Bespoke Pattern Making for a Skirt Block Short Course

Course description

This intense and structured course will give you an understanding of different body types and how to draught a skirt block to individual measurements.

On this course you will draught a skirt block to your individual measurements, cut and make up the toile for your skirt, and learn how to fit your toile and make any alterations to your block. This will give you a perfect skirt block to fit your figure and you then can style the block into any design you wish.

Who should take this course?

Prefect for those interested in making clothes that fit well, or are interested in customising clothes.

Course Outcomes

How to draught a skirt block to bespoke measurements and the creation of a skirt block pattern which fits your figure and toile of your skirt.

Entry requirements: Knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

Level: Beginners

Clear, easy to understand lessons:
• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:
• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to complement your CV.

This course is scheduled to run on campus in a face-to-face delivery format. Please note that due to the ongoing pandemic situation this course may be adapted in line with UK government guidance or other operational requirements. This may include changing course location (to another UAL site), cancellation of the course, or moving part or all of the course online. In the event of any changes being required we will inform you as soon as possible and support you in any changes required. Please bear this in mind when making any travel, visa, or accommodation arrangements.