The beautiful and curious Japanese book Pattern Magic 2 has taken it's hold of me. I absolutely love the whole process of working from this book. From drafting the patterns to the exploration of shape to seeing the finished piece it is truly a wonderful journey.
This is Wearing a Triangle and it really is a triangle with arms. Four panels make the piece.
It is art and clothing in one.
Modeled by my good friend Kyoko.
I'm already onto the next one- Twist Turn Top made with unusual and brilliant pattern pieces.
The object of my desire:
Thank goodness it's been translated. Not so with the present I received today from my model- the book Drape Drape 2 :
Studying up on written Japanese tonight.
18 comments:
un très joli modèle de patron..
la manche en forme de tulipe me plait aussi.. c'est surement très difficile à faire!
Cool stuff!
I will definitely be interested to see some from the Drape Drape book, I like drapey :)
I was so impressed by your square jacket, loved the industrial feel of it. Seeing this I cant wait for your next project, fantastic!
Trouverais-je ce livre en Suisse ? De quoi s'inspirer sans copier.
Un jour, j'ai voulu commander un livre de perles japonais. La librairie devait passer par un importateur en Allemagne, qui devait attendre que le container soit plein !!! Pour finir j'ai envoyé la référence, numéro et textes qu dos du livre à l'ambassade du japon à Genève qui m'a donné l'adresse de l'éditeur à Tokyo. En à peine 3 semaines, j'avais mon livre... que vous pourrez bientôt voir sur mon blog avec l'histoire des perles.
Pourrais-je avoir les références de l'éditeur, pour le commander directement. Merci.
Un petit coucou de Lausanne.
Beatrice,
Le lien vers l'éditeur pour 'Pattern Magic "...
http://www.laurenceking.com/product/Pattern+Magic+2.htm
Il est un merveilleux livre.
Wow, these projects totally break my brain. ;) Drape Drape now, especially two, has drool-worthy patterns... If I could figure out how to source it here I would totally nab it! ;)
Don, that is just fantastic! But aren't you worried about poking someone in the eye with that thing? ;)
Is that raw silk? Stunning (on a skinny person)! I can't wait to see that tulip shaped sleeve when it's done...bon courage!
Glorious work of art...top pic ditto...love the peaked sleeves...
Oooh, I am contemplating a triangle design too. I have an olive green army blanket remnant, I need to cut out the design from something else to see if I have enough to pursue it. Will be interesting to compare them!
Don, I've just had a look at your shop - your jewellery is stunning!!
And I love the way you are repurposing materials. Brilliant!
:)
i took the plunge on pattern magic 1 after seeing your shapes, now i just have to wrap my head around the math of it... lovely! and love your fabric, too.
~Fabulous~
Sharon
Clever and Beautiful!
triangle jacket looks brilliant, the arms have a lovely shape to them too.
i have pattern magic 1 sitting waiting my attention, vol.2 and the drape drape books are on my wishlist, looking forward to seeing more of your makes from them :)
I have to get those books. Like right now.
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