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Tailoring and Dress Making

The dressmaking and tailoring course is designed to fulfil the needs of the formal and informal sector for trained operators in this field.

It aims at producing competent tailors /dressmakers capable of making various types of garments for men, women and children. It is aimed at giving the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in dressmaking, tailoring, pattern drafting and garment fashion design.

Entry

  • A minimum KCPE
  • Exam Body: NITA

Course structure and modules

Grade III

  • Introduction to dressmaking and tailoring
  • Safety in the workshop
  • Tools and equipment
  • The sewing machine
  • Operating the sewing machine
  • Pattern drafting
  • Material
  • Stitching

Grade II

  • Safety in the workshop
  • Tools and equipment
  • Pattern drafting
  • Material
  • Stitching
  • Seams
  • Garment marking details

Grade I

  • Safety in the workshop
  • Tools and equipment
  • Pattern drafting
  • Material
  • Stitching
  • Seams
  • Garment marking details
  • Assembling and joining garment making
  • Costing

Mode of study

  • Online
  • Part time
  • Regular

Career opportunities

  • Tailor 
  • Dressmaker Career

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You will be taught by enthusiastic staff with vast experience in their fields, experts who place great emphasis on preparing you for success in further study, in your career, and in life.