Pattern magic
by
 
Nakamichi, Tomoko.

Title
: 
Pattern magic

Author
: 
Nakamichi, Tomoko.

ISBN
: 
9781856697057

Personal Author
: 
Nakamichi, Tomoko.

Edition
: 
English language ed.

Publication Information
: 
London : Laurence King Publishing, 2010.

Physical Description
: 
103 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

General Note
: 
"Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen"--Title page verso.

Contents
: 
Fundamentals -- Part 1. Creating form through inspiration : Accents (deppari) -- Gathered hole -- Crater -- The drop hole (otoshiana) -- Lumps and bumps (dekoboko) -- Part 2. Making patterns for haute couture garments : Draped design -- The twist (nejiri) -- Hide and seek (kakurenbo) -- Interwoven design -- Bamboo shoot (takenoko) -- The knot (musubu) -- Two distinct expressions -- An intriguing curve -- Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman.

Abstract
: 
'Pattern Magic' is the cult pattern-making 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. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.

Subject Term
: 
Dressmaking -- Pattern design -- Japan.
 
Garment cutting -- Japan.
 
Clothing and dress measurements.
 
Dressmaking -- Patterns.


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