Professional Pattern Cutting Foundations

Unlike pre-recorded “watch-and-follow” courses, Sawrap’s 4-hour in-person studio sessions are built around direct guidance and active correction. Students receive real-time support throughout the learning process, with the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot technical issues, and receive professional feedback as they develop their patterns. Led by a qualified fashion educator, each session provides hands-on instruction in a supportive studio environment designed to strengthen both technical understanding and practical skills.

​You will learn how to:

• Draft professional garment blocks
• Understand pattern construction principles
• Modify and adapt patterns for different designs
• Apply technical knowledge to their own projects

The course is designed for:

• Fashion students
• Independent designers
• Small fashion brands
• Beginners wanting professional foundations

Lessons are delivered through clear demonstrations, step-by-step instruction, and guided exercises, allowing students to practice skills at their own pace.

Course Format

Duration: 6 Weeks

Class: Small Group Studio Sessions

Class Size: Maximum 8–10 students

For more information on the program: visit our website @ https://www.sawrap.co.uk/patternmaking

Booking & Enquiries

To request further information:

Email: [email protected]

Places may be limited depending on the course format.

Info: Professional Pattern Cutting Foundations
"Master the essential architecture of the female form by drafting bespoke bodice and skirt blocks using the industry-standard curriculum."

Learn the foundations of pattern-making through a practical, step-by-step approach designed for complete beginners. Over this 10-week course, you’ll build the core skills needed to draft, develop, and understand patterns, setting you up for further study or entry into the fashion industry.

What you’ll learn

Manual pattern drafting: bodice, and skirt blocks
Body measurement.
Block construction for an accurate fit.
Garment construction techniques to bring patterns to life.
Portfolio development to support further education and employment.
Ongoing access: Choose our membership plan to keep access to course resources after you complete the 10-week program.

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