Fitting & Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach by Elizabeth L. Liechty, Della N. Pottberg, Judith A. Rasband (1992) Paperback

This book is the perfect answer for anyone who wants beautifully fitted and comfortable clothing. All alterations have been completed on actual patterns, and a choice of methods is offered to allow for varying abilities, purposes or desires. The methods are logical accurate, consistent, efficient, and complete. Each alteration procedure is accompanied by identification of the figure variation causing the fitting problem. This inclusive, one-of-a-kind reference also includes principles of design, tools necessary, figure evaluation, pattern selection, and much more.