{"product_id":"9781856697064","title":"Pattern Magic 2","description":"Author: Tomoko Nakamichi\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781856697064\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Laurence King Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Mar 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 104 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattern Magic 2\u003c\/i\u003e is the follow up to the best-selling \u003ci\u003ePattern Magic\u003c\/i\u003e. This series takes the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan and gives the reader an easy-to-follow guide to creating stunning, sculptural garments with a couture feel. 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book looks at creating interesting surfaces, optical illusions and curved shapes through pattern cutting. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting 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 muslins (toiles) and the finished garments. The 200 illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReview for \u003ci\u003ePattern Magic 2\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A super useful thing I found in these books is that EACH of the projects shown has its own tutorial with text, measurements and step by step images that show you how to create the paper pattern. This allow you to learn new sewing techniques.'\u003c\/i\u003e Imaginativebloom.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCONTENTS:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing this book\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFundamentals\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart 1: Playing with Geometrics\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWearing a balloon; wearing a circle; wearing a triangle; wearing a square; sprouting at the back; sprouting at the front; just like a stole; a ball-shaped accordion; circular accordion; circular sleeve; square accordion\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart 2: Decorative structures\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKnots; like a jungle; stars; flip turn; different facings, different looks; cowl neck; application of the cowl-neck design\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart 3: It vanished...\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA vanishing scarf; a vanishing tie; a vanishing lapel; a vanishing pocket\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBunka-style sloper for an adult woman\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBunka-style sloper for an adult woman (size M) (half-scale)\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*The dress form used as the basis for the designs in this book is the Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult Japanese woman. All patterns are for a size M Japanese woman (bust 83cm, waist 64cm, and centre back length 38cm). The position of the cutting and opening out lines, the allowances, and other measurements may vary according to garment size. If you are using the half-scale dress form, reduce the full-sized measurements on the drawings by half when you develop the patterns.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more Pattern Magic inspiration try the companion titles:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePattern Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePattern Magic 3\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46325636759710,"sku":"ADS-9781856697064","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781856697064.jpg?v=1766547216","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781856697064","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}