Tailoring & Garment Types

Skirt shaped and fitted on a form in a fashion atelier

Skirts: Construction, Silhouette and Movement

The skirt is a deceptively simple garment that offers enormous range, from sleek and tailored to full and flowing. Behind this versatility lies a craft of construction that shapes a skirt’s silhouette, fit and movement. Understanding how skirts are made reveals the thought that goes into even the most apparently straightforward design. For designers, mastering

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Model wearing a dramatic evening gown on the runway

Eveningwear Construction: Drama, Structure and Detail

Eveningwear is where fashion reaches for drama. Gowns and formal pieces are designed to make an impression, with sweeping silhouettes, rich fabrics and exquisite detail. Yet behind their glamour lies a great deal of hidden engineering. Constructing eveningwear is one of the most demanding and rewarding areas of garment making. Understanding how these garments are

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Tailoring workspace with garments and trouser making in progress

The Craft of Trousers: Tailoring Below the Waist

Trousers are often taken for granted, yet they are among the most demanding garments to make well. Their apparent simplicity hides a great deal of technical subtlety, and a beautifully tailored pair is a quiet but unmistakable sign of skill. Getting trousers right requires precision in areas the wearer may never consciously notice. Understanding the

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