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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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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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.
46 of 46 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.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I been tyring to find books like this, with some more advanced patternmaking in it. I'm so happy I found these books. It's beatiful and it gives so much inspiration.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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
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 1 month ago by Lisa
PATTERN MAGIC
I like this book - has some really different ideas and is good for thinking about different innovative ways of making patterns. Would recommend.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. K. Price
worth the pounds
i just got this book and the second book went over them and am scared coz am just a first year fashion student who has a littel experience in making outfits but this books gave me... Read more
Published 5 months ago by zipharez
Great book, fast delivery.
Was delighted to find this book at such a great price as its usually hard to find. Happy with the book and the fast response of the seller. Good times!
Published 6 months ago by Becky T
Designing at the next level
If you are ready to extend your understanding of pattern drafting and not afraid to step outside the square, this is a great way to move forward. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BettyA
Pattern Magic
I bought this for my daughter who was doing a fashion degree. She say's it was just what she needed. It had lots of usefu information in.
Published 9 months ago by Yvonne
more please!!!
This book is amazing I wish there are more pattern making books like this, the only problem I had was amazon sending my package to a post office no where near my home ! Read more
Published 10 months ago by naz
Quite possibly my favourite book
This is easy to follow, utterly unique and a fascinating exploration into creative pattern cutting. Each project has a clear colour photograph, diagrams and written instructions... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Charlie
very exciting
What a brilliant book.
It isn't a massive tome on pattern cutting (for which you would want Metric Pattern Cutting by Winnifred Aldrich), but this book is fantastically... Read more
It isn't a massive tome on pattern cutting (for which you would want Metric Pattern Cutting by Winnifred Aldrich), but this book is fantastically... Read more
Published 11 months ago by jess
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