TECHNICAL PATTERN MAKING
ADVANCED OUTERWEAR/ACTIVE WEAR

Program Duration: 14 weeks x 20 Hours a week
Your Instructors: Julie Crawley, Jessica Hsu

Prices: Domestic $6,995.00

Prices: International $8,450.00

Start Dates: January, May, September

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SOURCING & MANUFACTURING

Where performance engineering meets technical precision.

The Technical Pattern Making Advanced Outerwear and Active Wear Certificate is a comprehensive 280 hour professional program designed for students who want to specialize in performance apparel, technical garment construction, and advanced outerwear development. This program focuses on drafting, fit analysis, fabric innovation, and industry level production techniques used in activewear and technical outerwear manufacturing.

Performance garments require precision pattern drafting, functional design features, and a deep understanding of textile behavior under movement. This certificate prepares students to conceptualize, draft, and manufacture activewear garments that meet industry standards for durability, mobility, and performance.

Students graduate with a technical portfolio that includes a four piece capsule collection demonstrating activewear drafting, performance construction techniques, and outerwear development.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Technical Pattern Making Advanced Outerwear and Active Wear Certificate provides in depth training in performance textiles, garment engineering, technical drafting, and advanced construction techniques.

Throughout the program, students develop industry level precision and production readiness. You will learn how to draft patterns for base layers, yoga pants, technical pants, fleece mid layers, and structured outerwear shells. Students refine garment blocks for articulation, seam placement, mobility, and sport specific movement.

This program emphasizes hands on development. Students draft, construct, evaluate fit, correct technical issues, and manufacture garments using performance fabrics, trims, and specialized construction techniques.

Areas of focus include:

  • Identification of performance fibers, fabrics, and trims

  •  Technical terminology used in the activewear and outerwear industry

  •  Anatomic fit and sport specific garment movement

  •  Base layer drafting and seam placement strategies

  •  Mid layer fleece and synthetic insulation construction

  •  Yoga pant and active top drafting and fit correction

  •  Technical pant development for hiking, running, and mountaineering

  •  Outerwear shell drafting including hood development

  •  Advanced waterproof construction and lining integration

  •  Conceptualization and creation of a four piece capsule collection

By the end of the program, students are able to draft and construct performance garments that meet professional technical standards



Program Structure & Hours

Duration: 14 Weeks
Total Program Hours: 280 Hours
Weekly Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week
Delivery Method: In class and Live Online Hybrid

Students participate in lectures, drafting labs, garment engineering workshops, fit sessions, critiques, and technical portfolio reviews.

PROGRAM JOURNEY

  • Students begin by identifying new fibers, fabrics, and trims used in technical apparel manufacturing. You will study industry terminology and analyze leading performance products to understand functional design features.

    This module introduces anatomic fit principles and sport specific garment movement required for activewear development

  • Students explore the structure of base layers and mid layers including fleece and synthetic insulation garments. You will evaluate seam placement, fabric selection, layering strategy, and fit correction.

    Drafting and sewing of base layers and fleece garments reinforce performance construction principles.

  • Students study the drafting and construction of technical pants for hiking, running, and mountaineering applications. You will apply sizing systems, advanced trims, reinforcement techniques, and performance construction details.

    Fit refinement and articulation techniques ensure garments support movement and durability.

  • Students explore hood development and outerwear shell drafting. You will draft and sew mock ups of outerwear blocks, refine seam placement for mobility, and integrate technical features such as cuff systems and ventilation.

    Waterproof construction methods and lining integration are examined to ensure performance reliability.

  • In the final stage of the program, students develop a four piece capsule collection that demonstrates technical drafting accuracy, garment engineering, and performance construction techniques.

    Students present their final collection to peers and instructors, developing professional critique and presentation skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

✔ Identify and work with advanced performance textiles
✔ Draft patterns for activewear and technical outerwear garments
✔ Apply sport specific fit and articulation principles
✔ Construct base layers, mid layers, and technical pants
✔ Develop and refine outerwear shell blocks including hood construction
✔ Apply waterproof and performance construction techniques
✔ Manufacture garments to industry technical standards
✔ Conceptualize and present a cohesive performance capsule collection

Graduates leave the program with advanced technical knowledge and a portfolio demonstrating their ability to execute professional outerwear and activewear development.

CAREER PATHS

Graduates of the Technical Pattern Making Advanced Outerwear and Active Wear Certificate are prepared for technical and production focused roles within the performance apparel industry.

Career opportunities may include:

  • Pattern Maker

  •  Sample Sewer

  •  Technical Designer

  •  Production Assistant

  •  Product Developer

  •  Fit Specialist

This certificate prepares students to work within technical apparel brands, performance manufacturing facilities, product development teams, and outerwear design departments.


TUITION & GRANTS

Domestic Tuition: $6,995.00

International Tuition: $8,450.00

Application Fee (Domestic): $250

Application Fee (International): $500

Books & Materials Excluded

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • High school graduation or mature student status 19+

  •  Admissions interview in person or via Zoom or Skype

  •  Application Essay minimum 250 words outlining your passion and career goals

  •  English proficiency, if applicable
    CLBPT minimum 6
    Duolingo 85 to 90 accepted in certain circumstances

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Julie Crawley

Julie Crawley is a seasoned fashion industry leader and educator with over three decades of experience in product development, design innovation, and supply chain strategy. She has held pivotal roles at major apparel brands, driving growth through creative problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and customer-focused solutions. As an adjunct professor, Julie has taught a wide range of fashion courses across the Boston area, blending real-world insight with a passion for mentorship, inspiring the next generation of designers to think boldly and work smart.

Jessica Hsu

Jessica has worked in the fashion industry for almost three decades for brands such as Karma Athletics, Lotuswear Designs Ltd., and Design Group—just to name a few. In addition to these valuable experiences, she designs, creates and produces pet wear, uniforms, wedding gowns and other custom formal wear with impressive results.

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Applying is straightforward and designed to be personal.


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This conversation allows us to share meaningful insights about the program, the industry, career pathways, job opportunities, and available tuition grants or financial aid options. Just as importantly, it gives us the chance to learn about you: your goals, what you hope to achieve through your training, and any questions or concerns we can support you with.

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 This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.
The Cut Design Academy is designated with PTIB