. Instead, they use tissue-fitting, where the pattern pieces themselves become the muslin, allowing for a precise and repeatable process.

This approach ensures a custom fit without guesswork, and the book reinforces this sequence by ordering the alteration chapters in the same way. Readers are guided through the process, starting with length and width, moving on to the back, neck, and shoulders, before finalising the fit. The book also covers how to pin-fit the fabric for a final tweak before sewing, providing a complete understanding of pattern fitting and alteration.

With this guide, you'll learn how to take just one measurement to determine the right pattern size to buy, and what to do if you're between sizes or have different measurements for top and bottom. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or just starting out, this book will provide the background and guidance you need to achieve a perfect fit on any pattern from any company.