• Geometry in Pattern Making – The Skirt

    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.

  • 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

    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