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Pattern magic japanese clothes design book for sale online. Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on fashion design, both in japan and overseas. Getting started with japanese sewing patterns clothespress. Now, imagine that this pattern is magicit not only yields one stylish skirt, but in fact can be used to make six stylish skirts. Japanese style simple dress pattern, japanese sewing pattern book for women clothing, basic feminine one piece dress, easy tutorial, b1995 japanlovelycrafts. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Pattern magic is a stepbystep patterncutting book from japan. I bought pattern magic 2 because i found the first volume so helpful. Rhonda white had made an adaptation that i think is just the cutest. Illustrated with numerous black and white symbolic and realistic patterns.
The main characters of this self help, non fiction story are. The magic pattern book this book features 6 magic patterns that can be transformed into 36 different styles, with 216 different looks. Apr 06, 2012 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. Jan 19, 2011 pattern magic 2 is the cult pattern cutting book from japan, partner to the original title pattern magic. Magic scrubber from toy box part 11 japanese crochetknitting.
Complete with beautiful fullcolor photos, stepbystep instructions and a cd of printable patterns, this easytofollow guide shows how 6 patterns x 6 looks x 6 fabric suggestions for each look results in a complete wardrobe. This series takes the cult patterncutting text from japan and gives the reader an easytofollow guide to creating stunning, sculptural garments with a couture feel. Japanese pattern books pattern magic stretch two peas in a pod. Nov 26, 2007 hi i love the international charted pattern, cant understand the english was, give me a pattern and i can do anything, ebay sell some japanese books. Canadian designer dorothy siemens incorporates japanese stitch patterns into many of her. I dont think the latest english translations of the book have the drafting instructions. Apr 29, 2018 i was given my first copy of the pattern magic book shortly after it was published. Pdf the magic book the secret free download 272 pages. Its a simple aline dress with a tie belt from the japanese pattern book feminine wardrobe. Buy pattern magic at with free international shipping.
There are 3 books in the series, all by yoshiko tsukiori, who could possibly be the best japanese sewing pattern maker. Yoshiko tsukiori pattern h from stylish dress book yoshiko tsukiori is a popular japanese sewing pattern designer. Catalogue order price lowhigh price highlow name az name za. Today im modelling dress f from the very first book in the series, stylish dress book 1. All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included and as throughout the series, all the patterns are based on a basic block which supplied in the book. For example, the kojiki describes an ukei or seiyaku covenant. This book features 6 magic patterns that can be transformed into 36 different styles, with 216 different looks. Topics clothes collection opensource language english. In pattern magic another japanese pattern book is a blouse so similar its frightening. By the way, the title of the translated pattern magic 2 is more pattern magic so dont be confused. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Aug 24, 2011 the books outline how to create flat patterns for avant garde garments inspired by geometric shapes. Realistic needle felt cats and dogs japanese craft book.
Inspiring and exciting, this volume takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with more stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Pattern magic 3 by tomoko nakamichi, paperback barnes. The book knitted socks east and west by judy sumner was inspired by japanese stitch patterns. This pattern is from a japanese tawashi book japanese magic scrubber book isbn 9784834762947 and is very loosely translated by me. The japanese bunka bodice block how to work with it pattern magic. Sep 22, 2010 pattern magic is the cult pattern making book from japan. By following different markers on the pattern, the skirt can be.
Pattern magic 2 is the cult patterncutting book from japan, partner to the original title pattern magic. Free download or read online the magic pdf epub the secret series book. How to sew japanese sewing patterns ebook by rin gomuraelkan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Pdf sewing pattern dress japanese wave pdf file with ebook. Pattern magic 2 is the follow up to the bestselling pattern magic. Pattern magic is the cult patterncutting book from japan. However, to me, the design appears unfinished, as there is a distinct right and wrong side to the pattern. Pattern magic is the cult patternmaking book from japan. Ive finally gotten around to playing with one of the styles depicted in pattern magic. Japanese wavethe summer dress sewing pattern japanese wave developed by pattern magic is for advanced and professionals, because you have to think in an unusual way sewing it.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Pattern magic 3 is the companion volume to the cult japanese pattern magic and pattern magic 2 that fans have been waiting for in this new, addition to the pattern magic series, tomoko nakamichi brings the subject alive by showing the finished designs in three dimensions. It takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. My ocd peeked its ugly head and i toiled until i came up with a way that would make me happy. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with stepby step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Complete with beautiful fullcolor photos, stepbystep instructions, and a cd of printable patterns, this easytofollow book shows how 6 patterns x 6 looks x 6 fabric suggestions for each look results in a. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book. The author, japanese professor of fashion tomoko nakamichi, says, you can create a garment by cutting, moving and reassembling the pieces of a pattern, just like the pieces of a puzzle. The companion volume to the cult japanese pattern magic and pattern magic 2 that fans have been waiting for. I love the intricate, sculptural garments in pattern magic theyre so clever and innovative. Uttering the divine words of the shinto divination ritual known as ukehi supposedly.
Recently i shared photos of a crochet flower from a japanese crochet book on instagram and many of you have asked for the pattern. Incredible for inspiration and everything is charted. Pattern magic as a source of inspiration part 1 the shapes of fabric. Englishfor the first time pattern magic 1 and 2 the cult pattern cutting book from japan has been published in english. Pattern magic 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. Henry neckline sweater, bear mittens, socks, guernsey sweater, socks, white cap, aran long cardigan, mushroom mittens, wave pattern sweater, shawl, cardigan, loop cardigan, border cap, red scarf, blue scarf, long cardigan. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format.
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Pattern magic 2 is the cult pattern cutting book from japan, partner to the original title pattern magic. We had a japanese teacher, no book, except for a blank book in which to draw the pattern we were drafting. The books outline how to create flat patterns for avant garde garments inspired by geometric shapes. I was given my first copy of the pattern magic book shortly after it was published. The individual sewing pattern pieces move across the body and end in two places in the pockets that arise through this funnel shape. The magic pattern book amy barickman vintage made modern. Japanese pattern books wearing a square pattern magic 2. Pattern magic laurence king publishing fashion books. I have translated just the flower pattern and below this is an image of the book and a link to where it can be purchased. The original pattern for this tawashi is from a japanese book japanese magic scrubber book isbn 9784834762947. Apr 28, 2016 there are different kinds of japanese pattern book for women clothing which will help you learn multiplicity of items. Loop has a fantastic selection of japanese books covering knitting, crochet. Complete with beautiful fullcolor photos, stepbystep instructions, and a.