The Level 2 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles is a hands-on, technical course, designed to
further develop and challenge the skills you learned in pattern cutting and garment
construction on Level 1.
Underpinning this qualification are broad industry skills and a sound
knowledge of the fashion and textiles industries. Throughout the course a range of industry-led techniques and methods are embedded. You will further explore advanced methods of
clothing manufacture and pattern cutting using industry-standard tools and a variety of
industrial sewing machines. You will produce many stitched and pattern samples, including
the production of one knitted and one woven fabric garment. The pattern cutting processes
involves pattern adaptations for skirts, bodices, sleeves and trousers and the methods
required to produce industry-standard pattern blocks, including a personal bodice block to
your own measurements.
The course explores the subject of tailoring, incorporating a small
design project focussing on research of tailoring techniques and designer interpretation of
them. This culminates in the production of mood boards and tailored jacket designs inspired
by your research. Throughout the course a wide range of techniques and methods are
introduced, and industry requirements and opportunities for the various careers within the
textiles industry are presented. All equipment and materials are supplied.
