Fast Fit: Easy Pattern Alterations for Every Figure

First, I must say the quality of paper this book is printed on is wonderful. I ordered the paperback and it will surely hold up as a most useful reference book must. I have been sewing for over 40 years, and this is the best tailoring book I have ever found. Sandra Betzina is not only a professional seamstress she is a pattern designer. This book is magnificent at helping you identify the fit problem you are having, and then gives you an expert step by step approach to correct your fitting issue. Fast Fit has lots of pictures, and is broken into easy bite sized pieces. It also explains why (and how) patterns are different than ready wear clothing. Even with my years of experience, this little book has leveled up my sewing skills in just a few weeks. Thank you Sandra for making a book that will give the next generation confidence in learning to sew clothes that fit.

Well written and so easy to understand. I used to watch Sandra Betzina when she use to tv shows over 15 years ago and love her teaching styles

This book is exactly what I was looking for my sewing library. Now I am confident in learning how to fit myself. Great condition and price was reasonable.e

This book is perfect for pattern adjustment. I need book to alter clothing already made.

The thing about books on fitting the garments you’re making is that it takes way too long to get anywhere. At least that has been my experience. But Sandra Betzina’s book isn’t like that. Look in the contents, scan for your issue and flip to the fix. The majority of the solutions are 1-3 pages long, including illustrations. If you read or skim through “Fitting Facts” (pg 6-71) first you will get guidelines to use before you start to alter. For example check the shoulder line before fixing a sleeve, because that might fix the sleeve fit without any further steps. The fitting solutions also begin by telling you what your garment looks like when it’s hanging and fitting wrong. Example- the wrinkles and twist you can see if you’re knock kneed and then how to fix that. I’ve also noticed that it can help you to see how ready made clothes should fit. Overall an amazing book for making clothes that fit you properly. I wish I bought it ages ago.

I love this book! I first got it out from the library and after reading some of the great fitting tips to help to fit a sewing pattern I was making, I just had to have a copy of this for myself! Despite being a tad dated in terms of the fashions, apparel and overall "look" within the book, common fitting problems for most body types (from thin to thick and everything in between) are in here and the solutions are straightforward, explained well and clearly illustrated, and that never goes out of style. I highly recommend this book for any sewing enthusiasts library for a great, easy to read, fitting solution guide.

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The book is excellent, it goes in detail how to make adjustment to any pattern. Whatever your problem in fitting it will give you great instructions on way to alter your pattern for a perfectfit.

一般的な補正方法だけでなく、がに股や、内また、片方の肩だけ下がっている、背中が丸まっている、お尻だけ大きいなど、さらに掘り下げた補正方法がのっています。補正方法の仕方も、どのように型紙を直したらよいのか、すべて、型紙の写真と一緒にのっているので、英語を読まなくても、見ているだけで、すごく参考になります。

I bought this book because I needed to learn how to make commercial patterns fit better. After just browsing through it I learned that I had sloping sholders and how to correct for this. The book explains how to take your own measurements and which ones to take, and then gives guidance for using these to adjust patterns from a number of major pattern manufacturers. The book is then laid out so that you can search for particular components of a garment and specific problems with that component. Sandra explains how to tell if you have a problem, and what the problem is, and then how to modify the pattern to correct it. The instructions are given in a clear step by step format, with pictures. She also explains other parts of the pattern which must be modified as well (not always easy for a beginner to work out). The book also covers how to make a fitting shell and how to use it, and how to make and use a toile (which she calls a "pretest" garment. I think this book will be an invaluable and often-used reference on my shelf.

Book arrived promptly in excellent condition Sandra betzina well known to sewers for her patterns in vogue and buttock. Information in the book can be very helpful

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commande reçu très rapidement, bien emballée, je suis ravie, le livre est comme neuf et très complet sur les modifications selon les morphologies de chacune ce livre est une perle! merci beaucoup! un super vendeur!