Pattern cutting
Introduction to womenswear pattern cutting
This step-by-step introductory course will introduce you to the basic core principles in womenswear pattern cutting
The definitive guide to womenswear pattern cutting
This in-depth course offers you an excellent opportunity to learn and develop the aspects of professional pattern cutting skills to industry standard.
Womenswear pattern cutting open-workshop
Bringing your own flat 2D drawings to class, you’ll develop these into patterns, toiles and a final garment.
Introduction to customised pattern cutting & fitting
Hone your pattern cutting techniques for womenwear using real body measurements.
Customised pattern cutting & fitting 2
Following on from the previous course, you’ll be able to develop your block-making skills.
Customised pattern cutting & fitting 3
Following on from the previous course you will create made to measure patterns for womenswear trousers and jackets.
Introduction to draping on the stand
Where you can learn the art of draping, a pattern cutting method used particularly for couture work.
Draping on the stand 2
A follow-on course, which will build on your previous draping experience.
Draping on the stand 3
A more advanced follow-on course allowing you to develop your design ideas through to finished toile.
Draping on the stand summer school
A three-week intensive course concentrating on key elements from ‘Draping 1 & 2’ before moving on to cover advanced creative stand work.
Introduction to menswear pattern cutting
A workshop for beginners where you’ll learn pattern cutting skills for menswear designs.
Menswear pattern cutting 2
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Introduction to CAD/CAM
Learn how computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing is applied to traditional fashion techniques
Introduction to corsetry
You will produce and fit a decorative Victorian corset to your own measurements.
Corsetry 2
Working from the block you made in Introduction to corsetry, you’ll learn how to cut a new corset shape from the 16th, 17th or 18th century.