Pattern magic / Tomoko Nakamichi.

Author/creator Nakamichi, Tomoko
Format Book
EditionEnglish language ed.
PublicationLondon : Laurence King Publishing, 2010.
Description103 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents 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.
Summary '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.
General note"Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen"--Title page verso.
Genre/formPatterns.
Genre/formPatterns.
ISBN9781856697057 (paperback)
ISBN1856697053 (paperback)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TT520 .N35 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold