Pattern Magic

I’ve started working my way through Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi. Its a cult classic for dressmakers that I’ve often flicked through but never completed the samples.

Working in half scale produces cute samples, enough information to learn but saving fabric, saving time. I try to keep notes, to not rush and to not get frustrated when I have to repeat steps. Sometimes I get caught up in productivity, this is an exercise in education not output.