Trousers Drafting Fundamentals - Specialist Course

This course is designed for aspiring individuals looking to acquire a specialty in the tailoring industry, focusing on bespoke trousers drafting. Through learning the fundamental basics before moving to highly specialised advance trousers drafting. Having a strong fundamental allows for a smooth and efficient ascension to a higher level, eventually adopting a specialty in this area that will allow them to transition smoothly into the industry.

Min/Max Participants: 4 - 6 Individuals.

Course Fees: THB 28,000.

13 Sessions: 1 hours 45mins+ per session. (Two sessions every week.)

Course and Tools Requirement: English language proficiency. Tailor L-ruler, tailor curve ruler, straight ruler (minimum 18 inches in length). Notebook for notes-taking. Further information on tools will be provided prior to commencement of course.

Course materials provided:

  1. Drafting Paper.

  2. Cutting Fabric.

  3. Drafting Chalk.

Course Overview:

  1. Measurement System, understanding of anatomy & posture.

    Principles of ‘FIBO’ - Anatomical theory developed by Alexander K.

  2. Development of front trousers panel.

    Front panel VS front anatomy & posture relationship study.

  3. Development of back panel.

    Back panel VS back anatomy & posture relationship study.

  4. Course Assessment for full bespoke trousers development.

    Post-assessment pattern review & refine.

  5. Laying draft and cutting on fabric.

    Building for the prototype for live fitting.

  6. Live fitting, and identifying issues, pattern-grading & refining.

    Build for prototype part II.

  7. Build for prototype part II (Con’t).

    Live fitting part II + Revisit course content.

    Industry Q&A & How to move forward.

Course Objectives:

  • At the end of the course, you will be able to develop bespoke trousers pattern for various male body type. Post-course consultation support will be provided.

  • Receive a certificate for full course completion endorsed by The Cutting Room, and a cut-length fabric for your next trousers project.

  • 8 Sessions of post-course consultation support will be provided.