Nakamichi, Tomoko,

Pattern magic / Tomoko Nakamichi. - English language edition. - 103 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

"Original Japanese edition published by Bunka Publishing Bureau, Bunka Gakuen"--T.p. verso.

Fundamentals -- Part 1. Creating form through inspiration : Accents (deppari) -- Gathered hole -- Crater -- The drop hole (otoshiana) -- Lumps and bumps (dekoboko) -- Part 2. Making patterns for haute couture garments : Draped design -- The twist (nejiri) -- Hide and seek (kakurenbo) -- Interwoven design -- Bamboo shoot (takenoko) -- The knot (musubu) -- Two distinct expressions -- An intriguing curve -- Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman.

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Dressmaking--Pattern design--Japan
Garment cutting--Japan
Clothing and dress measurements.
Dressmaking--Patterns.

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