Pattern magic / Tomoko Nakamichi.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Laurence King Publishing, 2010.Edition: English language edDescription: 103 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:- 9781856697057 (pbk.)
- 1856697053 (pbk.)
- 646.4072 NAK
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Standard Loan | LSAD Library Main Collection | 646.4072 NAK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Checked out | 17/01/2022 | 39002100465922 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen--T.p. verso.
Fundamentals -- Part 1. Creating form through inspiration : Accents (deppari) -- Gathered hole -- Crater -- The drop hole (otoshiana) -- Lumps and bumps (dekoboko) -- Part 2. Making patterns for haute couture garments : Draped design -- The twist (nejiri) -- Hide and seek (kakurenbo) -- Interwoven design -- Bamboo shoot (takenoko) -- The knot (musubu) -- Two distinct expressions -- An intriguing curve -- Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman.
\'Pattern Magic\' is the cult pattern-making 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. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.