Fashion, textiles and crafts

NEW Bespoke pattern cutting 

Who the course is for

This course is for learners with prior experience in garment making and pattern manipulation who wish to learn how to create a basic block for fit (body types) and style, how to design and cut new garment patterns, how to make a toile and ensuring a good fit for the body type and how to construct a bespoke garment.

Course location

Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX, in fully equipped sewing rooms.

What you’ll learn

• how to use body measurements to cut a basic block
• how to style the basic pattern block
• how to make a toile from the styled pattern block
• how to adjust a toile to fit
• how to transfer toile adjustments onto paper pattern

How the course is taught

The course is tutor-led with demonstrations, samples and one-to-one support. There will be opportunities for learners to support and learn from each other through group discussions on work in progress and finished work.

Materials you’ll need

• folder
• blank A4 paper or notebook
• pen
• pencil
• ruler
• eraser fabric/paper scissors
• threads
• tape measure
• needles and pins

After week 1 you will also need to buy fabrics and other items - further information will be given at the time and as the course progresses

After the course

Further fashion, textiles or crafts courses at City Lit or Morley College.

You will have increased confidence in pattern-cutting skills and improved time management/sewing planning skills.

Former learners have started businesses or entered paid and voluntary employment.
 

Complete an enrolment form online

Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.

Course details

Contact information

Southwark Adult Learning Service 

• email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
• telephone 020 7358 2100 or 020 7358 2101

Page last updated: 31 July 2024