Episode 47

Where to Learn Pattern Cutting

So you want to learn to make your own patterns but you’re not sure how to find the right teacher, course or resource? 
We’ve got you covered in this episode! Kathryn chats to Charlotta Ayers about pattern cutting courses for hobby sewists, would be professionals and anyone wanting to further their training. Grab a glass and start planning your next pattern cutting adventure…we’ve already got a few of these on our own wish lists too!

A few links from the show:

Courses and Classes for Hobby Sewers

• Kathryn’s “Pattern Cutting for Beginners” online course
• Kathryn’s Skillshare classes
• Caroline’s grading course
• Caroline’s Skillshare classes
• Caroline’s Udemy classes
• Charlotta’s online classes
• Charlotta’s Patreon Page
• Sarah from The Sewing Retreat’s online courses
• Ray Stitch Classes
• Bobo Bun’s classes
• Trish from Creative Costume Academy classes
• New Craft House in person classes
• Pattern Lab online classes
• Pattern Cutting Deconstructed one to one tuition

Courses for Professional Training

• BA (hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting at London College of Fashion
• BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring at London College of Fashion
• BA (Hons) Garment Technology at Birmingham University
• BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier at the University of Creative Arts
• BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology at Manchester Met University
• MOTIF courses
• Industry training at Fashion Enter

Short Courses at Universities

• Pattern Making level 1 Short Course at Central Saint Martins
• Pattern Cutting for Made to Measure at London College of Fashion
• Menswear pattern cutting Intensive Short Course at London College of Fashion
• Pattern Making Experimental and Explorative Approaches Part 1 at Central Saint Martins
•  Creative Pattern Cutting and Draping On the Stand Short Course at Morley College
• Womenswear Pattern Cutting Summer School at Kingston University
• Fashion – Pattern Cutting at Herefordshire University
• Pattern Cutting at Drafting for Beginners at Nottingham Trent University

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