Nancy ZiemanPattern Fitting with Confidence

Excellent Book, would highly recommend.

Nancy's tips in this book are so useful. I have used one of her McCall's patterns before which shows some of her time saving techniques. As I expected from using this book, her instructions are clear and organised in a rational sequence. I am now in the process of making a jacket based on her pivot (to increase width) and slide (to increase length) techniques, which have saved me having to redraw a Vogue jacket pattern. It's nice to know that I can make the garment fit my back width and length and hip measurements, while making adjustments for my other body measurements which don't quite conform to the pattern designer's ideal. I'm not a confident dressmaker, but one who has tackled redrawing patterns to suit me, for those patterns that I will use again and again, but if Nancy's techniques work out well, I will just use them for one-offs garments or patterns that I do not use so much. Thanks Nancy. A bit expensive for a small book, though - it's what you might expect from an American import. Amazon offered cheaper it in Kindle, but I would have found it more difficult to follow in this format. Other people may be ok with Kindle, however.

I have approximately 8 pattern cutting and fitting books, and THIS book actually replaces them all. I’d have saved so much money if I’d just bought this one first.

A great guide with fitting tips and techniques in an easy to follow format.

Excellent, thank you

This is clearly worded and well illustrated. As a slimmish size 14 with a big bust, I have never been able to sew a garment to fit me properly from a standard pattern. Either the neck and shoulders hang off me, or it doesn't do up across the boobs. This book has given me the impetus to start sewing again and adapt patterns to fit me. How many women have the standard B cup that most patterns are cut for, anyway?

Book in great condition really looking forward to going through all the tips

Very impressed with how easy it is to understand