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The Clothing Patternmaker course trains a key technical figure in the collection development process. The pathway provides skills to construct patterns, create prototypes and ensure fit, interpreting the stylistic design from a production perspective.
Students learn the rules of garment patternmaking, construction and industrialisation, with a focus on materials, consumption and manufacturing phases. The course also introduces the use of CAD systems for paper patterns, grading and marker making, which are essential tools for optimising time and quality.
Departures for each location
Bologna, 23 September 2026
Ancona, 24 September 2026
Padua, 29 September 2026
News:Enrolment has been extended until November. There's still time to start your journey in fashion.
Course dedicated to those who want to specialise in clothing patternmaking, turning creative designs into real garments. It is a course dedicated to those who want to devote their career to the study of garment construction using a top-level method.
You learn techniques for patternmaking, grading, prototyping and the use of CAD tools for the fashion sector.
The training offered creates key figures within the fashion supply chain, preparing professional Patternmakers capable of transforming a creative idea into a concrete model, technically developed and ready for production.
The educational programme enables students to acquire practical manual and design skills, including through the use of CAD software.
Main outgoing roles: Patternmaker, CAD Patternmaker, Prototyper.
Thanks to the activities carried out in the dedicated workshops, the course enables students to acquire practical skills in creating paper patterns for various types of clothing. The training path guides them through the development and industrialisation of a complete pattern, also allowing them to identify and correct any defects in the calico prototypes before the final garment assembly.
The main subjects include Patternmaking, CAD Patternmaking, Processing and Textile Technologies, offering a solid, comprehensive technical preparation strongly oriented towards practical and functional activities as required in the workplace.
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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