Customised Pattern Cutting and Fitting (Stage 2)

Classes will take place on AUB's campus.

You'll be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

Please note: it’s a mandatory requirement that you attend the sewing workroom machinery induction in the first session of the course in order to fulfil the university Health and Safety policy.

This course has been developed for designers, aspiring sewers and garment makers aged 18+.

Perfect for anyone who's interested in developing their sewing skills, particularly concerning garment construction, and learning new techniques to create customised patterns.

This is not a beginners course. Ideally, you'll have completed our Clothes Making – an Introduction (Stage 1) short course or possess some previous experience in garment construction and using sewing machines.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1202 363222.

£369

• A basic amount of calico and pattern paper for making a practice garment, known as a toile, will be supplied
• Any additional materials and resources not listed in the 'what to bring' or 'additional costs' section below

Please be aware you'll need to bring some sewing and drawing equipment with you. This may incur an additional cost on top of your course fee if you need to purchase any equipment. Refer to the 'what to bring' section below for full details.

You can purchase additional calico from the tutor.

You'll be required to purchase the fabric for your final pieces; this will incur an additional cost though projects can be tailored to suit all budgets.

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

• Learn new skills and techniques to enhance your garment making abilities
  
• Come away feeling confident approaching pattern making, pattern cutting, and garment making using a variety of techniques
  
• Experiment with specialist equipment
• Learn a range of advanced skills, such as pocket creation
• Receive expert support and guidance from your industry professional tutor at every turn
  
• Leave with increased confidence and the skills to continue creating beyond the course
• Study in an encouraging and friendly setting alongside 12 like-minded creatives

• The basic and fundamental 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

• Possess improved sewing and garment construction skills
• Understand fundamental principles of measuring, pattern making, cutting, and garment construction
• Possess the skills and techniques to create your own custom patterns and garments, including 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 foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• Leave with a range of beautiful pieces designed and created by you

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance.

After this course, you could:

• Continue to harness your creativity and develop your fashion skills further; explore our full range of Fashion, Textiles and Accessories short courses
• Broaden your creative horizons and try your hand at a range of disciplines; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby
  

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so you'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• You'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity