Kenneth D. King′s Smart Fitting Solutions: A Complete Guide to Identifying Fitting Problems and Using Smart Fitting to Fix Them Hardcover – Import, 17 April 2018

Wish I bought this years ago! Unlike the plethora of pattern and fitting books I’ve bought previously, this one is specific and technical. Instead of “for this problem add a dart” this explains how to capture the exact size, shape, and location of the excess fabric. The grid method is fantastic, finally a repeatable process I can follow for altering the pattern based on what I pinned out in my test muslin garment. Book covers both excess fabric and too little fabric, as well as when you have a seam line you can take out of or if the excess or too little fabric is in the middle of a large pattern piece. My only complaint is I wish he had examples of pants! I know he is an expert in pants as he teaches courses on it. But I’m hopeful I can figure it out by applying the methods in the book.

i bought this even though I've been sewing 50 yrs, i have found Kenneth D King to be a Master of his trade, it just goes to show there's always something to learn, I worked in the clothing industry from the 70s to the 90s making for amongst others Marks and Spencers , that was the days when they would send whole shipments back if the colour of the buttons were wrong. At £20 its a fair price for a hardback and it needs to be read slowly to take information in and process it.

Pour moi ce livre est un peu raté. On voit de belles images du couturier et des personnes pour les ajustements . Mais les photos des ajustements sont indéchiffrables. Impossible de comprendre ce qu’il se passe ou ce qu’il fait. Et puis les photos sont floues quand c’est pour les ajustements,alors qu’elles sont net quand ce sont des photos de groupe ou de lui. Donc très déçue de ce livre

Anyone wanting to create a perfectly fitting garment should read this book - and use it as a textbook to perfect fitting muslins and then tweaking (if necessary) the fashion garment. Very clear pictures, clear wording and Kenneth King's awesome, unique style - this is a great book to have.

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