Pattern magic
By: Tomoko Nakamichi
Edition: English language ed.
Publisher: Laurence King Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 103
ISBN-13: 9781856697057
Copyright date: 2005
Subjects: Pattern design; Garment cutting; Dressmaking; Clothing and dress measurements; Patterns
Description: '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.
Notes: "Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen"--T.p. verso.
Table of contents: title: Fundamentals; title: Part 1. Creating form through inspiration : Accents (deppari); title: Gathered hole; title: Crater; title: The drop hole (otoshiana); title: Lumps and bumps (dekoboko); title: Part 2. Making patterns for haute couture garments : Draped design; title: The twist (nejiri); title: Hide and seek (kakurenbo); title: Interwoven design; title: Bamboo shoot (takenoko); title: The knot (musubu); title: Two distinct expressions; title: An intriguing curve; title: Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman.