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13 January 2026 - 24 March 2026 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
The ability to draft your own patterns using blocks is the key to creating fashion and constructing clothing to your own designs. Returning students will learn how to interpret working drawings, photographs or other images into advanced level patterns for your own independent projects with tutor guidance. New students will first be required to complete a minimum of 2 terms of tutor set projects. Tutor set projects will stretch your existing skills and develop a deeper understanding of the principles of advanced pattern drafting such as asymmetry, complex pockets, linings, pleats, fly front, lapels and wrap / double breasted garment designs. In the Spring term, the tutor set project will be a stylised trouser.
Teaching is both to the whole class and on an individual, one-to-one basis using demonstrations, discussion, examples, samples, digital tools, hand-outs and other technical support material where appropriate. You will receive feedback throughout your course to help you develop your skills. For you to be able to achieve on this practical class punctuality and attendance are key. Please inform your tutor of any absences. Microsoft Teams will be used for general class specific communication and for posting additional information. Health and safety inductions are planned into your course delivery, and you are asked not to use any machinery or specialist equipment until you have received specific training. Morley provides a positive and friendly atmosphere and to support this all students should be considerate and kind and work in a collegiate and collaborative way, adhering to Morley’s student policies.
This is an advanced course. You are ready for advanced level if you have completed two or more intermediate level pattern cutting courses at Morley College or have equivalent experience. You should also be able to: apply intermediate techniques such as working with drafts and patterns; truing; adding seam allowance, notches and grainlines to patterns with neatness and accuracy; completing full toiles through pinning or by using a sewing machine; and using blocks to create complete garments including collars, pockets, cuffs, plackets, yokes, and facings. If after the first session, it becomes apparent that this is not the right course for your skill level, we can arrange a transfer to an alternative course at the right level for you, subject to availability. Students must be able to read, write and understand fluent English. Digital, mathematics and numeracy skills are desirable but not essential.
Activities in class can involve standing at high tables for a period of time. Please let the tutor know if this would be difficult for you. Sewing machines have a foot operated speed control. The fashion studios are on the first floor of the Nancy Seear building and there is lift access to the first floor. Please note the eating and drinking is not allowed in the fashion studios - you are allowed to have bottled water.
A sewing kit: fabric scissors, trimming scissors, tape measure, pins, unpicker, needle and threads. Pattern cutting equipment: paper scissors, tracing wheel, carbon paper, sello or masking tape, pencils and coloured pens, sharpener, and rubber. Stationery: notebook and A4 folder for research and notes and an A2 folder for your work in progress. Pincushion, thimble and tailor’s chalk are optional. Paper, card, and rulers / pattern masters are available for use in the classroom. Calico for making Toiles is available at cost price. You will need to purchase a machine bobbin from your tutor for £1, refundable at the end of the course.
