Course
Pattern making
and Haute Couture
A program to acquire skills in artisanal pattern making and tailoring
This course delivers high-quality, professional training in the craft techniques of haute couture tailoring, teaching you how to create unique garments and turn creativity into reality. Aimed at those who wish to gain artisanal tailoring and pattern-making skills for apparel design, the curriculum also includes freehand fashion illustration and fabric knowledge. An introduction to CAD software completes the preparation for pattern design.
Led by industry experts, the course combines sartorial tradition, technical know-how and hands-on practice, equipping you to meet the evolving trends of the fashion world.
Limited Class Sizes
Maximum of 20 students to encourage interaction and enhance individual talent.
Practical teaching
A continuous dialogue with the professional world—its planning, timelines, and methods.
Language
Italian
Start Date
November
Duration
9 months
Attendance
Saturday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
Pontedera (PI)
Degree Awarded
Professional Training Certificate
Who the program is aimed at
The course is aimed for those who wish to acquire basic tailoring and pattern-making skills, with the goal of pursuing a career in tailoring workshops, pattern-making departments or the garment manufacturing sector. It is also ideal for those who want to start a freelance career, specializing in the practical and technical side of fashion.
Career opportunities
The course aims to train specialist professionals to work within tailoring workshops, pattern-making departments and garment manufacturing, capable of handling specific stages of tailoring and pattern-making processes or to operate as freelancers.
Study program
- General dressmaking and pattern-making concepts
- Dressmaking equipment and machines
- Creating sewing patterns
- Placement and cutting techniques
- Making prototypes
- The fashion sketch
- Transformation of the sewing pattern and new pattern-making basics
- Lining and accessory studie
- Ironing methods
- Garment checks and finishing
- Textile Products
- Introduction to CAD software
- Internship opportunities
Tools
During the course, teaching materials will be provided, including handouts and textbooks, as well as a pattern-making kit containing everything students need to work independently on manual modeling both in the classroom and at home. In the workshops, students will have access to flat-bed machines, industrial sewing machines, and professional overlock machines, as well as sketching boards for fashion illustrations.
Admission
Enrollment in the course is limited to a fixed number of participants to ensure a high-quality learning experience. Interested candidates must request the enrollment form from the Student Guidance Office.
Why study in Tuscany
Istituto Modartech is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the historic Piaggio industrial complex in Pontedera (Pisa), where the iconic Vespa was born. A dynamic and innovative environment where culture, research and creativity intersect thanks to collaborations with local centers of excellence such as the Piaggio Foundation, Giovanni Gronchi Library and the BioRobotics Institute of the Sant’Anna School.
Studying in Pontedera means immersing yourself in a strategic area surrounded by Italy’s leading fashion and design districts, where craftsmanship meets industrial expertise to create excellence in clothing, footwear and luxury accessories.
Choosing Istituto Modartech means experiencing a unique education journey, closely connected with top Fashion & Luxury companies and exploring the values of sustainability, innovation and Made in Italy craftsmanship.
Modartech Alumni
Gallery
Do you want to receive more information or request an Informational Interview?
Contact us by entering your details in the form.