Bridalwear Short Course

About this course

The course covers the development of contemporary bridalwear, beginning with a chosen bodice design informed by current trends. Participants work from a block or on the stand to produce and refine a fitted-bodice toile before making the design in their chosen fabric. Further work examines skirt patterns and wedding-dress silhouettes, including fishtail and bias cuts, alongside toiles for different shapes. The course also introduces bridal surface decoration such as lace, piping and bias frills, with discussion of veil and petticoat types.

What you'll learn

• Develop a design for a contemporary bridalwear bodice
• Create and refine a fitted-bodice toile using a block or the stand
• Make a fitted bodice in a chosen fabric
• Explore skirt patterns and wedding-dress silhouettes, including fishtail and bias cuts
• Investigate bridal surface decorations including lace, piping and bias frills
• Identify different types of veils and petticoats

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners aged 18 and over studying bridalwear at intermediate level. The work combines individual design decisions with tutor guidance, pattern development, toile-making and fitting adjustments.

• For learners aged 18 and over
• Intermediate-level course
• Includes work from a block or on the stand
• Involves refining a fitted garment through toile work