The Complete Womenswear Pattern Cutting Short Course

About this course

Participants use industry-standard blocks to develop womenswear patterns through traditional and contemporary flat pattern cutting methods. The course covers pattern manipulation, design analysis and the relationship between style lines, silhouette and fit. Work progresses across garment types including bodices, shirts, skirts, dresses, trousers and outerwear. Participants create a reference file of patterns, annotate pattern pieces using professional terminology and make shell toiles to assess pattern accuracy and fit.

What you'll learn

• Analyse a garment design to identify appropriate style lines, silhouette and fit requirements
• Manipulate patterns using flat pattern cutting techniques
• Develop womenswear patterns from industry-standard blocks
• Apply pattern terminology and annotate pattern pieces professionally
• Construct shell toiles to check pattern accuracy and fit

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for aspiring professionals and amateur garment makers, with all levels welcome. Its workshop format involves developing patterns for a range of womenswear garments and testing them through shell toiles.

• Suitable for learners with professional or personal garment-making aims
• Covers a broad range of womenswear garment types
• Involves making and assessing shell toiles

Before you go

• The course uses standard size 12 blocks to fit the available dress stands.