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    Title
    Pattern Magic
    Authors and contributors
    By (author) Tomoko Nakamichi
    Physical properties
    Format: Paperback
    Number of pages: 104
    Width: 190 mm
    Height: 257 mm
    Thickness: 11 mm
    Weight: 380 g
    Audience
    General/trade
    Professional and scholarly
    Language
    English
    ISBN
    ISBN 13: 9781856697057
    ISBN 10: 1856697053
    Classifications
    BISAC category code: DES005000
    BISAC category code: FAM000000
    Dewey: 646.4072
    Nielsen BookScan Product Class: T1.3
    Edition statement
    English ed.
    Illustrations note
    200 colour illustrations
    Publisher
    Laurence King Publishing
    Imprint name
    Laurence King Publishing
    Publication date
    06 October 2010
    Publication City/Country
    London/GB
    Main description
    Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-making book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with step-by- step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the muslins, and the finished garments.
    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
    Using this book Fundamentals Part 1 Creating form through inspiration Accents Gathered hole Crater The drop hole Lumps and bumps Part 2 Making patterns for haute couture garments Draped design The twist Hide and seek Interwoven design Bamboo shoot The Knot Two distinct expressions An intriguing curve Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)