• Anatomy and body measurements

    The human body is the foundation of pattern making: anatomy, reference points and essential measurements to design and cut with precision

  • Measurements 3 – Female front bust

    This article explains how to measure the front bust height on the female body and how to calculate the vertical bust development, a key parameter in pattern making. The differences between front and back bust measurements define the body shape and help build balanced, accurate patterns

  • Measurements 2 – Front bust

    Originally published on March 12, 2013 Measurements 2Front bust The front bust is one of the key vertical measurements in patternmaking. That’s why it deserves its own dedicated post. What is the front bust and why does it matter? First, we…

  • Cutting Methods: The Great Deception

    Originally published on May 10, 2013 Cutting Methods:The Great Deception Everyone who visits this blog has heard of — and probably studied — one or more cutting methods. Each claims to be the one and only true way. A quick search…

  • Measurements 1 – Main Vertical Measurements of the Slopers

    Originally published on March 10, 2013 Measurements 1Main Vertical Measurements of the Slopers Introduction Before starting any fashion-related project, you need accurate body measurements. In this post, we focus on the main vertical measurements of the human body. Moreover, in future…

  • The Academy of Ignorance 3

    Originally published on March 6, 2013 The Academy of Ignorance 3Shedding Light on the Fashion Academy The word to teach comes from the Latin insignare, composed of in (in) and signare (to point to), which implies guidance or indicating a direction….

  • Block

    The block pattern is the fundamental template of pattern making: neutral, anatomical and without embellishment. We explain its definition, uses, types and the role of technical ease

  • Tevipa

    TEVIPA is not a sewing blog nor just a glossary. It is a critical, multilingual tool to speak precisely about pattern making and technical tailoring

  • The Academy of Ignorance 2

    Originally published on March 4, 2013 The Academy of Ignorance 2 “More light!” J.W.Goethe, March 22, 1832 Introduction If anyone was surprised by the previous post (The Academy of Ignorance 1) or thought the story was exaggerated, today I will share…