The Complete Tailoring Short Course Lcf
A beginner course covering tailoring history, pattern cutting and garment construction through the making of an individually fitted jacket.
About this course
The course introduces the traditions and contemporary practice of tailoring before moving through the stages of making an individually fitted jacket. Participants explore fabric selection, pattern cutting, garment assembly and finishing techniques as part of a complete tailoring process. Teaching is step-by-step in a studio setting, combining contextual study with construction work. The course also includes a visit connected with London’s bespoke menswear tradition, helping place the techniques within the wider tailoring industry.
What you'll learn
- Explain key aspects of tailoring history, traditions and contemporary practice
- Select fabric for an individually fitted jacket
- Apply pattern-cutting techniques to jacket construction
- Assemble and finish a tailored jacket
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for beginners who have an interest in tailoring and a desire to learn. The beginner level indicates an introductory focus, and the provider states that no previous experience is required.
Before you go
- Participants produce a finished jacket to take away.
Class teachers
Anthony Gouldbourne
Class teacher
To be announced
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
Nearest station: Stratford
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3 classes
Selected date
Sat 16 Jan 2027
10:00 – 16:00 • 19 weeks
£2,500
London College of Fashion, Stratford
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Long course19 weeks | Tobe announced | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £2,500.00 | Book now |
23 Aug 2027 Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 days | AnthonyGouldbourne | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £2,500.00 | |
15 Jan 2028 Saturdays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Long course19 weeks | Tobe announced | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £2,500.00 |
Sat 16 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
Book now19 weeks19 weeksSat 10:00£2,500Tobe announcedLondon College of FashionMon 23 Aug, 10:00 - 16:00
5 days5 daysMon 10:00£2,500AnthonyGouldbourneLondon College of FashionSat 15 Jan, 10:00 - 16:00
19 weeks19 weeksSat 10:00£2,500Tobe announcedLondon College of Fashion
