Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, partner to the original title Pattern Magic. Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions makeit easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes.

Available for 'the first ,time in English, Pattern Magic 2 is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan, parmer to the original title Pattern Magac.Step-by-step projects show you how to create stunning, sculptural clothes. using; a creanve approach to pattern rnaking.

All the irfformanon you need to start pattern making is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with Clear diagrams andphotographs showing the stages of construction, the miles and the finished garments.

With 200 colour illustrations.

Using this book

Fundamentals

Part 1 Playing with geometrics

Wearing a balloon

Wearing a circle

Wearing a triangle

Wearing a square

Sprouting at the back

(nyokitto)

Sprouting at the front

(nyokitto)

lust like a stole

A ball-shaped accordion

(jabara)

Circular accordion (jabara)

Circular sleeve

Square accordion (jabara)

Part 2 Decorative structures

Knots

Like a jungle

Stars

Flip turn

Different facings,

different looks

Cow1 neck

Application of the

cowl-neck design

Part 3 It vanished ...

A vanishing scarf

A vanishing tie

A vanishing lapel

A vanishing pocket

Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman

Bunka-style sloper for an

adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)