内容简介：
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.
作者简介：
After serving many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Ms. Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on fashion design, both in Japan and overseas. This book brings together the results of the research on garment patterns she has carried out to help instruct her students.
目录：
Part 1 Creating form through inspirationUsing this bookFundamentalsAccents(deppari)Gathered holeCraterThe drop hole(otoshiana)Lumps and bumps(dekoboko)Part 2 Making patterns for haute couture garmentsDraped designThe twist(nejiri)Hide and seek(kakurenbo)Interwoven designBamboo shoot(takenoko)The knot(musubu)Two distinct expressionsAn intriguing curve