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Synopsis
Pattern Magic is the cult pattern–cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.
All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These easy–to–follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look.
• Step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers – with clear diagrams and photographs.
• Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling.
• Easy–to–follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look
Reviews for Pattern Magic:
'The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore' House of Pinheiro
'If you've mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic' Tilly And The Buttons Blog
'I've had an explosion of inspiration, and I'm not even an expert in sewing!… I'm sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials' ImaginativeBloom.com
CONTENTS:
Part 1: Creating form through inspiration:
Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumps
Part 2: Making patterns for haute couture garments:
Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half–scale)
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About the Author
After serving many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Tomoko Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on pattern making, both in her native Japan and internationally. This book brings together the results of the research on garment patterns she has carried out to help instruct her students.
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- PublisherLaurence King Publishing
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1856698270
- ISBN 13 9781856698276
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages104
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern cutting books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical in itself. This book takes the special qualities of stretch fabrics and uses them to create stunning, sculptural designs. In two parts, the book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and how to cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly original results. The book is accompanied by a basic paper pattern block. Looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. This book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and how to cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly original results. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781856698276
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