Menswear Pattern Cutting Intensive Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course offers you an excellent opportunity to learn and develop all aspects of professional menswear pattern-cutting skills to industry standards. The course will introduce you to exciting new methods of contemporary pattern cutting for menswear, focusing on current trends and shapes as well as covering the more traditional methods.
You will start with an introduction to industry standards, basic blocks and be taken step-by-step through the core skills of pattern reading and style interpretation. First, you will focus on the menswear body block and sleeve, learning the basics of pattern manipulation before moving on to create patterns for a variety of menswear garments. You will learn how to alter patterns for fit, as well as how to change the look of a garment to create different silhouettes and for working with different fabrics.
During the course, you will build up a reference file of pattern work and notes. You will also produce basic sample pieces for some of the patterns you have worked on, to enable you to test your patterns for fit and accuracy.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in menswear pattern cutting, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge.
Key information
Topics covered
- Shirt (yokes, plackets, cuffs)
- Trousers (waistbands, pockets and fly fastenings)
- Shorts, pleats and turn-ups
- Sleeves
- Necklines, Collars and Hoods
- Pockets
- Oversized garments
- Outerwear jacket (facings, linings)
Learning outcomes
- Ability to interpret fashion designs into your patterns and garments
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Pattern cutting ruler (pattern master or other versions)
- Tracing wheel
- Awl
- Mechanical pencil 0.5 point (HB)
- Eraser
- Black, blue and red biros
- Measuring tape
- Pins
- Paper scissors
- Fabric scissors
- A3 plastic sleeves for patterns
- Masking tape
Tutor
Nicholas Williams
Nicholas Williams is an expert pattern cutter, garment technologist and designer. In 2012 he founded Thomas Bowler with the aim to provide fashion designers with high quality patterns that translate their designs from sketch to final production ready patterns. In 2008 Nicholas worked as a designer, pattern cutter and maker for the London Olympic Games Handover ceremony as part of the Beijing Games, working in both the London design rooms and in Beijing. He has freelanced for a range of brands including Alexander McQueen, Duckie Brown, ASOS, Topman and Carolyn Massey.
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