Made To Measure Womenswear Short Course

About this course

Participants work on womenswear garments sized to personal measurements, examining how patterns and construction can be adapted for different shapes and proportions. The course combines practical application with machine inductions, demonstrations and tutor guidance. Learners develop solutions to fitting problems and may use notes or sketches to explore design ideas before translating them into a garment. The focus is on applying sewing and pattern-working techniques to an individual project, including adapting designs to suit a chosen style or body shape.

What you'll learn

• Construct womenswear garments using personal body measurements
• Adapt patterns to address fit issues across different shapes and proportions
• Apply sewing machine and garment-construction techniques
• Develop solutions to practical fitting and construction problems
• Translate a clothing idea into a garment for an individual wearer

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for adults aged 18 and over who already make clothes from patterns and want to address fitting issues or work with personal measurements. Existing sewing-machine experience and current sewing skills are expected to help learners engage fully with the improver-level work.

• Suitable for learners developing beyond fundamental pattern and sewing skills
• Men are welcome to work with the measurements of a tailor's dummy

Before you go

• The course may include a visit to a local fabric shop, with guidance available for independent visits.