The books contain instructions on drafting a basic Bunka-style sloper, which is a bit different from the ones I normally use. I love how beautifully this book is designed and photographed - the mini-size dress form is so cute. It’s mostly flat-patternmaking, although many times it looks like one would have to drape to get such results. Each design comes with step by step written and photographed instructions making these intriguing designs possible. I am NOT a pattern maker and only an intermediate, but intrepid, sewist so actually reading through this book really stretches my sewing imagination.

This and the top above are just two of many designs in the books that can be incorporated with other ideas or can be used to create a feature for a simple garment. You can create a garment by cutting, moving and reassemblingthe piecesof a pattern, just like the pieces of.All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. One of the fellow-students had brought the first two books with her in class and we were all leafing through them, amazed by the designs. I purchased both this book and the sequel several years ago when they were only available in Japanese, so I can't read them, but the photos and diagrams are very clear and make excellent inspiration. For me, these are timeless books and I know any sewing enthusiast would be over the moon if they received one of these books as a present. Having made a few of these designs, my advice would be toalways label your pattern pieces, use more notches than you've ever used before and numberthe corresponding notches.

We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. I can imagine many of the designs makingup a part of a red carpet outfit or to be worn at a Sunday brunch just by using different fabrics.This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. You might find it helpful to use our free Pattern Cutting Cheat Sheetthat I have put together to provide a quick checklist as to what you should have on every pattern as well as giving a better understanding of all the pattern cutting symbols.

Gives all the basic information needed to start pattern cutting: from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Every time I look at them they provide new ideas for other designs or just a great 3D fashion jigsaw puzzle; as a lover of jigsaw puzzles, this is a great variation of the classic puzzle for me. I can imagine many of the designs making up a part of a red carpet outfit or to be worn at a Sunday brunch just by using different fabrics.

These easy-to-follow illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look. Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in. For example, this front top section below, from Pattern Magic , could create a beautiful bodice section for a silk dress or the perfect front of a top in a light cotton fabric. Web icon An illustration of a computer application window Wayback Machine Texts icon An illustration of an open book.