Chapter 1
The Master Pattern Concept
1A-What is a Master Pattern?
1B-The grid-based approach to fitting
Chapter 2
Measure the Body and Select a Pattern
2A-Our models
2B-Take measurements
2C-Select a pattern size
Chapter 3
Prep the Patterns and Fabric
3A-Establish the grid
3B-Choose fabric for the muslin
Chapter 4
Mark and Sew the muslin
4A-Cut and mark the muslin
4B-Assemble the muslin
Chapter 5
Darted Bodice: The First Fitting
5A-Getting started
5B-Level the HBL and assess the dart
5C-Personalize the armhole
Chapter 6
Transfer Changes to the Pattern
6A-Mark changes on the muslin
6B-Transfer changes to the pattern
6C-Patternwork for the side bust dart and back close wedge
6D-Patternwork for the shoulder and armhole
6E-Patternwork to fill in the neckline
6F-True the side seams
6G-Double-check the muslin against the pattern
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Chapter 7
The Darted Bodice: The Second Fitting
7A-Check the armhole and bust circumference
7B-Check the HBLs, adjust the bust darts, and add waist darts
7C-Fine-tune the neckline and armholes7D-Shape the back and establish waist-fitting darts
7E-Test a sleeve
7F-Update the back pattern
7G-Update the side bust dart
7H-Update the sleeve pattern
Chapter 8
Fine-tune the Fit
8A-Assess the shoulder and neckline fit
8B-Fit the sleeve
8C-Drape parallel bust darts
8D-Finalize the pattern
8E-Patternwork for a two-piece sleeve
Chapter 9
The Princess-Seam Bodice: The First Fitting
9A-Get started
9B-Level the HBL
9C-Shape the princess seam
9D-Fit the back and side seams
9E-Personalize the armhole
Chapter 10
Transfer Changes to the Pattern
10A-Overview of pattern changes
10B-Adjust the front princess seam
10C-Adjust the side-front pattern
Chapter 11
The Princess-Seam Bodice: The Second Fitting
11A-Improve the waist and shoulder seam fit
11B-Fit the sleeve
11C-Overview of the pattern updates
11D-Refine the sleeve
Chapter 12
Fine-tune the Fit
12A-The final muslins
12B-The master pattern: making an accurate copy
13A-Conclusion