The Art & Science
of
Fitting Gentlemen's Garments
Fitting is both and art and a science. For six weeks the student will be guided through the fitting, refitting and remedies to many of the commonly found fitting issues faced by bespoke tailors and drapers alike.
This course explores the nuanced balance between technical measurement and aesthetic refinement, ensuring every garment flatters the wearer’s form.
You’ll learn to assess posture, proportion, and movement, mastering adjustments for
jackets, trousers, and waistcoats with surgical accuracy.
From canvas shaping to sleeve pitch, discover how Savile Row principles elevate fit from functional to extraordinary.
Perfect for tailors and enthusiasts committed to crafting garments that combine comfort, elegance, and flawless silhouette.
This course is much more than just a fitting course.
The student begins with a fitting garment which fits the test figure, then it has been slightly altered to incur a fitting issues.
We begin with the basics such as an incorrect sleeve pitch. The student can touch, feel and see the issue in real life and learn how to identify and remedy it on both the garment and the pattern.
Once the issue has been identified the student will need to re-baste the garment ready for the next fitting issue. It is for this reason that the student must have completed one of the coat making courses.
A thorough understanding of pattern drafting is needed in order to fully understand the alterations made to the patterns and students will have full understanding of both hand sewing and (industrial) sewing machine techniques.