Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting: Intensive

This three week course will take you through the core skills involved in personalised womenswear pattern cutting to industry level. On this course you’ll be creating blocks and patterns based on actual body measurements rather than using a standard size block. You’ll learn how to take measurements from the body and use these measurements to translate into your own personalised block.

Working in pairs and small groups you’ll start by taking measurements for the bodice and one-piece sleeve block. Working at your own pace, you’ll then make your pattern into a toile, and then fit the toile to the body, adapting the pattern accordingly. Once you’ve completed your bodice and sleeve you’ll move on to create a personalised block for a skirt, dress and finally trousers.

You’ll leave the course with a fully comprehensive set of personalised blocks for you to work from and create your own patterns. You’ll also be able to use your new knowledge to create personalised blocks for family, friends and future clients.

The course will include:

• Customising for individual fit
• Manipulating the blocks
• Pattern altering
• Fitting procedures
• Measuring and compiling size charts
• Basic toile making: cutting, sewing, pressing, fitting and altering

Level: Beginners. You should have an interest in the subject area and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.

Booking: Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online or via the phone using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.