This day long course looks at how different period techniques differ from modern practice and how this affects the look and hang as well as the use of a garment.

We shall be exploring the cutting and pattern drafting techniques employed at different times in the past and how those methods evolved over time, explaining why a Victorian attempt at 17th Century clothing looks so different from a 21st century attempt and why both look so different from the real thing.

We shall also be taking a look at stitch types and construction methods and their role in creating the distinctive appearance of clothing at different historical dates.