Originally published on March 17, 2013 Measurements 3Female front bust Front bust height is one of the most important vertical measurements in women’s pattern making. Along with bust width, it helps determine how much the bust projects forward from the torso. A correct measurement of the front bust height is essential for shaping darts and adapting…
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 online reveals schools that base their value on using a specific method, born in a…
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” by A. Quintero, R. de León e M. Quiroga1 Preface – The pain of realizing…
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 a body is called a garment, and logically, it must follow the shape of the…
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 in fashion creation. The idea for this blog arose after noticing the widespread lack of…
