Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics Tomoko Nakamichi Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics is the latest in the series of cult Japanese pattern making books, now translated into English. The new volume looks at pattern cutting in stretch and jersey fabric. Material that stretches lengthways or sideways can be magical in itself. This book takes the special qualities of jersey and stretch textiles and uses them to create stunning, sculptural designs. In two parts, the book shows how to work with stretch fabrics and how to cut patterns that exploit their properties with truly original results. The book is accompanied by a basic paper pattern block/sloper. •Third cult pattern cutting book – now available in English •Pattern cutting with stretch and jersey fabric •Easy-to-follow, step-by-step text •Highly illustrated, with beautiful photography •Brings the subject alive by showing the finished designs in three dimensions •Includes a paper pattern block/sloper After serving many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Tomoko Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on pattern making, both in her native Japan and internationally. This book brings together the results of the research on garment patterns she has carried out to help instruct her students. Specification Format: 257 × 190 mm / 10 × 7 1 ⁄2 in Extent: 104 pages Illustrations: 200 illustrations Binding: Paperback ISBN: 978 1 85669 827 6 To be published: May 2012 www.laurenceking.com Laurence King books are distributed throughout the world (outside USA, Canada and Mexico) by Thames & Hudson Ltd. Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7845 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7845 5050 Email: sales@thameshudson.co.uk www.thamesandhudson.com Distributed in the United States and Mexico by Chronicle Books Telephone: (800) 759 0190 Fax: (800) 286 9471 Email: frontdesk@chroniclebooks.com www.chroniclebooks.com Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books Telephone: (604) 323-7100 Fax: (604) 323-2600 Email: info@raincoast.com