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Fashion making and pattern cutting

Close up shot of a student cutting some gold netted material.
Close up shot of a student cutting some gold netted material.
BA (Hons) Fashion Contour, Céline Marie Wenninger working in the studio, Case study, © Alys Tomlinson

Producing fashion garments requires a particular mix of skills. Our pattern cutting courses will help you learn through traditional craft and groundbreaking technology.

Courses

  • Brenda Tamm, 2021 2020 BA (Hons) Fashion Contour, London College of Fashion UAL, Photograph: Brenda Tamm

    Undergraduate  

    Work alongside industry experts as you develop your craft and build your knowledge. Gain the skills to define your own professional practice.

  • Close up shot of a student taking measurements of a black suit on a mannequin.
    Postgraduate: BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, Misa Okamura working in the Studio, © Alys Tomlinson

    Postgraduate  

    Take your studies to the next level as you develop specialist skills with a particular focus. Further your career as you deepen your research.

  • A series of fashion illustrations featuring pattern lingerie designs.
    Short courses: BA (Hons) Fashion Contour, Illustration by Maeve Huthwaite, © Alys Tomlinson

    Short courses  

    Get a taste of this subject area as you learn applicable skills in courses such as Tailoring and Hand Sewing.

Facilities

  • Students using pattern cutting tables in a studio at CSM.
    CSM, Students working during the Pattern Cutting Session at Costume Store, 2017, © John Sturrock

    Central Saint Martins

    Discover our workshops and facilities for fashion making and pattern cutting at Central Saint Martins

  • Three students and a tutor Laughing whilst gathered around a table in front of a clothes rail.
    BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring, Alex Bean and Olivia Binns in the Studio Copyright holder: Alys Tomlinson

    London College of Fashion

    Discover our workshops and facilities for fashion making and pattern cutting at London College of Fashion.

UAL Showcase

Get inspired by work from our most recent fashion making and pattern cutting graduates.

Visit the Showcase

Two male models wearing a knitwear collection designed by CSM student.
BA (Hons) Fashion Knitwear, Graduate Collection by Martin Tual, Undergraduate course guide 2018 - 19, © Martin Tual

Order a Prospectus

Get a copy of our pre-degree and undergraduate prospectus (if you're in the UK) to learn more about our courses.

Get our Postgraduate Guide

If you're in the UK, order a copy of our Postgraduate Guide to explore our range of courses.

Book an Open Day

Want to learn more? Our online Open Days are a great way to gain in-depth information about life at UAL.

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