Perfect Fit -- Altering New and Vintage Patterns Using the Grain Scored Method

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Originally printed in the early 1950s, this book is for all sewers who have ever purchased a vintage pattern because they liked the fashion style, but the size was wrong or needed a bit of adjusting or purchased a modern pattern, but have outgrown the size. If this sounds familiar, then this alteration book is for you.
This book teaches the "grain-scored" method of pattern alteration. The secret to this method is the combination of the Grain Guide and detailed, illustrated instructions. The Grain Guide is used to trace the lines of the pattern to your figure and to the "grain" of the material being used. You are taken step-by-step through charting your measurements, scoring your pattern, and then adapting the grain-scored pattern to your individual measurements, ensuring a well fitting garment specifically altered to fit your body.
This book outlines the procedures to cover just about every type of fitting for any type of figure and is specific to alteration of skirts, bodices, sleeves, one- and two-piece dresses and princess-line dresses.
The Grain Guide can be cut or pulled from the book, adhered to a firm backing and the grain lines cut with a scissors or knife -- it's that simple and ready to use.
The vintage grain-scored method is easily applied to any of the well known current and vintage pattern makers -- Simplicity, Vogue, Butterick, Advance, McCall's, Modes Royale, Originator, Peerless, etc. -- and can be used to alter vintage printed patterns, unprinted patterns or modern patterns. Over 100 original photos and drawings were prepared specifically for this book to guide you along with step-by-step instructions for altering your patterns.
Sample page images and contents are shown at the top of this page.