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. 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.

Available for the first time in English, Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Step-by-step projects show you how to create stunning, sculptural clothes, using a creative approach to pattern making.

All the information you need to start pattern making is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction,the toiles and the finished garments.

With 200 colour illustrations 'What makes this book unique is the clarity of instructions, coupled with simplified diagrams and photographs. The idea of now having this gem in English is so exciting, I strongly recommend that any fashion lover ! student /tutor should get it.'

Part 1 Creating form through inspiration

Using this book

Fundamentals

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