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Pattern Magic

Nakamichi, Tomoko. Book - 2010 646.407 Na None on shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.1 out of 5

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"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-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. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.

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PUBLISHED
London : Laurence King Publishing, 2010.
Year Published: 2010
Description: 103 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781856697057
1856697053

SUBJECTS
Dressmaking -- Pattern design -- Japan.
Garment cutting -- Japan.
Clothing and dress measurements.
Dressmaking -- Patterns.