Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics is the third in the series of cult Japanese pattern making books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical in itself. This book takes the special qualities of jersey and stretch fabrics and uses them to create stunning, sculptural designs. In two parts, the book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and how to cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly original results. The book is accompanied by a basic paper pattern block/sloper.
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After serving many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Tomoko Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on pattern making, both in her native Japan and internationally. 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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By jasp13
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The third pattern magic book which like the other two is beautifully laid out in an uncluttered way. You will see various designers taking elements from these books and reinterpreting them not only in fashion but performance and ballet. A very useful book for anyone interested in pattern cutting and clothing design as a career.
The home sewer may want to re-size the patterns to their own measurements rather than follow the measurements given in the book.
The home sewer may want to re-size the patterns to their own measurements rather than follow the measurements given in the book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By ann duggan
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excellent and easy to apply..great ideas and insiring to get sewing and designing.... this series is up to date with current trends and that is soo useful..
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Chansart
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Already have first and second Pattern Magic books, this one is even more fantastic as the previous!
If you want to learn about construction of patterns, these books (Pattern Magic& Pattern Magic 2 are required reading. NOT for beginners!
If you want to learn about construction of patterns, these books (Pattern Magic& Pattern Magic 2 are required reading. NOT for beginners!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Fiona Mills
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This book is a good follow on from the pattern magic series. It is all stretch wear and there is a brief info to stretch fabrics. I use these books more as a way of understanding the designs against the patterns, as the patterns as are explained as to how they were made against the final garment. I have never made one of these garments because I don't particularily like them, but the explanations seem easy to follow. There is no info regarding the construction of the garments, so it is just a pattern making book. There is a sloper included in the back, but I beware as Japanese sizes are often tiny, so you might have to make your own.
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By AngieD
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A very easy to read and follow guide to developing really innovative design ideas in stretch fabrics. I encourage all my students to purchase the book to help support their studies. Would definitely recommend.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By hamad
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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. I love Pattern Magic it allows me to expand on my understanding of pattern cutting and this in turn allowing me to be much more creative. This is a fantastic book presenting great new ideas and thought. This price is stunning as i spent £30 per book when it was first out (not english) so at £15 (or what the price is at the may be)
By Viola
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Good quality. the paper is very good and all the images are printed clearly. Helpful for pattern cutting and designing.
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I bought this book for my daughter, a fashion graduate, as I did the other 2 pattern magic books and it is as every bit as innovative as the previous books.
A must for all fashion students.
A must for all fashion students.
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Excellent book with great ideas
Good books in english and some innovative ideas. For the person wanting to experiment with fabrics and patterns. Would recommend
Published 5 months ago by Tony and carol higgins
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What a book!!!
This is a most interesting, full of amazing ideas. If you want to create something totally different, and love a challenge, this a book to buy!
Published 6 months ago by Yvonne
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