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    Title
    Pattern Magic 2
    Authors and contributors
    By (author) Tomoko Nakamichi
    Physical properties
    Format: Paperback
    Number of pages: 104
    Width: 190 mm
    Height: 257 mm
    Thickness: 13 mm
    Weight: 370 g
    Audience
    General/trade
    Professional and scholarly
    Language
    English
    ISBN
    ISBN 13: 9781856697064
    ISBN 10: 1856697061
    Classifications
    BISAC category code: DES005000
    Dewey: 646.4072
    Nielsen BookScan Product Class: T1.3
    Illustrations note
    200 colour illustrations
    Publisher
    Laurence King Publishing
    Imprint name
    Laurence King Publishing
    Publication date
    21 February 2011
    Publication City/Country
    London/GB
    Main description
    Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, partner to the original title Pattern Magic. 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. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions makeit easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes.
    Biographical note
    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.
    Table of contents
    Fundamentals Using this book Part 1 Playing with geometrics Wearing a balloon Wearing a circle Wearing a triangle Wearing a square Sprouting at the back (nyokitto) Sprouting at the front (nyokitto) Just like a stole A ball-shaped accordion (jabara) Circular accordion (jabara) Circular sleeve Square accordion (jabara) Part 2 Decorative structures Knots Like a jungle Stars Flip-turn Different facings, different looks Cowl neck Application of the cowl neck design A vanishing scarf A vanishing tie A vanishing lapel A vanishing pocket Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)