Pattern magic

Pattern magic

Tomoko Nakamichi

Book - 2010

'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.

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Subjects
Dressmaking > Pattern design > Japan.
Garment cutting > Japan.
Clothing and dress measurements.
Dressmaking > Patterns.
Published
London : Laurence King Publishing 2010.
Language
English
Japanese
Main Author
Tomoko Nakamichi (author)
Edition
English language ed
Item Description
"Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen"--Title page verso.
Physical Description
103 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN
9781856697057
  • 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.

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