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Overview
This practical Pattern Cutting for Skirts short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will introduce you to the three basic shapes of skirts; straight, A-line and pencil. You will also learn how to analyse a design and how to turn it into a pattern from scratch. You will gain knowledge of how to achieve the perfect fitting as well as preparing a skirt pattern for production.
You will learn in weekly online classes, consisting of a pattern making demonstration followed by a Q&A session. To get the most out of this course, you are also expected to complete weekly assignments for which you will receive expert feedback on from your tutor.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently create any of the three main skirt shapes either for bespoke or production use. You will know how to take accurate measurements and complete waistbands, slits and linings. You will gain a skill that could lead to starting your own business or developing a portfolio for further study or employment.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- How to measure a body and important measurements for a perfect fit
- Create a straight skirt shape in your required measurements
- Create an A-line skirt shape in your required measurements
- Variations of an A-line skirt
- Create a pencil skirt in your required measurements
- Variations of a pencil skirt
- Completing a skirt pattern
- Waistbands, lining, facing, slits, seam allowance
- Shape recognition
- Production skirt blocks
- How production blocks work
- Create your own skirt block
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 58 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is perfect for fashion designers, pattern cutters who want to create their own blocks, seamstresses who want to start creating their own patterns and anyone who wishes to progress into bespoke pattern and garment making.
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
Funding
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