Learn how to design and build professional outerwear at home - even with limited tools and experience
Believe it, because we do.
We're all designers, so we're not here to teach you how to make a specific jacket, we're here to teach you the fundamentals of outerwear design, so you can design and build your own jackets. This isn't a recipe - this is a culinary course.
You're the visionary, you're the designer.
The Outerwear Design Course is organized into six simple sections
We teach you everything you need to know about designing and building professional outerwear, from materials and trim, sourcing, fit, professional craftsmanship, design, details, and more.
Next we put it into practice by designing and building four different jackets from start to finish, two technical jackets and two classic jackets. Watch as we work on our designs, and bring each jacket from concept to reality. Finally we end each jacket with what worked well, and what we could improve for next time.
If you want to learn how to design and create professional outerwear, the full course has everything you need - including patterns licensed for commercial use (you are free encouraged to sell jackets made with the patterns we give you)
If your company needs some hands on assistance developing an outerwear collection - we offer a personalized service that ranges from conceptualizing, tech pack development, sourcing, production assistance, branding, packaging, and imagery - all at a fraction of the cost of hiring an in-house development team.
If you are interested in commercial options reach out to us here
These aren't your average tissue paper patterns that come in an envelope - these are professionally printed patterns. Ten sheets each measuring 36" x 48" shipped rolled, not folded. Each pattern piece is separate, meaning you can make as many jackets in as many sizes as you want.
You also get so much more than just printed patterns with this course - we teach you how to modify the patterns to make nearly any kind of outerwear you can imagine, and nail the perfect fit.
- Hooded sweater? Check
- Waxed canvas bomber? Check
- Leather jacket? Check
- Rain jacket? Check
- Winter parka? Check
We love all outerwear, from leather motorcycle jackets to technical rain shells and everything in between. Anything is possible once you learn the fundamentals of outerwear design and construction, and it's easier than you think.
I have had the amazing fortune to work as a professional designer over my career so far. I've won awards, shown collections in fashion shows, worked with amazing teams, and have been featured in various magazines and media - but that's not important.
What is important is that I love outerwear, and I love teaching. I'm not here to talk about my accomplishments, I'm here to help you achieve what you want to accomplish.
- Eric
The Outerwear Design Course is organized into six sections -
with over 11 hours of detailed step by step video lessons
Introduction to the course and Section One
Tools and equipment for outerwear
Professional outerwear components breakdown
Craftsmanship and it's relative importance
The two worlds of fabric
The two styles of fabric
Layered and coated fabrics
Intro to trim and thread deep dive
Zipper deep dive
Additional trim
Introduction to Section Two and a lesson on what makes jackets from a factory look so professional
Tips and tricks on getting professional craftsmanship at home
Bold and subtle outerwear details
Jacket interiors
Functional details and pockets
Non functional and punch details
Outerwear fit
Proper fit and how to modify fit
Pattern run-through
Design thinking, prototyping, conceptualizing, and research
Moodboarding and sketching
Introduction to Section Three
Creating a draft jacket
Fitting a draft jacket
Jacket One concept and mood boarding
Jacket One sketch and plan
Materials and trim for Jacket One
Marking and cutting Jacket One
Assembling Jacket One
Jacket One review
Introduction to Section Four
Jacket Two concept and mood boarding
Jacket Two sketch and plan
Materials and trim for Jacket Two
Marking and cutting Jacket Two
Assembling Jacket Two
Jacket Two review
Introduction to Section Five
Jacket Three concept and mood boarding
Jacket Three sketch and plan
Materials and trim for Jacket Three
Marking and cutting Jacket Three
Assembling Jacket Three
Jacket Three review
Introduction to Section Six
Jacket Four concept and mood boarding
Jacket Four sketch and plan
Materials and trim for Jacket Four
Marking and cutting Jacket Four
Assembling Jacket Four
Jacket Four review
We're not here to make a quick sale, we're here to help you design and build jackets you're proud of.
That's why we offer a 60 day guarantee so there's no rush - if the course isn't right for you, we'll refund your course fee, simple as that.
It's one thing to make a jacket that gets compliments, it's another thing entirely to make a jacket people will give you their hard earned money for - and that's exactly what we want to show you.
We've built and sold hundreds of jackets over the years using the exact patterns, techniques, and strategies we teach in this course. So you can go from "Did you make that jacket?" to "Can I buy that jacket?"
You can't make professional outerwear without professional materials, so we cover the details on how and where to source professional materials.
Oh and we also give you our Sourcebook, a list of our favourite material suppliers that took years to build.
The Outerwear Design Course comes with two PDF guides:
The Workbook contains over 70 pages of in depth info, from tools and equipment, to design, tips, and detailed material guides.
The Sourcebook is a concise list of some of our favourite outerwear material suppliers for outerwear.
Both guides are regularly expanded and updated, and all updates are included with every course purchase.
If you're ready to learn a skill few people have, sign up below - we can't wait to see you inside!
Cheers,
The Lathley Team
We've put together the most common questions about our course, and if you can't find the answer here please don't hesitate to reach out!
