{"product_id":"9781628929720","title":"Fitting and Pattern Alteration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration\u003c\/i\u003e, Third Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for 88 figure variations. This comprehensive guide presents proven methods of style selection, fitting, and alteration. The authors use a multi-level approach that is both logical and easy to follow, and each procedure is clearly identified and fully illustrated with a second color added to clarify the procedure and show directional measuring. Each figure is drawn to scale ensuring consistency and accuracy. The cause for the fitting problem is clearly identified and explained—giving readers the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include new photographs of common fit problems, as well as instructions for working with multi-sized patterns and correcting garments that have more than one fit problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew to this Edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e~ Chapters open with added key terms and chapter objectives\u003cbr\u003e~ End-of-chapter discussion questions allow the reader to fully engage with the content\u003cbr\u003e~ New 2-color graded pattern illustrations, measurement illustrations, photos of actual body types and illustrations of advanced bodice and pant fitting patterns\u003cbr\u003e~ Updated \u003ci\u003eReality Check \u003c\/i\u003eboxes present further details on the topic at hand and reinforce the learning experience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroducing \u003ci\u003eFitting and Pattern Alteration\u003c\/i\u003e STUDIO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e—an online tool for more effective study!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Study smarter\u003c\/b\u003e with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Review concepts\u003c\/b\u003e with flashcards of terms and definitions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN \u003cb\u003e9781501318207.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MacMillan Higher Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47037190897904,"sku":"9781628929720","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781628929720_p0.jpg?v=1763870245","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781628929720","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}