Creating a 2D textile cut pattern to match a specific 3D shape
such as a prosthetic socket or hand  If you have a prosthetic
socket that requires a perfectly fitting sleeve, or a prosthetic
hand that requires a perfectly fitting glove – or if you have
some other 3D shape you need to convert into a suitable 2D
textile cut pattern: here is how to create a sewing pattern from
your specific 3D shapes.  I will look at textiles, textures and
patterns separately. This only addresses how to cut ‘em up.
Shape modeling using newspaper and sticky tape was suggested by
Dr. sc. nat. Sabine Klein who also carried out the manufacturing
of two initial sleeves and gloves. I came up with a way to
determine the best cuts for a 3D cover (see diagram below).
Subsequent covers are sewed by myself (cow hide, ..).  Previous
works:  As you will see the following method is explicit in how
to get from 3D to a set of 2D shapes that actually works.  See
the following image and subsequent description and example
photos.  1. There is you