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More Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting text from Japan, partner to the original Pattern Magic book. 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. This 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. These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes. Review: Great for Further Developing Pattern Use and Garment Making - I purchased this book at the same time as the first Pattern Magic book. Initially I came across a few designs on pinterest, which is where I originally learned about the books. I was happy to see they had been translated to English and was really excited about them. I started sewing when I was about 4 but have gotten really into garment making in the last few years. The first book I found excellent for starting to work with the complicated patterns but yet was still easy enough to give a go. This book does not disappoint either. Like the first book it shows how to lay complicated designs on a flat pattern and how to assemble the garment. The book goes through pattern markings in the book and there are a lot of very detailed photos and details in writing of how to read the pattern. I Made the Nyokitto at the front bodice and found that a nice challenge that I was able to complete. The ball shaped accordion (which is what is shown on the sleeve on the front of the book) looks interesting and I would like to try that next. I'm also particularly excited to try the vanishing tie as this was another photo I found on pinterest. Part one goes through Wearing a Balloon, Wearing a Cirgle, 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. Part two goes through Knots, Like a Jungle, Stars, Flip Turn, Different Facings Different Looks,Cowl Neck, Application of the Cowl Neck Design. Part three goes into A Vanishing scarf, vanishing tie, vanishing lapel and a vanishing pocket. My only compliant is similar to the first book I wish there was more information about the best types of fabric to use with each technique, but with some trial and error you get there in the end. I would highly recommend for someone who already has experience in garment making and pattern reading as without it I think a reader would be a little lost. It is great for further developing your pattern and garment making. It has me looking at couture dresses more and trying to work out the complicated designs and I have started to find this very very interesting. Review: Adore it - I am writing one review on all 3 books as they are my opinion and experience. This is back to the roots of basic common sense in pattern making from ordinary shapes you see around you. The explanations are simple and clear and you can easily follow them. As the sloper or master pattern is made to measure and meant to fit the human body properly, all you have to do is take the patterns to a printer and blow them up to the size recommended and then another increase by just 2% nor more than 3% to fit the western human body better without the pain of having to reform it by hand yourself. Alternative is if you have a shop bought pattern in your size then use that to measure it against the Japanese sloper - make the adjustments and then retrace and then copy again. Opens up your imagination - and you can see how easy pattern making and grading can be - good pix but stingy on finishing off info! Finally did the cover sleeve this year because had challenges with the pleating in crescents and found that I had to increase pattern to larger size first and then found the answer to incorporating sleeve to garment without affecting accordion knife pleats did only a mock toile and took pictures but Tomoko's clue to this is actually in how she describes the effect of sleeve when correctly pleated took a week but glad I cracked it! I own 3 of her books & am done collecting....!
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D**B
Great for Further Developing Pattern Use and Garment Making
I purchased this book at the same time as the first Pattern Magic book. Initially I came across a few designs on pinterest, which is where I originally learned about the books. I was happy to see they had been translated to English and was really excited about them. I started sewing when I was about 4 but have gotten really into garment making in the last few years. The first book I found excellent for starting to work with the complicated patterns but yet was still easy enough to give a go. This book does not disappoint either. Like the first book it shows how to lay complicated designs on a flat pattern and how to assemble the garment. The book goes through pattern markings in the book and there are a lot of very detailed photos and details in writing of how to read the pattern. I Made the Nyokitto at the front bodice and found that a nice challenge that I was able to complete. The ball shaped accordion (which is what is shown on the sleeve on the front of the book) looks interesting and I would like to try that next. I'm also particularly excited to try the vanishing tie as this was another photo I found on pinterest. Part one goes through Wearing a Balloon, Wearing a Cirgle, 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. Part two goes through Knots, Like a Jungle, Stars, Flip Turn, Different Facings Different Looks,Cowl Neck, Application of the Cowl Neck Design. Part three goes into A Vanishing scarf, vanishing tie, vanishing lapel and a vanishing pocket. My only compliant is similar to the first book I wish there was more information about the best types of fabric to use with each technique, but with some trial and error you get there in the end. I would highly recommend for someone who already has experience in garment making and pattern reading as without it I think a reader would be a little lost. It is great for further developing your pattern and garment making. It has me looking at couture dresses more and trying to work out the complicated designs and I have started to find this very very interesting.
E**E
Adore it
I am writing one review on all 3 books as they are my opinion and experience. This is back to the roots of basic common sense in pattern making from ordinary shapes you see around you. The explanations are simple and clear and you can easily follow them. As the sloper or master pattern is made to measure and meant to fit the human body properly, all you have to do is take the patterns to a printer and blow them up to the size recommended and then another increase by just 2% nor more than 3% to fit the western human body better without the pain of having to reform it by hand yourself. Alternative is if you have a shop bought pattern in your size then use that to measure it against the Japanese sloper - make the adjustments and then retrace and then copy again. Opens up your imagination - and you can see how easy pattern making and grading can be - good pix but stingy on finishing off info! Finally did the cover sleeve this year because had challenges with the pleating in crescents and found that I had to increase pattern to larger size first and then found the answer to incorporating sleeve to garment without affecting accordion knife pleats did only a mock toile and took pictures but Tomoko's clue to this is actually in how she describes the effect of sleeve when correctly pleated took a week but glad I cracked it! I own 3 of her books & am done collecting....!
S**R
Great
Gift for Christmas
H**D
great book
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. 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. This is a fantastic book presenting great new ideas and thought. This price is stunning as i spent £30 per book when it was first out (not english) so at £15 (or what the price is at the moment) is well worth the buy
C**R
Interesting ideas
There are some very interesting ideas in here to take your sewing to another level. Very clear photos and instructions. I would have preferred one comprehensive book rather than several smaller volumes.
F**S
Great book
Perfect for pattern drafting
P**R
Great inspirational cutting
The designs in this book are unusual so you can learn a lot about the way creative 3D shapes are cut. This book is very clear and should help to inspire designers and not just cutters. This book isn't technically for the beginner but it should be attempted by all so I would recommend it as a resource book.
A**A
Book with good tips.
Very interesting and images seem straight forward, even for a non expert like me.
G**L
Näh-Experimente
Genau wie sein Vorgänger, Pattern Magic" ist dieses Buch für Anfänger NICHT geignet. Es richtet sich eher an Profis, bzw. fortgeschrittene Hobbyschneider/-innen. Dabei ist der Inhalt sogar noch ausgefallener als beim ersten Buch. Zugegebenermaßen sind die meisten der vorgestellten Kleidungsstücke im Alltag nicht tragbar. Sie stammen aus dem Bereich Kunst-Experiment mit Textilien und zeigen auf, was man mit Stoff eigentlich alles machen kann- und worauf man normalerweise eher nicht kommen würde. Die Autorin, eine japanische Mode-Professorin, hat sich diesmal noch stärker dem mathematischen Bereich zugewandt, darum sind viele Kleidungsstücke eben auch geometrisch aufgebaut und insgesamt ist der Stil minimalistisch-futuristisch oder schlicht experimentell. Einiges erinnert an Mode von Comme de Garconnes oder Yamamoto. Trotzdem: Es macht Spaß, mit diesem Buch zu spielen und auszuprobieren. Die Anleitungen sind, wie schon im ersten Buch, sehr ausführlich mit Bilderkursen zum Erstellen der Schnitte und ausgezeichneten Fotos. Englischkenntnisse sind zwar Voraussetzung- aber die Diagramme und Bildbeschreibungen sind so gut, dass es eigentlich meist auch so geht. Die Größenangaben sind auch diesmal in ZENTIMETER! Inhalt: Grundsätzliches am Beispiel eines Oberteils mit asymetrischen Einsätzen rundum Teil 1 Spielen mit der Geometrie 1. Einen Ballon tragen Zwei verschiedene Arten eines kurzen, ärmellosen Oberteils in angedeuteter Ballonform, einmal mit und einmal ohne in die Front integrierten Kragen 2. Einen Kreis tragen Kreisförmiges kurzes Oberteil ohne Ärmel, so gefaltet, dass es vorn bis zur Taille geht und hinten eine pfeilspitzenförmige Öffnung bis fast zum Nacken hat. 3. Einen Kreis tragen- Variante 2 Kurzes Top mit V-Ausschnitt und kreisförmiger Taille- hinten gerafft und hochgezogen 4. Ein Dreieck tragen Kapuzen-Mantel/Cape mit und ohne Ärmel aus einer Dreiecksform 5. Ein Quadrat tragen Langärmelige Jacke mit hohem Kragen aus Quadrat entwickelt 6. "Aus dem Rücken sprießend" (Nyokitto) Kurzes, ärmelloses Oberteil mit dreieckigem "Zipfel" am Rücken, sieht aus wie eine Schein-Kapuze 7. Nyokitto, diesmal aus der Front Gleiche Technik wie bei "aus dem Rücken sprießend"- nur diesmal an der Front und nicht als Dreieckszipfel, sondern als taschenartige Vertiefung oder in fast rechteckiger Form auf Brusthöhe. 8. Nyokitto an der Front Dritte Variante der gleichen Technik- diesmal mit nach unten umgeschlagener Drapierung, die unter der Brust eine nach unten weisende Pfeilspitzenform bildet. 9. "Wie eine Stola" Kurzes ärmelloses Oberteil mit Schulter-Nackenbereich-Faltung, die eine Art Stola bildet 10. "Ein ballförmiges Akkordeon" Kurze Puff-Ärmel in Lampionform (Jabara, Titelbild) 11. Rundes Jabara Rückenausschnitt in Kreisform. Dabei werden mehrere, unterschiedlich große Kreise so vernäht, dass das Loch sich nach innen verjüngt und das Ganze sogar noch einen Ziehharmonika-Effekt hat 12. Ärmel aus Kreisen Zwei Kreispaare, eher Scheiben werden so vernäht, dass sie einen plastischen Effekt als Ärmel ergeben 13. Quadratischer Jabara Taillierte, ärmellose Weste mit mehrfach übereinandergelegten Falten an beiden Seiten Teil 2 Dekorative Strukturen 1. Knoten Kurzes, korsagenähnliches Oberteil ohne Ärmel mit V-förmigem Ausschnitt, eingearbeitetem Knoten und Sichtfenster in der Front 2. Knoten- Variante 1 Ärmelloses Shiftkleid mit einer Drapierung aus langen eingeabeiteten Bändern, die wahlweise bis zu 10 Knoten an der Front ergeben 3. "Wie ein Dschungel" Kurzes figurbetontes Oberteil mit diversen asymetrischen Verkreuzungen an der Front 4. "Sterne" Minitop mit Verdrehung an der Front 5. "Verdrehung für einen Drapierungseffekt" Ärmelloses Top mit verdrehter Front 6. Variante 1 zur Verdrehung Verdrehung an der Front wird seitlich eingesteckt wie bei einem Schal 7. "Verschiedene Oberflächen, unterschiedliches Aussehen" Kurzes Oberteil mit angedeutetem, asymetrisch-kurvigem Wasserfallausschnitt, gleicher Ausschnitt als Quadrat, als V und als stark asymetrische Falte, bzw. asymetrische Falte am Ausschnitt und am unteren Rand des Oberteils 8. "Kapuzen-Nacken" Kurzes, ärmelloses Oberteil mit sehr tiefem Rückenausschnitt in Form einer angedeuteten Kapuze 9. Kapuzen Design mit angesetztem Kragen Kurzes, ärmelloses Oberteil mit tief ausgeschnittenem aufgesetzten Kragen, Variante: Langärmelige Jacke mit hohem, umgeklappten Stehkragen Teil 3 ...Es verschwindet (unauffällige und raffinierte Details und Accessoires, die im gleichen Stoff wie das Kleidungsstück gearbeitet werden und deshalb damit "verschmelzen", bzw. mit eingearbeitet werden.) 1. "Ein Schal löst sich in Luft auf" Kurzes, ärmelloses Oberteil mit Kragen und darin eingearbeitetem Bindeschal 2. "Eine Krawatte verschwindet" Kurze Kragenbluse ohne Ärmel mit in die Front eingearbeiteter Krawatte 3. "Ein verschwindender Jackenaufschlag" Ärmelloses Oberteil mit Kragen und "Scheinjackenaufschlag"- in die Front eingearbeitet 4. "Eine Tasche verschwindet" Nur halb sichtbare, asymetrische Tasche, die eine Scheintasche vorgibt- in drei Varianten
G**V
A Good one
Book received in Good condition, seller was ES Corporation.
L**A
Eccezionale
Il libro è in inglese però è molto facile e intuitivo
S**H
enjoyable book
enjoyable book easy to understand includes pictures.
M**S
Magnifico
Mejor que el Magic Pattern 1. No vienen patrones a tamaño real y está en inglés, se explica cómo construirlos de manera bastante visual. Es parecida a la técnica de Shingo Sato (TR Cutting School). Me parece un libro imprescindible si te gusta el diseño japonés.
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