We are often asked how our students are able, within just one academic cycle, to learn what is generally regarded as a craft that takes many years to master. Part of the answer lies with the fact that we don’t believe in the traditional division… Read more
Thinking of a professional career in bespoke tailoring, film or stage production or high end fashion? The Level 5 Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring is a government-regulated qualification and the ultimate in UK tailoring training: developed by the Savile Row Bespoke Association, the programme offers a… Read more
ONE VACANCY LEFT for the 2026/27 academic year. Please use this form to apply. The Level 5 Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring was inaugurated 10 years ago by the Savile Row Bespoke Association who had developed the qualification as a modern-day alternative to the traditional apprenticeship.… Read more
NOW LIVE: our Summer School is an intensive class for those wishing to learn from the best: draft the cutting pattern, cut and tailor a classic, fully bespoke jacket at Savile Row standard, the highest level in the UK. The course offers 150 hours of… Read more
One of the most rewarding aspects of running the school is hearing from former students and learning how their course has empowered their career progression. When we caught up with Anna recently, we found that, since graduating in July 2020, she has used her skills… Read more
*** The 2026 Kilt Making class is fully booked. We’ll announce dates for 2027 shortly *** Officially recognised as an endangered craft by the Heritage Craft Foundation, kilt-making is characterised by a set of unique hand skills that only few craftspeople master today. This summer,… Read more
I was intrigued to be invited to a chat with Steve Duke, BBC journalist and award-winning podcaster on his show The Factory Next Door. He had already portrayed some of Britain’s greatest makers and producers, and was interested in the Tailoring Academy as the institution that… Read more
Can it be done on screen? That is the question when considering an online course, especially learning practical skills. Having had to switch to remote delivery during the pandemic, we learned there are even upsides to learning on screen: we now use ‘Zoom-in-the-Room’ even for… Read more
One of the most pertinent questions to ask when embarking on a course of study is ‘Where will it lead me?’ Well, Duane MacLeod, 2023 graduate of our first intake for the International Programme, has just shown how he puts his new skills into practice,… Read more