Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting (Stage 2)

Age 

Suitable for adults aged 18+.   

Level  

Intermediate or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.   

Experience or qualifications required

You should possess some tailoring knowledge or experience in order to benefit the most from this course. Ideally, you'll have completed Clothes Making – An Introduction (Stage 1).

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222. 

£379  

Any additional costs 

You'll need to provide basic materials. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase one for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Course materials included in the price

Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

• Notebook
• Pens
• Pencils – preferably 2B
• Tape measure
• Dressmakers' pins
• Paper
• Fabric scissors

A basic amount of calico and pattern paper for making a practice garment, known as a toile, will be supplied during the course. Further calico can be purchased from the tutor.

You'll be expected to purchase their own material for their final pieces.

• More advanced skills to create a garment, including measuring, pattern making, cutting, and garment construction.
• Using body forms to master draping a neckline.
• Practice of using specialist equipment needed in the garment making process.
• Tackling more advanced techniques to handle more complex elements such as pockets and garment openings.
• Comprehensive understanding of manipulation techniques to tailor fit a garment, including darts and a variety of seams.

At the end of the course you'll:

• Possess improved sewing and garment construction skills.
• Understand fundamental principles of measuring, pattern making, manipulation, cutting, and garment construction.
• Possess the skills and techniques to create your own custom pattern and have the skills to include technical aspects such as pockets and garment openings.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative.
• Possess the skills and techniques to continue creating your own custom patterns and garments past this course.
• Possess improved artistic skills.
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired.
• Have boosted creativity and imagination.
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course.
• You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses, your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback so you know how you're getting on.