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Pattern magic

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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Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins, and the finished garments.