• The male and female body: morphology and proportions

    This article discusses which body is the most suitable reference for technical patternmaking studies and why the male body morphology has traditionally been used as a starting point. It introduces the main morphological differences between male and female bodies and their impact on proportions and pattern construction. The topic is developed in depth in the video included on the page.

  • 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…