With a great deal of excitement, I am looking forward to this artice, "Fit for Everyone" by Kenneth D. King. Fit is something I have just not 'got down' to where it works for me so everything I can study by Masters of The Craft like Kenneth King is cause for excitement.

Winning this book would be a special treat. I have the 1st Edition and have read this one, in part, as a result of a library loan. I really felt a tinge of loss when it was time to return it. I am very much interested in Couture Techniques, especially embellishments and interior garment finishing. Looking forward to being selected as 'the winner!'

Winning this book would be a special treat. I have the 1st Edition and have read this one, in part, as a result of a library loan. I really felt a tinge of loss when it was time to return it. I am very much interested in Couture Techniques, especially embellishments and interior garment finishing. Looking forward to being selected as 'the winner!'

Winning this wonderful book would be a special treat. With owning the first copy I decided to check the new edition out from the local library. Believe me it's on my list of new couture sewing books to buy, or put on my BD List for a gift. But, winning it would be so much fun and make it even a more treasured book. It is written with so much clarity, so yes one can go to the 'next level' of sewing using this book as a guide.

Claire Shaeffer's work can be relied upon. I have learned so much over the years using her books, and Threads Magazine Articles.

The winner of this book will be delighted, I'm sure.

Winning this wonderful book would be a special treat. With owning the first copy I decided to check the new edition out from the local library. Believe me it's on my list of new couture sewing books to buy, or put on my BD List for a gift. But, winning it would be so much fun and make it even a more treasured book. It is written with so much clarity, so yes one can go to the 'next level' of sewing using this book as a guide.

Claire Shaeffer's work can be relied upon. I have learned so much over the years using her books, and Threads Magazine Articles.

The winner of this book will be delighted, I'm sure.

Turning to Threads Magazine, or the Internet Site is where I go to first to find answers to all types of sewing related questions from pattern sizing and fit to Couture Sewing Techniques. Having this book in my Sewing Library would be not only a treat, but a must-have.

The color is very stately, and the garment is classy. I love your idea of the addition of feathers along the top of the bustier. They were just enough! You have a lot of umph that I don't have when sewing, or thinking about a garment in that you made the bustier with boning. By the way, for this portion of the construction did you refer to any of the Threads Articles by Susan Khalje? Gret job.

Fitting, fitting, fitting. Fitting from the pattern to the muslin to the face fabric and lining. There has to be someone that can teach this in steps. What I see is a bit of this and a bit of that for various parts of the body. Also, there has to be an order to the fitting techniques. Which part of the pattern first, second, and so forth does one adjust. Do you lengthen the bodice first or do you make an adjustment to the bust? When you widen the armhole what do you do with the sleeve so it will fit properly? Finally, the steps need to be photographed and written so a 'dummy' can understand the instructions. Too many people get turned off of sewing at this point which is the 'start' of the project, or they have an ill-fitting garment and are turned off forever. Someone writing fitting tips and techniques needs to understand that everyone is not on their level. Thanks for asking for input from your readers.

when it comes to fashion, design, construction, etc., I've found that I can always learn something new.

Ooops! Susan you are one step ahead of me. After reading this article I looked through the Threads site using your name and what to my 'wandering eyes did I see?' The answer is your November 1st, 2010 post about 'How to Cover Snaps.' Thanks for this article as well.

Thank you Susan for this informative article. We can always count on you for clearly written and illustrated articles about fine sewing techniques. Perhaps to accompany this tutorial next you will instruct us on how to neatly cover the snaps. Always welcoming your instructive articles.

Hi Kenneth, and All Readers and Posters,

Kenneth,not once have I read any of your material, whether on-line, or printed in one of your books, Threads Magazine, etc., did I not learn something. You are a fantastic instructor of the fabric arts, and your work is wonderful.

This time I learned how to handle a bias covered sleeve;however, I would like to know if the sewing, trimming, application of binding, etc. is the same for seams that are not flat-felled? I like to finish the inside of my garments and have often wondered how to reduce the bulk in this area and not have imprints on the right side of the face fabric after pressing, along with how to maintain the ease of movement in the sleeve seam area.

Your input on this issue is greatly appreciated.

By the way, prior to reading this article I started reading your "Designer Bead Embroidery (150 patterns and commplete techniques)" in preparation for making an off-white embellished suit for winter, along with a red boucle Channel-like suit for winter.

Thanks for all the help you provide to sewist.

When and are you coming to OH for classes? I make that plural as one-day with you under your tutelage, I am sure is not enough to fill me up!

Kind regards,

WandaJ

This is a wonderful tutorial. Kenneth it is just like you to have instructions written and displayed in a kind manner. You are a wonderful teacher. Have you thought about having your own on-line teaching/tutorial site? I think you are the right person for it. Your teachings are clear and consice. You are great.