• Pattern Grading

    Living index of the “Grading” series: (01) Basic concepts, (02) Ratios, (03) Non-graded parts. A single post updated with each video

  • Equality lies in inequality

    Equality does not mean uniformity. This post examines the morphological differences between male and female bodies and their impact on pattern making

  • 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

    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….

  • 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…