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Overview
About the course
A tailoring apprentice will take 7 years to perfect their craft, so perhaps you want to have a taste before you commit, or just understand more about this complex and secret industry?
The Introduction to Tailoring course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will combine some practical making exercises and will be taught by expert tutors from our degree programmes.
Programme Structure
This course covers:- Exploring the idea bespoke tailoring and what it means
- Examples of tailoring – traditional and contemporary
- Hand sewing techniques
- Measuring and fitting
- Tailoring vocabulary
- Tailoring fabrics
- Anatomy of a jacket – construction and deconstruction
- Technology in tailoring
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 154 other Short Courses in Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to fully participate in the practical exercises please bring the following materials/equipment to the first class:
- Tailor/fabric scissors
- Unpickers
- Camera
- Tailor's thimble (open ended) – to fit your middle finger on the hand you hold the needle with
- Tape measures
- Tailoring thimbles assorted sizes
- Wooden Ruler
Tuition Fee
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International
580 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 580 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
580 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 580 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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