Sep 09, 2016 i dont even remember how my love affair with japanese sewing books started. We love patterncutters with novel approaches to the human form. Tomoko nakamichi japanese sewing book for drape fashion. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. It reminds me of summer and a little fresh breeze, both feminine and delicate.
Stretch fabrics part of the bestselling japanese inspired pattern magic series. Japanese sewing book for simple women clothes, blouse, pants, skirt outfit garment patterns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Some of the most popular japanese pattern books have been translated into english. The thing that makes this a practical book is the fact that many of the techniques are easily useable in everyday clothes, and theres much more machinesewing involved. To celebrate the return of the great british sewing bee we are offering all sewing fans new and old the chance to download a few of our exclusive patterns from the magazine as a. Apr 19, 2011 on page 36 in tomoko nakamichis pattern magic is a fun sleeve that will be suitable for this project. Getting started with japanese sewing patterns clothespress. Bet you couldnt tell though, huh they were all such pros. All the measurements and scaling information you need to start pattern making is included and as throughout the series, all the patterns are based on a basic block which supplied in the book. On page 36 in tomoko nakamichis pattern magic is a fun sleeve that will be suitable for this project.
The examples and illustrations are modern, usually catwalkshots. Basic of lock stitch sewing machine isbn 9784529044127. Im sure youve seen yuko double gauze swim and gym bags. Tomoko nakamichi a former professor at tokyos bunka fashion college works with draping and flat patterns to create clean sculptural pieces check. I know these books can seem slightly different from those of which i speak normally here on ib but reading them ive had an explosion of inspiration, and im not even an expert in sewing and even less in. For the first time pattern magic 1 and 2 the cult patterncutting book from japan has been published in english. Drape drape, in my view, is a sophisticated version of a commercial patterns instructional guideline. Find all the posts from the 20 japanese sewing book series here.
It was not the first thing i noticed in the book, but as i have studied it numerous times, i discovered it all of a sudden. Tomoko nakamichi books biography and list of works author. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometricshapes, and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. My first japanese sewing book was a gift from my sister. By the way, pattern magic is translated from japanese, so the format may be different from other sewing books you have read.
I didnt even realize it until halfway through the series, but this was the first time guest posting for three of my guest bloggers sanae, frances and robin. Wild flower garden cross stitch available at the workroom by kazuko aoki. Apr 07, 2011 yes, it is a bit flat, but the pattern is there. The book takes a creative approach to pattern making, with stepby step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. The books contain full size patterns, but heres the rub, all of the pattern pieces are printed one on top of the other requiring you to trace the pattern pieces as needed for your selected.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Pattern magic takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with stepbystep projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. Includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests, and jackets, with easytofollow stepbystep instructions and diagrams that skilfully guide the reader through the draping process. Pattern magic nakamichi tomoko japanese fashion designers, pattern. Being half japanese, id grown up in a house with shelves filled with japanese craft books. Posts about tomoko nakamichi written by vmcfashion. Pattern magic 3 by tomoko nakamichi, paperback barnes. Oct 27, 2014 tomoko nakamichi japanese sewing book for drape. Issue 12 great british sewing bee dress download love sewing. Top 10 japanese sewing pattern books until i started blogging, and reading other sewing blogs, i had no idea about the popularity of japanese sewing pattern books. Sep 29, 2010 if you are an ace dressmaker, looking for a whole new dimension in your cutting and sewing, make sure you get yourself a copy of pattern magic. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Drapey knit dress pattern as featured in the brilliant new gbsb sewing book which comes free when you subscribe to love sewing magazine, this drapey dress is designed to flatter all figures, the elegant dress has a fantastic silhouette inspired by. This book brings together the results of the research on garment patterns she has carried out to help instruct her students.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. Stretch fabrics part of the bestselling japanese inspired pattern magic series nakamichi, tomoko on. The kind folks at tuttle publishing sent another japanese sewing book for us to have a look at and generously included some copies to give away to you, dear readers. Roundup inspiring japanese sewing blogs sew in love. Sep 19, 2012 drape drape 2 is the followup to the cult japanese draping book drape drape and the latest in the new series from bunka fashion college. Drape drape, pattern magic, refashion, sewing techniques, womens for my birthday this year, my sister gave me a book i had been coveting for some time drape drape 2 by hisako sato. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. These books really changed my sewing approach and ricocheted me off into a completely different style zone where ive never felt more comfortable. There is a small illustration showing that you secure your braid with stitches on the back of the fabric. I must be honest and say that i didnt know this artist before. Due to the increase in online orders, please allow 45 business days for your order to be processed and shipped. Written by tomoko nakamichi of the famous bunka fashion college in japan a college who taught fashion innovator yohji yamamoto this series of books introduces the reader to thinking about. Im sad, but so so grateful for my awesome guests for all of their hard work.
After serving many years as a professor at bunka fashion college, ms. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Tomoko nakamichi biography tomoko nakamichi biography and list of works tomoko nakamichi books covid19 update april 29, 2020. There is a small illustration showing that you secure your braid with stitches on the back of. Tomoko nakamichi books biography and list of works. I do think that the patterns as illustrated in drape drape are slightly roomer than i would wear so i happily ran the risk and erred on the side of smallernotbigger. If you are attempting to make your own takenoko top, look at the bottom right of page 85 in the book. Oasis down under aboriginal tossed sea turtles purple oa6011601.
Pattern magic is the cult patternmaking book from japan. Drape drape 2 is the followup to the cult japanese draping book drape drape and the latest in the new series from bunka fashion college. Patternmaking as art and viable change to the fast fashion. Purl sohos tutorial on drafting japanese sewing patterns gives a stepbystep guide. Dec 29, 2015 the kind folks at tuttle publishing sent another japanese sewing book for us to have a look at and generously included some copies to give away to you, dear readers.
I like the quirky originality in japanese crafts, and the sewing projects seem to have that extra attention to detail. Looks like the japanese sewing book series is already over. Buy pattern magic at with free international shipping. 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. Sep 22, 2010 pattern magic is the cult patternmaking book from japan. Issue 12 great british sewing bee dress download love. Im an australian size 6 to 8 and my measurements correspond with m.
Pattern magic is the cult patterncutting book from japan. Mar 08, 2016 the companion volume to the cult japanese pattern magic and pattern magic 2 that fans have been waiting for. Im the owner of the workroom, a sewing studio, shop and community space in toronto. Pattern magic nakamichi tomoko in 2019 japanese fashion. First try at tomoko nakamichi pattern magic sewingforfun.
The great british sewing bee drapey dress as featured in issue 12 of love sewing magazine. What i mean is the book only comes with readymade full scale patterns and instructions from which you can,yourself, apply to attempt various designs provided in the book sounds familiar. I dont even remember how my love affair with japanese sewing books started. In this new addition to the pattern magic series, tomoko nakamichi brings the subject alive by showing the finished designs in three dimensions. The companion volume to the cult japanese pattern magic and pattern magic 2 that fans have been waiting for. Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds curses on design making, both in japan and overseas.