Fitting and Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach to the Art of Style Selection, Fitting, and Alteration, Fourth Edition, shows readers how to recognize, evaluate, and correct fit for a variety of body types, sizes, for women, men, and children. 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 why behind each fitting procedure. Highlights of this edition include discussions of sustainable practices, body diversity, and now includes examples for menswear and childrenswear. New to this Edition -Discusses sustainable practices, in accordance with industry standards -Now includes diverse body sizes, body types, and discussions around body positivity -Newly added examples for menswear and childrenswear -New step-by-step videos available via STUDIO STUDIO Features Include -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips -Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions -Watch step-by-step videos depicting key techniques Instructor Resources -Instructor’s Guide to help integrate the text into your classroom -PowerPoint Slides for every chapter

This unique book provides scholarly and practical knowledge on the social-psychological aspects of dress and image. It identifies exactly what clothing characteristics to look for and how to proceed in building a wardrobe. Focusing on individual creativity and flexibility, the reader is asked to answer questions such as What would work for me? Why? and How?, rather than approaching wardrobing from a do/don't or always/never perspective.