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