Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting 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. The book takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. 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 simple illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look.
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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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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful
By E. Laird
Format:Paperback
I have waited so long for this book to be translated into English and was delighted to see it as released in the UK recently. It is a fantastic, advanced, pattern drafting/cutting book with some fabulous Avant Garde designs in it. I wouldn't recommend someone to use it who doesn't have a solid grounding in pattern drafting but otherwise go for it and push yourself! The results are stunning and the book is incredibly cheap for what it is. For a translated text it is written with surprisingly clear and concise English and didn't notice any "pigeon" English excerpts, which is something you ususally see when being translated from one language to another. Thoroughly recommmend this book and NO. 2 which is due out next year.
51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I discovered this wonderful series in Japan a few years ago and have actually bought many copies of it in the past to give to friends and colleagues all over the world. It wasn't previously translated into English, but even so, if you are a technically competent patterncutter, it was possible to work from the diagrams and measurements themselves. Now they are in English!!!
These books are extraordinary gems. They bring the art of creative cutting to a wider audience and are truely inspirational and exciting.
If you are a cutter, or a fashion student, order this as soon as possible - the price is way too low for the secrets held within.
I love.
These books are extraordinary gems. They bring the art of creative cutting to a wider audience and are truely inspirational and exciting.
If you are a cutter, or a fashion student, order this as soon as possible - the price is way too low for the secrets held within.
I love.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Fleur
Format:Paperback
I have been waiting for this to be translated to English & was very excited when it arrived.
The book is clean, clear & concise so I can see how it's still understandable for those who cant read Japanese. The approach to pattern cutting is fun, simple but ever so effective & challenges you to think beyond the standard european shapes we are so used to seeing in clothing.
It shows you the finished item, then guides you through the concept & then build upong it to use it in another context.
I plan to use this as a starting block to push my technique & imagination to create shapes/scupltures beyond the ones in the book (hopefully!)
fantastic and would reccomend it to anyone who has knowledge of pattern cutting.
The book is clean, clear & concise so I can see how it's still understandable for those who cant read Japanese. The approach to pattern cutting is fun, simple but ever so effective & challenges you to think beyond the standard european shapes we are so used to seeing in clothing.
It shows you the finished item, then guides you through the concept & then build upong it to use it in another context.
I plan to use this as a starting block to push my technique & imagination to create shapes/scupltures beyond the ones in the book (hopefully!)
fantastic and would reccomend it to anyone who has knowledge of pattern cutting.
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great book
If you already have a knowledge of drafting this book will push your skills. I do think something has been lost in translation but do try the techniques - they work! Read more
Published 1 month ago by ali
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Patterns
Great book.
Great designs and easy to follow patterns.
Bought as a gift for my sister in law who makes her own clothes.
Great designs and easy to follow patterns.
Bought as a gift for my sister in law who makes her own clothes.
Published 2 months ago by Ms. M. Shannon
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Inspirational
This is a book for advanced skills...and I am not there yet. The descriptions are not clear for beginners but there is a sense that if you tried it, it would fall into place. Read more
Published 3 months ago by KndIrl
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book is a jigsaw puzzle for dress makers
I loved the book but did find it very diffcult to follow as some points where lost in translation.
I have gone to Lambeth College who runs courses following the book and some... Read more
I have gone to Lambeth College who runs courses following the book and some... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs Maureen Herbert
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Inspirational patterns
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Great purchase, my daughter is doing a fashion degree and this has helped her loads, she has found it very useful indeed
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. Grime
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting techniques
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a few different ideas for pattern making .
Away from the mainstream techniques ,with a few interesting ideas , and ways to... Read more
Away from the mainstream techniques ,with a few interesting ideas , and ways to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kristine Simmons
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Pattern Magic book
This is an interesting book for anyone looking to explore pattern cutting. It is quite complex so i recommend it more for the experienced pattern cutter, but is full of ideas for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by mildred77
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 13 months ago by hamad
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hmmmm
Im not sure I would rave about this book as much as some of the other reviewers, some of the designs are a bit off the wall. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lisa
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