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Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan, partner to the original Pattern Magic book. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. This book looks at creating interesting surfaces, optical illusions and curved shapes through pattern cutting. 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.
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After serving many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Ms. Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on design making, both in Japan and overseas. 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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This slim book and its companion volume give instructions on how to approach complex contemporary pattern-cutting in the syle of the Japanese 'Bunka' school, which has given the world Yohji Yamamoto among others. Many of the pieces in this second volume shout 'end of year show' very loudly, but there are innovative wearable garment constructions alongside the fussier details, and overall as a reference resource the two books are invaluable if you have an interest in pattern-cutting. The illustrations and detailed schematics make the construction from basic block to finished pattern very accessible. Both are beautifully produced, well-written, well-translated and the quality of the paper etc make them a pleasure to use too. Highly recommended.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm not sure what the people who have given this book bad reviews expected from it, but I'm pretty sure they expected something completely different than what it is.
Tomoko Nakamichi's Pattern Magic-books are to be seen as instructions on principles of complicated pattern design rather than as handbooks on how to make her designs (although they may very well be used that way too, for some of the projects). Many of the projects in them do not lead to finished pieces of clothing, but they teach you how to go about creating patterns for marvellous designs, in a way that enables you to use the principles in your own design.
I disagree that you have to use the blocks provided with the books to use them. I've made several of the designs using my own, personal, block. Now, I'm fortunate enough to be of a similar size as the blocks, but with a bit of easy calculation it would be easy to adopt the principles of the designs to blocks of any size.
But don't expect to be able to make everything from these books without making an effort, many of the projects involve a bit of mental exercise, but it's well worth it since you develop your skills in pattern design in the process, learn new ways to go about it and end up with some marvellous designs when you succeed.
I've bought both the Japanese and English versions, and had great use of the japanese ones even with very rudimentary skills in the japanese language, the pictures are excellent and easy to understand.
I do recommend these books for anyone who wants to develop their skills in pattern design beyond the ordinary, there is nothing like them.
Tomoko Nakamichi's Pattern Magic-books are to be seen as instructions on principles of complicated pattern design rather than as handbooks on how to make her designs (although they may very well be used that way too, for some of the projects). Many of the projects in them do not lead to finished pieces of clothing, but they teach you how to go about creating patterns for marvellous designs, in a way that enables you to use the principles in your own design.
I disagree that you have to use the blocks provided with the books to use them. I've made several of the designs using my own, personal, block. Now, I'm fortunate enough to be of a similar size as the blocks, but with a bit of easy calculation it would be easy to adopt the principles of the designs to blocks of any size.
But don't expect to be able to make everything from these books without making an effort, many of the projects involve a bit of mental exercise, but it's well worth it since you develop your skills in pattern design in the process, learn new ways to go about it and end up with some marvellous designs when you succeed.
I've bought both the Japanese and English versions, and had great use of the japanese ones even with very rudimentary skills in the japanese language, the pictures are excellent and easy to understand.
I do recommend these books for anyone who wants to develop their skills in pattern design beyond the ordinary, there is nothing like them.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is really great to give you some fantastic creative ideas, it really makes you think outside the ordinary. It is well equipt with diagrams and instructions on how to make the designs. I just love this book!
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great book
I already had this book before it was out in english and found it OK to understand but of course there may be something missed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by hamad
Simple and beautiful
The book is beautiful! I ordered it to offer to a friend that loves Japanese culture and is able to sew using patterns. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Catarina
cant wait to get started
i just run over the pages and looks exciting am a first year fashion design student and looks like a good book
Published 5 months ago by zipharez
Pattern Magic 2
Fantastic book for skilled dressmakers. Detailed descriptions help to transform very basic patterns to absolutely magical projects. Encourages you to start your own ideas. Read more
Published 6 months ago by czeremcha
Great book
Like the first book, pattern magic, this lovely book gives clear instruction and beautiful illustrations on how to undertake amazing techniques. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lollean
Beautiful book and ideas
I have been looking at Pattern Magic 1 and 2 for a long time... And now I own them both, I am not disappointed! Read more
Published 9 months ago by thenthusiast
Pattern Magic 2
I bought this for my daughter who was doing a fashion a degree. We also bought Pattern Magic 2. It was a very useful book for a university student. She loved them both.
Published 9 months ago by Yvonne
A continuation of brilliance.
This was bought by me for my husband along with pattern magic 1 and together they ahve helped him no end.
Published 13 months ago by Drew Nield-Massey
Pattern magic .... Truly Magical
Brilliant book for those interested in pattern cutting, worth every penny for editions 1 & 2; just very jealous that she has the time and resources to be able to create such a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Orazio
must have book if you do fashion
I have the japanese version of this one about 3 years ago, aand glad that they finally got the english one. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. Lung
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