Pattern Making Annual Course  

Annual Pattern Making Course

The Course

The pattern maker is the professional figure responsible for creating the patterns for any type of women's clothing, based on industrial sizes using size 42 as the base. Unlike a tailor, who makes custom-made garments, the pattern maker transforms the designer's idea and technical sheet into standard measurements for prêt-à-porter (XS, S, M (42), L, XL, etc.).

The annual pattern-making course is designed to train young professionals capable of creating any type of pattern, both for tailoring and industrial production. Through the perfect cutting method Made in Italy, students will learn to adapt patterns even for customized, tailor-made garments. The course will also provide skills in manual size development and CAD software, ensuring proper fit according to the required variations.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 academic year
• Dates: October – July
• Languages: Albanian, English
• Location: Street Sami Frashëri, Metropol Center, Tirana, Albania

Course Objectives

The course aims to teach students the entire process of transforming a designer’s idea into mass production for a fashion collection.

Through theoretical and practical lessons, students will acquire:

• Fundamental technical skills for pattern making
• Creative interpretation abilities to develop new design solutions
• Precision in drafting paper patterns and variations of fashion models

At the end of the course, each student will be ready to enter the fashion industry, either in Made in Italy or international companies. Alternatively, they can continue their studies with our Advanced Industrial Pattern-Making Course to further specialize.

Program

The course includes 300 hours in class and 300 hours on home projects, covering the following topics:

• Pattern making and paper pattern techniques (basic model)
• Pattern variations for fashion design
• Technical drawing and geometry fundamentals
• Textile technology and materials (fabrics and fibers)
• Size development
• Digital tools for pattern making (2D and 3D graphic representation, CAD software, etc.)

Career Opportunities

What You Can Become

With our pattern-making course, you will receive comprehensive training, both theoretical and practical, allowing you to test your skills and pursue your dream job.

The pattern maker is a highly sought-after figure in the fashion industry, working as a fashion engineer in fashion ateliers and tailoring industries, acting as the right hand of the designer.

Admission Requirements

Who is our ideal candidate?

The course is open to all high school graduates who want to develop their talent and learn the craft of pattern making. It is suitable both for those with prior experience in fashion and tailoring and for those without formal training but with a personal passion for pattern creation and garment construction.

The pattern maker is a key figure in the clothing industry—an "engineer" of garments, without whom it is impossible to create a perfect new model.

Admission Process

Limited Enrollment. Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Educational background: High school diploma or vocational qualification
• Age: 16
• Orientation interview (by phone call or in person)

Costs and Enrollment

• Enrollment fee: €350
• Tuition fee: € 3500
• Flexible installment plans available with 0% interest financing through Union Bank

Exams and Certification

Final Exams

The final exam will be conducted in front of a Commission of internal and external faculty members and will include the following evaluation methods:

• Written and project-based exams (theoretical subjects, basic pattern making)
• Practical tests (pattern making, size development, and garment construction)
• Final exam: Completion of a finished garment based on a paper pattern developed from a designer’s technical sheet variation

Certification

The issued diploma is accredited by the Ministry of Economy, Culture, and Innovation of Albania. It is recognized in the job market. The dual certificate, issued by MKS after a professional qualification exam taken at the MKS headquarters in Milan, is recognized in the job market and the fashion industry.

How to Access the Orientation Interview

To find out if the course you have chosen includes the content, duration, and training that meets your expectations and to learn more details about our school, fill out the form, and we will contact you as soon as possible to answer your questions or to schedule an introductory interview where we can advise you on the course best suited to you.