Includes index

Introduction -- Understanding good fit -- Read the wrinkles and learn to fix them -- Alter the pattern -- Afterword: It's all about the results -- Appendix 1: Essential measuring points -- Appendix 2: Wearing and design ease -- Appendix 3: Full bust adjustment -- Appendix 4: Rotate a dart -- Appendix 5: Three-step sleeve

"No matter your size or shape, Kenneth D. King will teach you how to make perfect-fitting garments every time. In this comprehensive resource, Kenneth shows the home sewer how to understand her shape and fitting options, as well as how to identify bad fit by reading the wrinkles in the garment. From there, he explains his Smart Fitting methods-- net gain (add fabric), net loss (remove fabric), or no net gain or loss (move fabric around)-- to make the necessary corrections to the pattern."--Amazon.com