On top of a beautiful collection of fabrics, naomi ito has put out a. Some other great resources for information on japanese dress books. Pattern magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Pattern magic is a stepbystep patterncutting book from japan. The book is accompanied by a basic paper pattern sloper. Pattern magic vol 1 japanese clothes design book etsy. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical in itself. In this new, addition to the pattern magic series, tomoko nakamichi brings the subject alive by showing the finished designs in three dimensions. Pattern magic 2 is the cult patterncutting text from japan, partner to the original pattern magic book. Pattern magic 3 tomoko nakamichi laurence king, 2016 softcover 100 pages 144 images 124 in colour isbn.
Included with the book is the paper patterns for the garments in the book. The new volume looks at working with stretch and jersey fabric. Pattern magic 2 is the cult patterncutting book from japan, partner to the original title pattern magic. Japanese pattern making volumes pattern magic 1 and pattern magic 2 quickly became cult books among many fashion fans im still grateful to those friends who, perfectly interpreting my tastes and my obsessions, got me the first one a while back, as. Shingo sato, innovative pattern maker and designer is one of the leading figures of a new movement in the fashion industry. Lets set a deadline for this, oh, next friday the 4th of january. After serving many years as a professor at bunka fashion college, tomoko nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on pattern making, both in her native japan and internationally. The latest addition to the cult japanese pattern magic series dressmaking, pattern design, sewing, fashion nakamichi, tomoko on. This book illustrates different geometric and pleated shapes for clothingfashion. The back of the book has diagrams of all the patterns and step by step instructions. Patternmaking workshop with shingo sato parsons school. Japanese pattern books most of the japanese pattern books are in japanese text, while some are also available in english. Pattern magic 3 is the companion volume to the cult japanese pattern magic and pattern magic 2 that fans have been waiting for. This book brings together the results of the research on garment patterns she has carried out to help instruct her students.
Amazon is also a great resource for the more common books just search japanese pattern books and check out the titles. You can shop our new online shop or visit our toronto store to see them in person. Today im modelling dress f from the very first book in the series, stylish dress book 1. Japanese pattern books wearing a square pattern magic 2. There are 3 books in the series, all by yoshiko tsukiori, who could possibly be the best japanese sewing pattern maker. You can also browse etsy a seller named pomadour24 has a wide selection with good photos of the insides of each book, which is very helpful you want to know youll sew at least a couple of the patterns before investing in the. The latest addition to the cult japanese pattern magic series. Patternmaking for fashion design by helen josepharmstrong, the complete photo guide to perfect fitting by sarah veblen. The latest addition to the cult japanese pattern magic series dressmaking, pattern design, sewing. Englishfor the first time pattern magic 1 and 2 the cult patterncutting book from japan has been published in english. The book is used but in good shape with everything. Patterns and ideas for modern wear paperback 22 feb. Pattern magic is the cult pattern cutting book from japan.
Feel free to contribute your favorites to this book list. Im an aspiring designer myself and all my concepts for designing clothing for full figured women are influenced by lagenlookbunka. How to succeed in the fashion industry i parsons school of design. One of my favorite japanese fabrics is nani iro by naomi ito. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern magic stretch fabrics is the third in the series of cult japanese pattern making books, now translated into english. Shipping information the book will be shipped out from japan by regular airmail to all over the world. The name of each garment is in english but everything else is in japanese. How to use this book this book begins with an introduction to japanese sewing patterns and books.
I love pattern magic it allows me to expand on my understanding of pattern cutting and this in turn allowing me to be much more creative. Worldwide, a new trend revives the art of pattern design. Pattern magic japanese edition tomoko nakamichi on. See more ideas about pattern, pattern cutting and pattern fashion. After serving many years as a professor at bunka fashion college, ms. This is a fantastic book presenting great new ideas and thought.
Pattern magic 2 is the cult patterncutting text from japan, partner to the original pattern magic book lulu yen japanese sewing books in my stash what others are saying. This book introduces many unique pattern designs of clothes. Get updates on new products, upcoming sales and events. Getting started with japanese sewing patterns clothespress. The value of pattern cutting has been rediscovered. Fashion schools in the united states, canada, japan, australia, italy and england have expanded their programme with presentations by visiting professors. Japanese pattern books dress e stylish dress book 1. The skilled patternmaker can become a kind of magiciandesigner, combating fast fashion and giving us something refreshing and new from the fashion. From my experience, this method is always very fast and reliable.
Great book for students studying fashion and textiles. Pattern magic is the cult patterncutting book from japan. Alternative is if you have a shop bought pattern in your size then use that to measure it against the japanese. The book includes a wonderful overview of japanese clothing, full of useful. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with stepby step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy.
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Teijo has graciously agreed to facilitate this so we can reduce our shipping costs which are quite high, often more than the. Imagine my thrill when i first started working at purl and discovered that we carried it too. I originally published this post back in september 2010 but things have changed a lot since. It wasnt previously translated into english, but even so, if you are a. Free vintage sewing patterns vintage fashion, hair. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Sweet dress book comes with six patterns you can use to make 23 different stylish outfits. By the way, the title of the translated pattern magic 2 is more pattern magic so dont be confused.
The author, japanese professor of fashion tomoko nakamichi, says, you can create a garment by cutting, moving and reassembling the pieces of a. How to sew japanese sewing patterns ebook by rin gomuraelkan. Ruth reminds me to remind you about the group buy of japanese pattern books. Pattern magic is the cult patternmaking book from japan. The books outline how to create flat patterns for avant garde garments inspired by geometric shapes. Fresh from bunka, the japanese publisher of pattern magic and drape drape, comes this stylish book for home sewers. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The latest addition to the cult japanese pattern magic series dressmaking, pattern design, sewing, fashion book online at. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. For people familiar with the folkwear pattern line, john marshall helped them design the hakama long pants pattern. Japanese patterns magic book pattern books sewing clothes stretch fabric sewing patterns technology how to make small things the process can be one of trial and error, with the construction of the toile being a key part in developing the pattern.
Downton abbey free coat sewing pattern from sew daily. Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on fashion design, both in japan and overseas. Laurence king publishing is a leading publisher of books and gifts on the creative arts. Some favorites id recommend are basic black, drape, drape 1 and 2, pattern magic for stretch fabrics. My favorite pattern drafting books fashionincubator. Issey miyake fashion details fashion design japanese patterns pattern cutting high fashion womens fashion sculptural fashion fabric manipulation. If youre a professional or an amateur pattern cutter fan, you probably already know tomoko nakamichis first two books. Pattern magic vol 2 by tomoko nakamichi japanese sewing book for drape 18 japanese. The total book is in japanese and so are the paper patterns. Pattern magic by tomoko nakamichi, 9781856697057, available at.