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.
Fashion no longer dresses bodies —it organizes desires.
This TeleVirtualPatronage manifesto denounces the shift from craft to spectacle, from tailoring to algorithms, from body to number.
Bobo, the god-logo, mirrors the system’s sickness.
Living index of the “Grading” series: (01) Basic concepts, (02) Ratios, (03) Non-graded parts. A single post updated with each video
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
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 is not a sewing blog nor just a glossary. It is a critical, multilingual tool to speak precisely about pattern making and technical tailoring
