Nottingham Trent University

Pattern Cutting and Drafting for Womenswear

Nottingham Trent UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this practical course you'll be introduced to the skill of creating your own block and patterns from scratch, as well as developing skills in toiling…

Key highlights

  • Practical course in creating your own blocks and patterns from scratch
  • Develops skills in toiling to test and refine patterns
  • Focuses on pattern cutting and drafting techniques for womenswear

Entry requirements

Level: Beginner - This course is for anyone new to the process of pattern cutting and drafting (you should have other foundational skills included in the entry requirements). Entry requirement: You must be confident using a sewing machine to construct garments using shop-bought patterns. Whilst the course teaches pattern cutting and drafting skills for womenswear, the course is open to everyone, regardless of gender identity or expression.

If you’d rather not use your own body measurements to work from, you'll receive a comprehensive set of measurements and biometrics tailored for a women's body to ensure that everyone can fully engage and benefit from the learning experience. You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.

Scholarships

  • Bangladesh High Achievers Award

    We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200
  • Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships

    Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000
  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000
  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Women in Computer Science

    50% of tuition fee

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Pattern cutter
  • Garment technologist
  • Dressmaker
  • Fashion designer
  • Sample machinist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £695

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Nottingham Trent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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