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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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Karin A
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.
15 of 15 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.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By L. Taylor
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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Pattern magic does not worth buying
The content and the illustration of the book is not directive enough. It is a waste of money and I regret of buying it.
Published 1 month ago by KIKELOMO
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good
This is good for students as it shows many designs and how to manipulate fabrics. I am not into fashion design but if i were, i would be getting one for myself.
Published 1 month ago by rosemary
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fab book
if you like patterns and pattern cutting then you will like this.
the book is clear with good photos and make difficult patterns easy to follow.
the book is clear with good photos and make difficult patterns easy to follow.
Published 2 months ago by Kaytea Budd-Brophy
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Great Product
Great product. Bought for a person who makes clothes. Went down very well. Some great designs and great ideas. Excellent
Published 3 months ago by Ms. M. Shannon
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very inspiring
I really love this book. It's very ispiring. All ideas are really brilliant and unique. The patterns just require magnification to European sizes.
Published 3 months ago by bibulka
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Innovative design
Maybe not for someone who wants a practical pattern book but certainly for the more advanced textile person. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Miss H M Beavis
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Pattern Magic 2
very inspiring pattern ideas. The images are very clear and creative. It's a new area to consider creating designs in.
Published 4 months ago by Ruth O'Sullivan
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Great
I bought this for my daughter who is doing a fashion degree, she found it very helpful and has become a bible that she uses all the time, great purchas
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. Grime
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Pattern magic 2
Daughter at university who was really eager for this book (how many times did she tell me). Absolutely was a georgous book, illistrations are informative.
Published 5 months ago by ann gameson
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Great for pattern cutters
This book provided the inspiration I was looking for, however being a novice at pattern cutting, makes the tasks seem daunting. Read more
Published 10 months ago by dani_t
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