This class provides an in-depth introduction to traditional Savile Row bespoke pattern cutting, taught using industry-standard methods practiced on Savile Row today. Students will learn how to draft, manipulate, and refine bespoke patterns to achieve balance, comfort, and the distinctive Savile Row silhouette. The course focuses on developing a deep understanding of body structure, posture, and proportion, enabling students to create truly bespoke patterns tailored to the individual client. Emphasis is placed on precision, hand-drafted techniques, and the practical application of pattern cutting principles used in professional bespoke tailoring houses. This class is suitable for beginners with basic garment knowledge as well as experienced tailors looking to strengthen or refine their bespoke pattern cutting skills. What Will Be Taught 1. Foundations of Savile Row Pattern Cutting Tools, materials, and working methods used on Savile Row Understanding body anatomy, posture, and balance Taking accurate bespoke measurements 2. Drafting the Bespoke Jacket Pattern Drafting the forepart, side body, and back Creating a clean and balanced coat draft Establishing chest, waist, and skirt proportions Shoulder line, neck point, and armhole construction 3. Trouser Drafting Drafting the forepart and back, creating a clean and balanced silhouette. 4. Pattern Manipulation & Style Development Adjusting patterns for different body types Creating various Savile Row silhouettes Style adaptations for lapels, pockets, and skirt shapes 5. Fitting Adjustments & Pattern Corrections Reading fitting issues from baste fittings Correcting balance, suppression, and posture issues Transferring fitting changes back to the paper pattern 6. Professional Working Practices Industry standards used in Savile Row houses Pattern organisation, storage, and reuse Developing consistency and accuracy in cutting

This class offers a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to traditional Savile Row bespoke jacket and coat making, covering every stage of the making process from cutting the cloth to the final fitting and finishing. Students will be guided through the exact methods used in established Savile Row tailoring houses, with a strong emphasis on hand craftsmanship, structure, and precision. The course focuses on building a garment using traditional canvassed construction, teaching students how each component works together to create balance, durability, and the distinctive Savile Row silhouette. Attention is given not only to technique, but also to developing an understanding of why each step is performed, allowing students to produce garments to a professional bespoke standard. This class is suitable for those with basic sewing knowledge as well as tailors looking to refine their making skills to true Savile Row bespoke standards. What Will Be Taught 1. Preparing & Cutting the Cloth Laying up and cutting cloth from a bespoke pattern Marking, notching, and balance points Cutting canvas, domette, and body structures 2. Internal Structure & Canvas Work Building and shaping the chest canvas Pad stitching techniques for lapels and chest Attaching canvas and developing coat shape 3. Jacket / Coat Body Construction Making the foreparts, side bodies, and back Seams, darts, and suppression techniques Shoulder construction and balance 4. Sleeves & Collars Sleeve making and setting by hand Understanding sleeve pitch and movement Collar construction and attachment 5. Baste & Forward Fittings Preparing garments for fitting Interpreting fitting corrections Implementing alterations accurately 6. Finishing & Final Making Pocket making (breast, side, and internal) Lining, facings, and internal finishing Buttonholes, buttons, and final pressing 7. Professional Standards & Workflow Time management and workroom practices Quality control and finishing standards Preparing garments for final client delivery

This class provides a detailed, hands-on introduction to traditional Savile Row bespoke trouser making, covering every stage of the process from cutting the cloth to final finishing. Students will learn the precise hand and machine techniques used in established Savile Row tailoring houses to produce bespoke trousers that combine comfort, durability, and clean, elegant lines. Emphasis is placed on understanding fit, balance, and proportion, as well as the internal structure that gives bespoke trousers their shape and longevity. Students will be guided through professional workroom methods, gaining insight into both craftsmanship and efficient making practices. This course is suitable for beginners with basic sewing knowledge as well as experienced tailors seeking to refine their bespoke trouser-making skills to true Savile Row standards. What Will Be Taught 1. Preparing & Cutting the Cloth Laying up and cutting cloth from a bespoke trouser pattern Marking balance points, grain, and construction lines Cutting pockets, facings, and internal components 2. Pocket Construction Side seam or slanted pockets Jetted or button-through back pockets Pocket bags and internal finishing 3. Building the Trouser Body Making the fronts and backs Constructing seat and fork Side seams, inseams, and leg balance 4. Waistband & Closures Traditional waistband construction Curtain making and attachment Fly construction and fastening methods 5. Fittings & Alterations Preparing trousers for fitting Identifying and correcting balance and fit issues Applying fitting changes accurately 6. Finishing Techniques Hemming and turn-ups Pressing creases and shaping Buttons, bar tacks, and final detailing 7. Professional Standards & Workflow Workroom practices and order of making Quality control and finishing standards Preparing trousers for final client delivery