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Online Pattern Drafting Course
for Bespoke Menswear

Pattern Drafting isn’t just about following a system, it has as much to do about accessing figures, studying posture and recognising the idiosyncrasies of the human form that make us all unique to one another.   Whether you are a novice or a professional you will learn everything you need to know to venture into the bespoke tailoring trade confident of success.   This course covers an eight week period with three one hour classes per week, hosted on Mondays through Fridays at a time convenient to us both. Unlike the in-house courses, the pattern drafting course is not hosted on fixed dates but can be scheduled at any time throughout the year depending on availability.

Pattern Drafting live online

Suitable for all levels

course fees

The online course fee is set at €3000


We will send you an invoice for the full amount which you can pay in one lump sum or monthly instalments. Once we receive your first payment, you will receive a complimentary digital copy of our book, Pattern Drafting for Bespoke Menswear, the Imperial System, which is not available to purchase anywhere else.

**All prices include VAT

***All fees are non-refundable

course Duration

The duration of this course runs four classes spread over eight weeks with three one hour classes per week hosted on Mondays through Fridays

course materials

Needed tools for this course

  • An internet connection and Skype​

  • A tailor's scaled L-square

  • A 12" French curve

  • A 24" French curve

  • A 24" hip curve

  • A grading ruler

  • An armhole shaper

  • A yardstick is also helpful but not essential

 

You will need a matching set of drafting tools available to purchase on eBay and Amazon. It may take a few days or weeks to arrive so you will need to factor in this delay when deciding to start the pattern drafting course.

Packs sold on eBay include all these tools except for the 24" French curve which can be purchased separately.

 

The armhole shaper, also known as a 'Hand' tool is available to purchase through amazon.com


course goals

The purpose of this course is to arm the student with the knowledge they require to draft bespoke garments. Some students progress quicker than others. It's not a race to the finish, it's about understanding and learning the techniques required so when the student has mastered the techniques they excel at pattern drafting.

 

Equipped with the recording from each lesson, students can look back over the footage every time they want to cut a pattern.
 

Students have the option of mailing in their patterns each week for evaluation. If mailing is not possible, then they have the option of providing a screenshot or photo.


All students past and present can reach out to the course instructor for guidance under our one-year mentorship program.

All courses offered to students as one to one training.

01

 

  • Introduction to tools and measurement chart

  • Straight leg topsides and undersides

02

  • Bow leg topsides and undersides

  • Closed leg topsides and undersides

  • Shortening the hem

  • Back pocket placement

03

  • Pigeon toe topsides and undersides

  • Duck foot topsides and undersides

  • Disappearing darts into pockets

  • Function of the seat angle

04

  • Slim fit straight leg

  • Slim fit bow leg

05

  • Slim fit closed leg

  • Slim fit duck foot

  • Slim fit pigeon toe

06


  • Portly draft – various drops

07

  • Straight leg pleats

  • Closed leg pleats

  • Bow leg pleats

  • Reversing the pleat

  • Cutting and splitting the pleat

08

  • ​Pigeon toe pleats

  • Duck foot pleats

Pattern Drafting for Bespoke Menswear
Online Syllabus
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