Table of Contents

Fundamentals Using this book Part 1 Playing with geometrics Wearing a balloon Wearing a circle Wearing a triangle Wearing a square Sprouting at the back (nyokitto) Sprouting at the front (nyokitto) Just like a stole A ball-shaped accordion (jabara) Circular accordion (jabara) Circular sleeve Square accordion (jabara) Part 2 Decorative structures Knots Like a jungle Stars Flip-turn Different facings, different looks Cowl neck Application of the cowl neck design A vanishing scarf A vanishing tie A vanishing lapel A vanishing pocket Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman Bunka-style sloper for an adult woman (Size M) (half-scale)

About the Author

Having served for many years as a professor at Bunka Fashion College, Tomoko Nakamichi currently delivers lectures and holds courses on pattern making in her native Japan and internationally. This book brings together the results of research on garment patterns she has carried out to help her instruct her students. She is also the author of Pattern Magic, Pattern Magic 3 and Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics.