Fashion Technology Academy offers a wide range of award winning courses including the Perfect Patterns level 1 and 2 courses.
There has been a lack of industry based pattern cutters within the fashion industry, the FTA Perfect Patterns course focuses on creating fit for purpose patterns. The fundamental basics; of the functional fit, fabric considerations and commercial tolerances are reviewed and integrated within the courses.
Perfect Patterns courses are ABC accredited. They are hands-on courses that teach practical skills right from the start. Our courses are suitable for those wishing to enter the clothing industry, designer graduates, small business start-ups, pattern cutters and home sewers. Students are taught how to make flat patterns using a range of techniques and methods.
You will learn how to:
· Take accurate body measurements for fit.
· Draft blocks (or slopers) from personal and specific measurements.
· Make and fit toiles.
· Adapt basic blocks for styles.
· Lay planning and fabric rating.
· Produce finished industrial patterns.
Methods taught are used in industry and include Telestia. Our tutors have over 25 years’ experience in the fashion industry.
Level 1 ABC Award in Fashion & Textiles – Runs Monday to Thursday for 5 weeks.
This course covers drafting bodice and skirt blocks and adaptations and a short manufacture unit using industrial machinery.
Level 2 ABC Certificate in Fashion & Textiles – Runs Monday to Thursday for 10 weeks.
This course covers; drafting bodice, skirt, dress and trouser blocks and adaptions and an introduction to industrial machinery.
To register onto the course email: education@fashion-enter.com