Couture Tailoring LCF Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This couture tailoring course focuses on the specialist couture skills for constructing a tailored woman's jacket. You will learn the step-by-step stages of tailoring a couture jacket using appropriate materials, and complete a half jacket, as well as building an extensive reference file of notes and illustrations covering the skills learnt.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing couture tailoring skills. To get the most out of the course, you will need advanced sewing skills and be expected to do some of the work in your own time.
Key information
Topics covered
- Hand canvassing / padding
- Inserting a jetted pocket
- Applying the facing
- Constructing under and top collar
- Constructing a shoulder and inserting a sleeve
- Hand-stitched lining
Learning outcomes
- Learn the step-by-step stages of tailoring a couture jacket using appropriate materials
- Complete a half jacket
- Build an extensive reference file of notes and illustrations covering the skills learnt
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Pencil, eraser and sharpener
- Fabric shears
- Small sharp pointed scissors
- Fine steel pins
- Metric tape measure
- Tailors chalk
- Metal thimble with open top
- Sharps needles No.9 long and No.9 betweens
- Fine ballpoint pen
- Hand sewing gauge
- Large set square
- Hand sewing needles
- Paper scissors
Tutor
Anthony Gouldbourne
Anthony Gouldbourne has a wealth of experience in bespoke tailoring gained from both education and occupational pursuits. From 1991 to 1994 he studied Diploma in Handcraft, which covered handcraft tailoring, production tailoring and pattern cutting for men's and women's wear. Since graduating, he has worked for various companies within the fashion industry, including Lipmans & Sons, Royal Opera House, and Thierry Mugler. Across his career these positions required sample garment making, pattern cutting, alterations and fittings for men, women and children.
For many years Anthony has been producing commissioned tailored garments for individual costumers, both male and female, advising on style, cut, fabric type and fit. One of his proudest moments within his tailoring profession was being commissioned to produce a suit for the then HRH Megan Markle.
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