Highlights
Tuition fee
660 GBP / full
660 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
660 GBP / full
660 GBP / full
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Duration
4 days
Duration
4 days
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This exciting Introduction to Tailoring course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of bespoke tailoring. 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?

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

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
4.5

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    660 GBP / full
    ≈ 660 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    660 GBP / full
    ≈ 660 GBP / full

Additional Details

    • fees vary depending on intake

Living costs

London

United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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