Tailoring and Pattern Making

Explore the art of pattern making and tailoring through a specialist course that provides you with the essential skills to become a professional in the creation of patterns, prototypes, and garments.

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Course Structure

Course Features

The pattern making and tailoring course in Milan at Ferrari Fashion School will guide you through traditional techniques and innovative methods, turning your passion for fashion into a real profession.

Learning Objectives

The course aims to train qualified sartorial pattern makers capable of managing the entire production process. Students will acquire:

Advanced skills in pattern design and sartorial prototyping
Technical abilities for accurate interpretation of fashion sketches
Aesthetic sensitivity applied to the creative process
Collaborative skills with designers and fashion stylists, transforming ideas and sketches into three-dimensional models ready for production.

Main Themes

Advanced Pattern Making
Design and Development
Traditional and Innovative Techniques

Silhouette and Fit
Layout and Cutting
Prototyping

History of Fashion
History of Costume
Textile Culture

Study Plan

Create new trends in response to consumer demand, transforming an idea into a finished product through advanced technical and tailoring skills. In our pattern making and tailoring course in Milan, you will develop the skills needed to move from initial design to the creation of the finished garment, integrating professional techniques in pattern making, prototyping, and garment construction.

Module
Study of Measurements and Garment Fit
Foundations of Sartorial Pattern Making
Study of Materials and Proportions
Design, Placement, and Pattern Development Techniques
Prototyping in Canvas (Toile)
Cutting, Sewing, and Finishing Techniques

Module
Advanced Pattern Making and Garment Fit
Study of Materials and Advanced Tailoring Techniques
Design and Development of Structured Garments
Manual Grading Techniques
Introduction to Industrial Pattern Making
Introduction to Sustainable Design (Zero Waste)
Digital Pattern Making with CLO 3D

Career
Opportunities

Production Pattern Maker

A professional who develops patterns intended for mass production, optimizing timing, costs, and efficiency.

Prototype Pattern Maker

Creates prototypes starting from designers’ sketches, making adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.

Fabric and Materials Pattern Maker

Specialized in the selection and application of fabrics, with knowledge of material properties, trends, and practical uses.

Freelance Pattern Maker or Consultant

An independent professional who collaborates with various brands and ateliers, offering technical expertise and design support to multiple companies within the Milan fashion industry.

Fit Manager

A professional who ensures consistent, high-quality fit, working closely with design and production teams. A highly sought-after role within Milan-based fashion brands.

Haute Couture Pattern Maker

Works on exclusive and complex garments for haute couture collections, using advanced techniques and premium materials.

Faculty

News and Events

FAQ

The course takes place in Milan, at Ferrari Fashion School, in the heart of the Italian fashion district. A strategic location for those who want to train close to the main fashion houses and companies within the fashion system.

Students learn how to design pattern pieces, develop prototypes, construct sartorial garments, and experiment with fashion draping techniques directly on the mannequin, acquiring a complete method from concept to finished garment.

Thanks to advanced technical training, the pattern making and tailoring course in Milan prepares students to work as pattern makers, professional tailors, prototype makers, or design assistants in ateliers, fashion brands, and tailoring workshops.

No advanced experience is required: the pattern making and tailoring course in Milan is suitable both for motivated beginners and for those who already have basic sewing skills and want to move to a professional level, like in an advanced cutting and sewing course.

Yes. The program includes numerous workshop hours in Milan dedicated to prototyping, sartorial garment construction, and fashion draping, offering a highly practical experience aligned with the needs of companies and ateliers in the Milan fashion district.