Pattern Magic

Je suis fashion designer et je ne recommande ce livre que 1.aux passionnés aux bases de patronage solides. Il est 2.Aux étudiants en cursus de Fashion design 3. Aux stylistes et modélistes. Merveilleux ouvrage qui vous invite dans le monde du maître du moulage Reçu en a peine deux semaines et demi. Ravie j'habite au moyen Orient

I have volumes one through three and I will continue to add this collection of books to my sewing library as long as they’re being published. My biggest problems with books like these that showcase these kind of incredible techniques is that they are typically galleries vs tutorials. These books are the opposite. The level of instruction is almost overwhelming in the best possible way. The images and written instructions/descriptions are extremely thorough and therefore accessible for sewists who are looking for a challenge. The coolest thing, that might seem a little obvious, is that you’re learning the TECHNIQUE not the pattern for the featured projects and so you’re able to apply the techniques and experiment with whatever you might be working on. A lot of fun.

Genial

Il libro è in inglese però è molto facile e intuitivo

As an experienced pattern-maker/draper it is difficult to find a pattern-making book that is challenging and includes something other than basic sloper instruction and boring styles. I was thrilled to find this book, which is everything that those other pattern-making books are not. . . it has original and creative ideas with clear instructions and good quality pictures. This book is GREAT! It's a small book but each of the styles/patterns are intriguing and the skills shown can be applied to other new designs. This book assumes a basic level of pattern-making skill (the stronger your skills the easier it will be to re-create these designs). You can use your own slopers (or blocks) to try out the techniques shown or you can copy the half-scale slopers (front and back bodice pieces) that are included at the back of the book, allowing you to start practicing the examples immediately. Note: the measurements given throughout the book are in centimeters (cm.) so those of use who are used to working in inches have some converting to do! The sketches (lots of them!) for each style/pattern show each of the major steps very clearly and the book includes many photos (all very clear and lots of close-ups which are helpful in understanding the shapes and steps involved). The author uses paper to mock-up many of the concepts then cuts them apart to create the patterns -- think of draping, but with paper instead of muslin! (The author doesn't mention the need to add seam allowances to the patterns created from cutting apart these paper mock-ups -- you will just need to know that it's necessary and how to do it.) I imagine that anyone with some background or experience with pattern-making or draping will thoroughly enjoy the projects shown in this book (even if you don't make them, just reading about some of the ideas will be enjoyable). This book was definitely worth the price. In fact, I'm going to purchase both of the other Pattern Magic books (volume 2 and volume 3) by this author.