Sewing and Dressmaking Course

Program Title: Diploma in Sewing & Dressmaking

Description: A career in dressmaking will equip you with the skills and creativity needed to create quality garments. You will be able to make garments for yourself, friends and family at one-third of the cost. Sewing and dressmaking skills can help you in a lot of ways. If you have an understanding of color and design, you can own a boutique, export garments or even become a fashion designer.

Syllabus: he course in sewing and dressmaking teaches the various techniques such as designing patterns, performing machine stitches, hem garments, make pockets and insert closures, fabric painting and dyeing, embellishments and much more. The topics include:

• Sewing essentials
• Basic hand stitching
• Machine stitching techniques
• Creative Sewing techniques
• Embellishments with ribbon and beads
• Fabric painting and dyeing
• Hemming garments
• Laying Patterns
• Making pockets insert closures
• Piped seams
• Sewing for the home
• Time saving shortcut techniques

Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools

Format of Education: Online & Correspondence courses

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Job Opportunities: A career in sewing and dressmaking can guarantee an exciting future. If you have an understanding of color and design, you can own a boutique, export garments or even become a fashion designer. Sewing and dressmaking skills are widely used in garment factories or designer studios also. Salaries vary depending on skills, experience and industry type. Sewing machinists usually earn between $20,000 and $25,000 per year.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution. Penn Foster Career School courses are very competitively priced. And with the choice of upfront payment option or low monthly installments, you can afford the course you want.

Stratford Career Institute: Stratford Career Institute is an innovative leader in the field of distance education. With thousands of students world-wide, SCI has earned its reputation in the delivery of career training. Stratford specializes in the training needs of career minded adults. Through guided, independent study, you will study at your own pace, studying from the comfort of home with a qualified instructor always a toll-free phone call away. SCI offers over 50 distance education programs and have a placement assistance program too.