Admissions open for 2027/28
This year-long class is hugely popular with participants from around the globe looking for an entry level programme into the world of bespoke tailoring. Students practice their skills from home in weekly live classes, all the time supported by our dedicated team of expert tutors. We provide recordings of each live class to participants, to help facilitate their learning between sessions. Students who are looking to join our full-time Level 5 Diploma or International Programme and have successfully completed the online course can boost their application for a place on the professional full-time programme the following year.
“These online classes have truly been a godsend. They give me a glimpse into the world of bespoke tailoring
and provide an oasis of love and respect for craftsmanship, patience, and perseverance.
The tutors do a fantastic job during the live sessions, and between classes they’re quick to respond to any questions. They have the patience of saints, a great sense of humour, and you can tell they genuinely enjoy teaching.”
Credit: Saskia B., whose work is seen above
Building on this success, we are excited to confirm the continuation of the programme in 2027/28. Once again, we teach the individual pattern draft, the cutting and the tailoring of the classic bespoke jacket to those who want to make a start on their tailoring journey. Not holding back with the secrets of the trade, we deliver time-tested tricks you won’t find in any book. And uniquely, the curriculum offers a choice between the male and female figure types.
Starting 17th September 2027 and running through to 7th July 2028, the course offers 34 weeks of step-by-step lessons. Sessions take place Fridays 2 to 5pm UTC (+1) and recordings are made available after each to support self-study. Tutors are available in a dedicated chat channel to support participants with queries between sessions.
Suitable for participants with sewing experience, the class delivers all fundamental techniques of the bespoke
tailoring process. Prior knowledge of pattern construction is not required as we guide you through the process step-by-step. The pattern construction method is repeatable and will serve you as blueprint in future projects.
IMPORTANT: this class is suitable for male and female figures with a chest circumference greater than or equal to the waist circumference. Please get in touch for guidance on figure types, or with any other queries you may have. We are happy to help!
The course fee is £1,895 incl VAT and includes comprehensive PDF literature, recordings of each live class and
access to tutors between sessions. A payment schedule is available on request. Places are limited and allocated
on a first come first serve basis to eligible candidates.
To join, please download, complete and send your booking form to info@tailoringacademy.co.uk.
The full 34-week programme (modules are subject to minor change):
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Week |
Date | Module |
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1 |
Sep 17 | Bespoke pattern draft part I |
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2 |
Sep 24 | Bespoke pattern draft part II |
|
3 |
Oct 1 | Cutting the pattern, cloth preparation |
|
4 |
Oct 8 | Marking the cloth |
|
5 |
Oct 15 | Cutting the cloth |
|
6 |
Oct 22 | Design, cut and baste assembly of the canvas |
|
7 |
Nov 12 | Assembly of the front parts |
|
8 |
Nov 19 | Join canvas to fronts |
|
9 |
Nov 26 | Assembly of the back |
|
10 |
Dec 3 | Assembly of the sleeves; design and assembly of the under collar |
|
11 |
Dec 10 | Joining of the fronts to the back |
|
12 |
Dec 17 | Complete assembly of the jacket in preparation of the first (baste) fitting |
|
13 |
Jan 7 | 1st (baste) fitting |
|
14 |
Jan 14 | Rip down and mark adjustments |
|
15 |
Jan 21 | Implement adjustments part I |
|
16 |
Jan 28 | Implement adjustments part II |
|
17 |
Feb 3 | Jetted (front) pocket part I |
|
18 |
Feb 11 | Jetted (front) pocket part II |
|
19 |
Feb 25 | Welt (breast) pocket |
|
20 |
Mar 3 | Preparing of the fronts for facing |
|
21 |
Mar 10 | Design, cut and assembly of front and back linings |
|
22 |
Mar 17 | Internal pocket |
|
23 |
Mar 24 | Vent and neck brace assembly |
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24 |
Mar 31 | Facing and lining of the fronts |
|
25 |
Apr 21 | Lining of the back |
|
26 |
Apr 28 | Side and shoulder seam assembly |
|
27 |
May 5 | Shoulder pads and under collar assembly |
|
28 |
May 12 | Lining of the sleeves and cuff assembly |
|
29 |
May 19 | Setting sleeves into armholes |
|
30 |
Jun 9 | 2nd (forward) fitting |
|
31 |
Jun 16 | Implement final adjustments |
|
32 |
Jun 23 | Hand finish inside and out |
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33 |
Jun 30 | Hand button holes |
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34 |
Jul 7 | Final press and buttons |
