About The Masterclass
On this in depth masterclass series you will learn the fundamental techniques to build a classic tailored jacket from scratch. It is the foundation on to which to build more specialised and advanced skills, which can be explored in further masterclasses available and to come.
Structured into 12 sections, each video explores in extreme detail how to achieve professional results. Many techniques shown are rarely used outside high end bespoke tailoring businesses and couture ateliers, let alone being published about. They can be equally used for ladies or gent’s tailoring.
The techniques shown are for a jacket with one side panel and a 2 piece sleeve, collar and revers, but can easily be adopted to a different cut. A variety of jacket block patterns in different sizes is available from our shop.
Included in the tuition is the following:
Using your master pattern to cut and make a foundation canvas, which forms the skeletal framework of a tailored garment, then mounting it together with the prepared jacket foreparts. Move to pad stitching the revers, support and stay the edges and hems.
Covered is also ironworking flat garment panels to fit the three dimensional shape of the body by exploiting the properties of woollen fabric, which includes stretching and shrinking sections to mould them to shape. This guarantees a perfect fit. You will also learn about the importance of pressing techniques and the tools required.
Subjects also include how to apply a double jetted pocket, tailoring a collar as well as making and inserting a classic tailored two piece sleeve. To finish the project you will learn how to embroider buttonholes and line the jacket by hand.
Length: over 7 hours
Evaluation
Once you have completed the course you can contact us for personalised feedback and an evaluation. You must have watched all videos and produced your own work following the tuition. We will make an assessment and if you have met the learning outcomes, we will issue a certificate.
At any time during the subscription you may purchase personal coaching.
THE CLASSIC TAILORED JACKET
- 0. Introduction (1:31)
- 1. Preparations, cutting & marking (27:15)
- 2. Canvas construction (32:17)
- 3. Forepart construction (24:51)
- 4. Padding & staying (29:08)
- 5. Jetted pocket construction (31:53)
- 6. Facing revers (35:43)
- 7. Joining back & hemming (26:43)
- 8. Shoulder seams (6:32)
- 9. Collar construction & application (56:33)
- 10. Sleeve construction & insertion (95:25)
- 11. Tailored buttonholes (31:25)
- 12. Lining the jacket (47:14)