• 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…

  • The Academy of Ignorance 1

    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”…