Geometric pattern making relies on simple shapes —circles, triangles, rectangles— to build garments with mathematical precision and a clear method.
In this article, learn how to calculate and draw a circle skirt using the gardener’s compass, from formulas and proportions to practical drafting.
Perfect for fashion students and professionals who value precision and method.
Fashion no longer dresses bodies —it organizes desires.
This TeleVirtualPatronage manifesto denounces the shift from craft to spectacle, from tailoring to algorithms, from body to number.
Bobo, the god-logo, mirrors the system’s sickness.
A pattern maker doesn’t judge: they measure and adapt. This article explores how pattern making translates the body into proportions and structures, showing eight possible morphologies from the crossing of internal and external structures. A technical act that is also respect for body diversity
Equality does not mean uniformity. This post examines the morphological differences between male and female bodies and their impact on pattern making
The two-piece body and one-piece sleeve pattern is the basis for garments like t-shirts and sweatshirts. We explain measurements, anatomical references and step-by-step drafting
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
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…
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”…
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…
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…
