[Pattern Making Portfolio Skills By Dennic Chunman Lo
Amancio Mccrae
I came across this book entirely by accident but now that I have it I realise how lost I would have been without it!
As well as going through the basics we are also shown step by step how to create a wide range of styles and designs. There is also a great section on tailoring and stretch fabrics. it even briefly touches on lingerie!
This pattern cutting book is perfect for someone who has got to grips with the basics of pattern cutting and is keen to start experimenting and playing with different styles. I often find inspiration in the many styles illustrated within!
I should start by saying that there is also Pattern Magic 2 and Pattern Magic 3 which are every bit as exciting as Pattern Magic 1!
These creative pattern cutting books are a bit of collectors item, not only are they brilliant pattern cutting books but they are also just absolutely beautiful from start to finish!
Tomoko Nakamichi has succeeded in taking styles which look impressively complicated and breaking them down into very easy to follow steps.
Expect step by step illustrations and photographs, as well as gorgeous designs which challenge your skills and creativity.
Dennic was the director of the creative pattern cutting course at the prestigious London College of Fashion and boy, does it show in this book!
He begins by taking us through the basics, how to draft different blocks and details then continues to give you an insight into the industry.
Basic principals are explained in a really clear and concise way alongside some great tips for new pattern cutters.
I would really recommend this book to anyone who is a beginner and needs some guiding through the first steps of learning pattern cutting.
Hello Kate. I have just discovered your website, and totally share your love of pattern drafting. I have every one of these books that you have reviewed. Love them! I am going to share your blog with my Yr.12 Fabric Technology class as we are in online learning COVID-19 Lock Down at this present point in time. Thanking you.
I found the mueller and sohn German system to be the best and the most anatomically correct. Burda patterns are based on this system. Here you can see a comparison with Winifred Aldrich pants block
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