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Enthusiast Level

Introduction to Tailoring

Embark on your journey into the art of bespoke tailoring.

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Tailoring Isn’t Guesswork—Neither Is Your Training.

You're ready to begin—but where should you start?

At ABTA, we don’t throw you into generic beginner classes. We start with precision.
Take the 5-minute Personal Skill Assessment™ to discover what skills you already have and what you'll need to build.

No experience? No problem. The Enthusiast Level is where passion becomes progress.

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Your journey begins here: learn the fundamentals of bespoke tailoring

Welcome to the Enthusiast Level, the perfect starting point for anyone curious about the art of bespoke tailoring. Whether you’ve never picked up a needle or have dabbled a bit in sewing, this level is designed to introduce you to essential tools, materials, and techniques used in traditional tailoring. This is more than just an introduction—it’s the first step on your path to mastering bespoke tailoring. You’ll learn essential skills that will prepare you to create your first garments with confidence and precision, culminating in the creation of a simple straight skirt.

This course is ideal for:

  • Complete beginners who want to explore tailoring for the first time.
  • Those looking to master British bespoke techniques.
  • Individuals interested in pursuing more advanced tailoring courses.
  • Aspiring tailors seeking to build a solid foundation before moving on to garment construction.

What you will learn:

  • Understand the purpose and function of basic tailoring tools.
  • Learn the Four Ws of Textiles; Warp, Weft, Weight, and Weave
  • Master fundamental hand-stitching techniques used in tailoring.
  • Complete a final project by patterning, laying, cutting, and tailoring a simple straight skirt.

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Understand and successfully apply basic tailoring hand stitches.
  • Ability to identify various types of wool and cloth used in tailoring.
  • Confidently identify and handle tools and materials for future projects.
  • Complete their first tailoring project, a simple straight skirt.

This comprehensive program includes:

  • Pre-Recorded Lessons – Step-by-step video tutorials covering the basics of tailoring tools and techniques.
  • Digital Workbooks – Downloadable guides to reinforce learning.
  • Master Series Webinars – Learn additional skills such as seamed and patch pocket making.
  • Tailor's Circle – A monthly, community gathering that blends coaching, student highlights, Q&A, and storytelling. 
  • Personalized Feedback – One-on-one feedback to help build confidence and continued skill development.
  • Global Community Forum - Showcase your work, communicate, and collaborate with other
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Patterning
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The ABTA offers the most comprehensive online tailoring education platform in the world.  As the only academy offering a structured, multi-tiered Tailoring Pathway™ built on the  Sartorial Standards of Excellence™, the ABTA doesn’t just teach tailoring—it sets the benchmark. From first stitches to full bespoke suits, every level is designed to deliver mastery, not mediocrity. No other program matches our precision, legacy, or results.

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