Pattern magic

Fundamentals

Part 1. Creating form through inspiration : Accents (deppari)

Gathered hole

Crater

The drop hole (otoshiana)

Lumps and bumps (dekoboko)

Part 2. Making patterns for haute couture garments : Draped design

The twist (nejiri)

Hide and seek (kakurenbo)

Interwoven design

Bamboo shoot (takenoko)

The knot (musubu)

Two distinct expressions

An intriguing curve

Bunka-style sloper (block) for an adult woman.