Sewing & Clothesmaking
Womenswear Pattern Cutting for Beginners Short Course
A beginner-level introduction to womenswear pattern cutting, covering foundational techniques and pattern development for bodices, skirts and sleeves.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | AnnieShellard | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £580.00 | Book now |
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | AnnieShellard | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £580.00 | |
14 Apr 2027 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | AnnieShellard | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £580.00 | |
26 Jul 2027 Mondays | 10:00 - 16:00 | Short course5 weeks | AnnieShellard | London College of Fashion105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR | £580.00 |
Mon 11 Jan, 18:00 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksMon 18:00£580AnnieShellardLondon College of FashionWed 14 Apr, 18:00 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksWed 18:00£580AnnieShellardLondon College of FashionMon 26 Jul, 10:00 - 16:00
5 weeks5 weeksMon 10:00£580AnnieShellardLondon College of Fashion
About this course
Participants learn core womenswear pattern-cutting and patternmaking techniques using a standard size 12 template block as their starting point. The course focuses on developing pattern pieces for bodices, skirts and sleeves, while examining how different styles are constructed. Learners also explore ways to alter their own patterns, using adjustments to create varied shapes, styles and designs. The emphasis is on building an understanding of basic pattern development through direct work on garment components.
What you'll learn
- Apply basic womenswear pattern-cutting techniques
- Develop bodice, skirt and sleeve pattern pieces from a standard size 12 template block
- Identify how different womenswear styles are represented through pattern development
- Alter patterns to create different shapes, styles and designs
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners interested in womenswear pattern cutting. The Beginner label indicates an introduction to foundational techniques, while the work is based on developing patterns from a standard size 12 template block.
- Pattern development is based on a standard size 12 template block.
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London College of Fashion, 105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
105 Carpenters Road, London E20 2AR
Nearest station: Stratford
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