Short course

Correcting Defects

Students of the Next Fashion School

Duration

5 weeks

Departure

July 2026

Campuses

Bologna, Ancona

Frequency

Saturday

Requirements

Basic patternmaking skills

Specifications and costs

Course description

Identifying and correcting garment imperfections is a fundamental skill to ensure fit, quality and design precision. This refresher course is dedicated to Patternmakers who wish to hone their skills in correcting womenswear defects.

Through the analysis of patterns and prototypes, the main fit issues and their relative patternmaking solutions are explored. The teaching activity enables a more informed approach to blocks and transformations, improving project effectiveness and making the entire production process more fluid.

Departures for each location

Bologna, 04 July 2026

Ancona, 04 July 2026

News:Enrolment has been extended until November. There's still time to start your journey in fashion.

Who is it aimed at?

Update dedicated to Patternmakers and Prototypers who want to refine bases and transformations through the study of defect correction. The course teaches how to identify and resolve garment imperfections, improving fit, prototyping and the production flow.

It is an essential course for anyone involved in designing and constructing a clothing item.

Career opportunities

Short courses allow the Patternmaker and Prototyper to refine their skills in correcting womenswear defects.

Career opportunities develop within companies, ateliers and patternmaking services, with roles linked to the creation and correction of prototypes and work on blocks and pattern adaptations, to improve fit, garment quality and the fluidity of the production process.

Programme

A professional development course focused on one of the most in-demand skills for a Patternmaker: the ability to accurately identify, analyse and correct defects in a prototype.

During the course, the student acquires a structured method to critically observe the garment, interpret its issues and intervene effectively on the paper pattern.

Through practical exercises, the main editing and adaptation techniques are explored in line with industry standards.

Scholarship and financial support

Next Fashion School invests in talent. Every year we provide scholarships and fee reductions, measures designed for those with motivation and merit who need financial support to embark on their fashion journey.

Dedicated concessions are available for this course, find out all the details on the page.

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