|Listed in category:
This item is out of stock.
Have one to sell?

The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fi..., Pati Palmer

US $26.99
ApproximatelyAU $41.38
Condition:
Good
Postage:
Free USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Montgomery Illinois, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 13 Aug and Sat, 16 Aug to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the postage service selected, the seller's postage history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30-day returns. Seller pays for return postage.
Payments:
     Diners Club

Shop with confidence

eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:317026476166
Last updated on 29 Jun, 2025 05:08:12 AESTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
1618471015
EAN
9781618471017
Publication Name
N/A
Type
Paperback / softback
Release Title
The Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothe...
Artist
Pati Palmer
Brand
N/A
Colour
N/A

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Palmer-Pletsch Associates
ISBN-10
1618471015
ISBN-13
9781618471017
eBay Product ID (ePID)
248489949

Product Key Features

Book Title
Palmer Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting : Sew Great Clothes for Every Body. FIT Any Fashion Pattern
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sewing, Fashion
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Pati Palmer, Marta Alto
Book Series
Sewing for Real People Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
31.9 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Decimal
646.408
Synopsis
From tissue-fitting pioneers Pati Palmer and Marta Alto comes a new book whose title says it all: The Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body! Fit Any Fashion Pattern . It's been 20 years since their last book about fitting and altering sewing patterns, Fit for Real People. For Palmer and Alto, that means 20 more years of hands-on learning and experience from fitting more "real people" of all shapes and sizes from around the globe. Having long ago dispensed with tedious measuring or making a muslin to check the fit of a sewing pattern, the authors have mastered the process of tissue-fitting. This means simply "trying on" the pattern's tissue pieces to check systematically for where to alter the pattern for a custom fit. The pattern pieces themselves become the "muslin." "Systematically" means following the tissue-fitting sequence they've developed and refined. It's a no-guess order of fitting that ensures success. The book reinforces this sequence since the alteration chapters themselves are ordered in the same sequence. Readers are instructed to start with length and width, move on to the back, check the neck and shoulders, all before even considering how the pattern fits in the bust. As they work through the pattern, sewers will alter the tissue and try on again until the tissue fits well. The book then instructs how to pin-fit the fabric for a final tweaking before sewing. The book explains all facets of pattern fitting and alteration to give readers the background and guidance they need to achieve a custom fit on any pattern from any company. Instructions include: - Take just one measurement to determine the right pattern size to buy. Find out what to do if you are between sizes or a different size top and bottom. - Make a "body map" with a close-fitting dress pattern to see how you differ from the "standard" on which sewing patterns are based. - Learn from "real people" examples of a variety of bodies and their individual alterations. - Use the book's new "wrinkle dictionary" to identify a needed pattern alteration. "Wrinkles point to the problem," say the authors, and now you can look up the page reference for a solution. - See how age can affect body shape, from preteen to octogenarian. - Take note of the latest sewing techniques for garment details that affect fit, such as darts, zippers and sleeves, for enhancing the look of a well-fitted garment. - Learn basic skills for designing or redesigning for myriad variations using the same pattern. Throughout the book, step-by step instructions are accompanied by full-color photography and a new style of technical art that is extremely clear. Short captions explain each illustration. As a bonus, the authors detail the evolution of ready-to-wear and pattern sizing over the past century, along with their own history in pioneering the art and practice of tissue-fitting., From tissue-fitting pioneers Pati Palmer and Marta Alto comes a new book whose title says it all: The Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body! Fit Any Fashion Pattern . It's been 20 years since their last book about fitting and altering sewing patterns, Fit for Real People. For Palmer and Alto, that means 20 more years of hands-on learning and experience from fitting more "real people" of all shapes and sizes from around the globe. Having long ago dispensed with tedious measuring or making a muslin to check the fit of a sewing pattern, the authors have mastered the process of tissue-fitting. This means simply "trying on" the pattern's tissue pieces to check systematically for where to alter the pattern for a custom fit. The pattern pieces themselves become the "muslin." "Systematically" means following the tissue-fitting sequence they've developed and refined. It's a no-guess order of fitting that ensures success. The book reinforces this sequence since the alteration chapters themselves are ordered in the same sequence. Readers are instructed to start with length and width, move on to the back, check the neck and shoulders, all before even considering how the pattern fits in the bust. As they work through the pattern, sewers will alter the tissue and try on again until the tissue fits well. The book then instructs how to pin-fit the fabric for a final tweaking before sewing. The book explains all facets of pattern fitting and alteration to give readers the background and guidance they need to achieve a custom fit on any pattern from any company. Instructions include: * Take just one measurement to determine the right pattern size to buy. Find out what to do if you are between sizes or a different size top and bottom. * Make a "body map" with a close-fitting dress pattern to see how you differ from the "standard" on which sewing patterns are based. * Learn from "real people" examples of a variety of bodies and their individual alterations. * Use the book's new "wrinkle dictionary" to identify a needed pattern alteration. "Wrinkles point to the problem," say the authors, and now you can look up the page reference for a solution. * See how age can affect body shape, from preteen to octogenarian. * Take note of the latest sewing techniques for garment details that affect fit, such as darts, zippers and sleeves, for enhancing the look of a well-fitted garment. * Learn basic skills for designing or redesigning for myriad variations using the same pattern. Throughout the book, step-by step instructions are accompanied by full-color photography and a new style of technical art that is extremely clear. Short captions explain each illustration. As a bonus, the authors detail the evolution of ready-to-wear and pattern sizing over the past century, along with their own history in pioneering the art and practice of tissue-fitting., From tissue-fitting pioneers Pati Palmer and Marta Alto comes a new book whose title says it all: The Palmer/Pletsch Complete Guide to Fitting: Sew Great Clothes for Every Body Fit Any Fashion Pattern . It's been 20 years since their last book about fitting and altering sewing patterns, Fit for Real People. For Palmer and Alto, that means 20 more years of hands-on learning and experience from fitting more "real people" of all shapes and sizes from around the globe. Having long ago dispensed with tedious measuring or making a muslin to check the fit of a sewing pattern, the authors have mastered the process of tissue-fitting. This means simply "trying on" the pattern's tissue pieces to check systematically for where to alter the pattern for a custom fit. The pattern pieces themselves become the "muslin." "Systematically" means following the tissue-fitting sequence they've developed and refined. It's a no-guess order of fitting that ensures success. The book reinforces this sequence since the alteration chapters themselves are ordered in the same sequence. Readers are instructed to start with length and width, move on to the back, check the neck and shoulders, all before even considering how the pattern fits in the bust. As they work through the pattern, sewers will alter the tissue and try on again until the tissue fits well. The book then instructs how to pin-fit the fabric for a final tweaking before sewing. The book explains all facets of pattern fitting and alteration to give readers the background and guidance they need to achieve a custom fit on any pattern from any company. Instructions include: - Take just one measurement to determine the right pattern size to buy. Find out what to do if you are between sizes or a different size top and bottom. - Make a "body map" with a close-fitting dress pattern to see how you differ from the "standard" on which sewing patterns are based. - Learn from "real people" examples of a variety of bodies and their individual alterations. - Use the book's new "wrinkle dictionary" to identify a needed pattern alteration. "Wrinkles point to the problem," say the authors, and now you can look up the page reference for a solution. - See how age can affect body shape, from preteen to octogenarian. - Take note of the latest sewing techniques for garment details that affect fit, such as darts, zippers and sleeves, for enhancing the look of a well-fitted garment. - Learn basic skills for designing or redesigning for myriad variations using the same pattern. Throughout the book, step-by step instructions are accompanied by full-color photography and a new style of technical art that is extremely clear. Short captions explain each illustration. As a bonus, the authors detail the evolution of ready-to-wear and pattern sizing over the past century, along with their own history in pioneering the art and practice of tissue-fitting.
LC Classification Number
TT550

Item description from the seller

About this seller

worldofbooksinc

97.7% positive Feedback1.2M items sold

Joined Feb 2020
Usually responds within 24 hours
In 2002, World of Books Group was founded on an ethos to do good, protect the planet and support charities by enabling more goods to be reused. Since then, we've grown into to a global company ...
See more

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
4.8
Reasonable postage costs
5.0
Postage speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (272,557)

All ratings
Positive
Neutral
Negative
    • -***e (102)- Feedback left by buyer.
      Past month
      Verified purchase
      Arrived as described and in timely manner
    See all feedback

    Product ratings and reviews

    5.0
    10 product ratings
    • 10 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
    • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
    • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
    • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
    • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

    Would recommend

    Good value

    Compelling content

    Most relevant reviews

    • Great book very well written.

      This book goes into detail about achieving the perfect fit. I have ben sewing for many years and found out, I was taught some things wrong. So I tested their method on my next t-shirt and saw a great improvement in the fit. I am very happy with my purchase. I will be following it for my next pants and dress project.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bestbates

    • Learn to Fit

      This book is an all time favorite in the sewing world. A must have if you are wanting to fit properly. I use this to teach my students how to fit. A great bonus to add to your sewing library.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: greatbookprices1

    • Fitting rescue!

      Very complete, well written book that will help every sewist who is attempting to make clothing that really fits

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: clickgoodwillbooks

    • High quality book with no smells nor sta...

      High quality book with no smells nor staining.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: baystatebooks

    • Making Clothes that Fir!

      Excellent resource for creating garments that fit perfectly.

      Verified purchase: YesCondition: New