I am preparing a new tutorial in which I explain at length how to model clothing and make conforming figures. Although I work in Truespace it will be written in such a way that it will be relevant to many modeling packages. Because it will be distributed on CD I will be able to not only include a vast number of screen shots but also the example models saved at various stages of construction in OBJ, 3DS, COB, SCN & PZ3 formats.
I spent yesterday writing up the joint parameter section ......... I'm spending today resting quietly in a darkened room, no loud noises please :)