My new favorite book

My copy of Pattern Magic by Tomoko Nakamichi finally arrived yesterday (I ordered it like 2 months ago grrr bad Amazon!) and it is actually amazing. The book is full of detailed instructions on how to create these beautiful pieces, taking you through step by step with pictures to fully explain everything. Although I'm not a fashion student, I do have some experience with pattern cutting, and I love making garments, so this book really is perfect, especially after seeing the 30 years of Japanese fashion at the Barbican a few months ago which was incredible as all the work as so different and so inspiring, especially the more creative designs.