Where a good pair of trousers really begins.

Balance and line are set on paper. This course teaches you to draft trousers in different styles, lay them on the cloth, and adjust the draft for the body in front of you.

What you will be able to do

  • Draft different styles of trouser pattern

  • Lay the pattern for cutting (cutting lays)

  • Figure the pattern to real bodies: a prominent or flat seat, knock knees, bow legs, legs apart

  • Understand why each line is drawn as it is, so you can draft for any client

You are learning from the man, not a platform.

Andrew Ramroop OBE has cut, made and fitted bespoke suits for over fifty years. He owns Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row and was the first Black tailor to own a house on the Row. Every lesson is his method, filmed and explained by him.

Price and what is inside

5 hours. Two parts.

  • Trouser Drafts and Cutting Lays

  • Trouser Figuration

  • £1,056. 5 hours, lifetime access, ARTS Certificate on completion.

  • Filmed and explained by Andrew. Printable drafting guides included.

How it works

  • Self-paced. No term dates, no deadlines.

  • Lifetime access. Return to any lesson, any time.

  • Printable drafting guides.

  • Anywhere in the world.

The Certificate

On completion you receive an ARTS Certificate of Completion carrying Andrew Ramroop's name, recognising the work you have completed, in the tradition of the Row.

“The Savile Row Bespoke Academy online tailoring course has far exceeded my expectations. The depth of knowledge I acquired while studying is astonishing. This course not only equipped me with the technical skills necessary for bespoke tailoring but also touched on the rich history, intricate techniques, and nuances of the craft of sartorial tailoring.”

Valdone - Scotland

“The ARTS online course gave me access to a wealth of knowledge that I haven't found curated so well anywhere else. The platform is very user friendly because the course content is organised neatly into modules and topics which makes it easy to follow and track your progress. I particularly enjoyed the hand sewing module and came to appreciate hand craft tailoring as a very relaxing and calming exercise once I mastered the needle and thimble action.”

Timothy - Uganda

“I’m so happy to have spent the past couple of years working my way through this course under the watchful eye of Prof Ramroop. He has a fascinating background and extensive experience, which he is more than happy to share and he encourages me to ask as many questions about all aspects of tailoring (the practice and the business) – he truly is a one of a kind.”

Merridy - Australia

“What i liked the most was to watch Master Ramroop explaining step by step, how to finish and to perfect a garment. Each of the videos had its own sense and important points, to become a real master of the trade. What stood out the most to me was the ability to rewatch and consolidate the knowledge. I really felt supported by every step i took, by every decision i had to make and guided in questions about the business.”

Christoph - Germany

This is the drafting. The making completes the trousers.

Pair this with Trouser Making to take the pattern through to a finished pair, or take both together as the Trouser Drafting and Making bundle for £1,962 (a £456 saving). For the whole suit, see VOLITION; to learn fitting, see Premium.

FAQs

  • Do I need experience?

    No prior drafting experience is needed.

  • Does it include cutting?

    Yes, it covers cutting lays. Making the trousers is the separate Trouser Making course.

  • How long do I have access?

    For life.

  • Is it live or recorded?

    Recorded, self-paced, filmed by Andrew.