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# Clear diagrams & scaling guides Step-by-step pattern projects Detailed couture sewing instructions Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics (Part of the best-selling Japanese inspired Pattern Magic series)

**Price:** 305 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Sculpt your style with Japan’s pattern-cutting cult classic!

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- **What is this?** Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics (Part of the best-selling Japanese inspired Pattern Magic series)
- **How much does it cost?** 305 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Visual Learning at Its Best:** Follow clear diagrams and photos that simplify complex techniques.
- • **Perfect for Ambitious Makers:** Ideal for fashion pros and passionate hobbyists ready to elevate their craft.
- • **Inspired by Nature & Geometry:** Transform stretch fabrics into couture-worthy pieces with innovative shapes.
- • **Join a Global Creative Movement:** Be part of the cult-favorite series shaping modern pattern design.
- • **Master the Art of Pattern Cutting:** Unlock creative, sculptural garment designs with expert guidance.

## Overview

Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics is a best-selling Japanese-inspired pattern cutting book that offers step-by-step projects, detailed diagrams, and couture-level sewing techniques focused on manipulating stretch fabrics. Perfect for fashion designers and advanced hobbyists, it blends artistic inspiration with practical instruction to create innovative, sculptural garments.

## Description

Pattern Magic is the cult pattern–cutting 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. Pattern Magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. 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 toiles and the finished garments. These easy–to–follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look. • Step–by–step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers – with clear diagrams and photographs. • Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling. • Easy–to–follow, detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look Reviews for Pattern Magic : 'The feeling of figuring the puzzle out makes this book series a joy to explore' House of Pinheiro 'If you've mastered the basics of pattern cutting, have caught the bug and are eager to experiment with complex 3d designs, you should definitely take a look at Pattern Magic' Tilly And The Buttons Blog 'I've had an explosion of inspiration, and I'm not even an expert in sewing!… I'm sure that many of you, fashion designers or not, can learn a lot from these tutorials' ImaginativeBloom.com CONTENTS: Part 1: Creating form through inspiration: Accents, Gathered hole, Crater, The drop hole, Lumps and bumps Part 2: Making patterns for haute couture garments: Draped design, The twist, Hide and seek, Interwoven design, Bamboo shoot, The knot, Two distinct expressions, An intriguing curve, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman, Bunka–style sloper (block) for an adult woman (Size M) (half–scale)

Review: An great follow up from the previous books - The book is split into two parts, the first is about seeing garments in a different perspective and creative cuts and the second part is on how to use the properties of stretch fabrics through drape and manipulation. A few of the styles would slot seamlessly into the previous books. The book is all about manipulating fabric. It's not about flattering the body rather it's about what can be done with the constraints you have in garment design. The aesthetics is in appreciating this. It's a fantastic reference book and I've seen some of these styles (from all 3 books) being used in actual collections (Levi's, Sara Philips and Gail Sorronda). The apple peel shape is something I've already seen from Levi's with their jeans for example. In regards to the designers and author, I couldn't say who did it 'first'. The instructions, line drawings and photos go into great detail and having a few patterns in the book really is a added bonus which gets you excited about trying some of these ideas. I'm glad that it has been translated as I bought the first two books in Japanese before the English translation ones came out as the concepts, photos and line drawings were worth buying the book alone (I did buy the first two again in English). Two books I also recommend as 'companions' to these are the Drape Drape books by Hisako Sato.
Review: fabulous - Ms. Nakamichi continues to blow me away with her innovative pattern books. Her pattern concepts get get e thinking not just out of the box but around the corner and up some stairs and through a little hole that leads to an other universe where people aren't constrained by the same ideas the typical consumer has; she leaves me finding inspiration in the mundane, in the random organic object, in the past, in the future. I'm also thrilled that this edition was available in English. its much easier to follow the directions using both the text and the images...and much easier to obtain the book. I would love to see how she handles repeat patterns and textures since she is so proficient at making otherwise mundane, plain muslin and jersey knit leap into artful arcs and stick the landing.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,131 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #240 in Sewing Patterns & Templates |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 567 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An great follow up from the previous books
*by M***Y on March 31, 2012*

The book is split into two parts, the first is about seeing garments in a different perspective and creative cuts and the second part is on how to use the properties of stretch fabrics through drape and manipulation. A few of the styles would slot seamlessly into the previous books. The book is all about manipulating fabric. It's not about flattering the body rather it's about what can be done with the constraints you have in garment design. The aesthetics is in appreciating this. It's a fantastic reference book and I've seen some of these styles (from all 3 books) being used in actual collections (Levi's, Sara Philips and Gail Sorronda). The apple peel shape is something I've already seen from Levi's with their jeans for example. In regards to the designers and author, I couldn't say who did it 'first'. The instructions, line drawings and photos go into great detail and having a few patterns in the book really is a added bonus which gets you excited about trying some of these ideas. I'm glad that it has been translated as I bought the first two books in Japanese before the English translation ones came out as the concepts, photos and line drawings were worth buying the book alone (I did buy the first two again in English). Two books I also recommend as 'companions' to these are the Drape Drape books by Hisako Sato.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fabulous
*by S***D on September 21, 2012*

Ms. Nakamichi continues to blow me away with her innovative pattern books. Her pattern concepts get get e thinking not just out of the box but around the corner and up some stairs and through a little hole that leads to an other universe where people aren't constrained by the same ideas the typical consumer has; she leaves me finding inspiration in the mundane, in the random organic object, in the past, in the future. I'm also thrilled that this edition was available in English. its much easier to follow the directions using both the text and the images...and much easier to obtain the book. I would love to see how she handles repeat patterns and textures since she is so proficient at making otherwise mundane, plain muslin and jersey knit leap into artful arcs and stick the landing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The wait is finally over!
*by A***E on April 10, 2012*

I purchased the first two Pattern Magic books in English last year to help inspire me for unique ideas, and also to understand pattern construction better. When I found out there was a third, I could hardly contain myself. However it was only in Japanese at the time. Though I am striving to learn Japanese, I am only familiar with the Hiragana alphabet. Much like the first two books, the third has a lovely step by step instructions with images to follow along. I also love the fact that these books come with patterns so you can start from where they started to create your own look. I do suggest that American beginners should take classes or start with simple American instructions first, so that they have the basic understanding of pattern making in their foundations. I am striving to be the best fashion designer, and the Japanese culture is a huge influence in my life along side the music industry, so these books are the perfect find for me.

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