Footwear Pattern Cutting

For beginners or students with some relevant experience, this shoe pattern course fills a gap between footwear design courses and shoe-making courses. This practical and inspirational course is perfect for anyone wishing to take their first steps towards a professional career in the footwear industry.

The course includes:

• Footwear pattern cutting techniques, producing forms, standards and sectional patterns
• Last measurements
• Foot measurements
• Size conversions
• Footwear components and fittings
• Properties of different upper materials
• Different types of edge finish and seams
• Assembling samples and finished uppers from patterns

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.

Cordwainers:

London College of Fashion joined forces with the world-renowned Cordwainers College in 2000, forming a union of unique specialist expertise in footwear and accessories. This collaboration has broadened LCF’s portfolio of specialist courses and since its formation has trained some of London’s most interesting shoe designers.