• 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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Academy of Ignorance 1

    Originally published on March 3, 2013 The Academy of Ignorance 1 The Academy of Ignorance or the art of deception. A sad, real, and truthful story, told in a preface and three short episodes. from the copla “Ay pena penita pena”…

  • Cómo Cubrir un Cuerpo

    Originally published on February 2, 2013 Cómo Cubrir Un Cuerpo the Art of Covering a Body Socially, we tend to hide ourselves by covering a body, as we try to conceal who we really are. The layer we use when covering…

  • Presentation

    Originally published on February 2, 2013 Presentation of the project “Cómo cubrir un cuerpo”technical fashion training A platform for responsible fashion Cómo cubrir un cuerpo (How to Cover a Body) is a platform for discussion and information on techniques and processes…