Description
Course Title: Diploma in Garment Making
Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year (Depending on Institution)
Eligibility: 10th Pass or Equivalent (No prior experience required)
Mode of Study: Full-time/Part-time/Online (Varies by institute)
Course Overview:
The Diploma in Garment Making is a skill-oriented program designed to train students in the fundamentals of garment construction, pattern making, fabric selection, and sewing techniques. This course equips learners with practical skills for careers in the fashion and apparel industry, including tailoring, dressmaking, and small-scale garment production.
Course Modules/Syllabus:
1. Introduction to Garment Making
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Overview of the garment industry
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Career opportunities in garment making
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Basics of fabrics and textiles
2. Tools and Equipment
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Sewing machines (manual & electric)
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Measuring tools (tape, scale, French curve)
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Cutting tools (scissors, rotary cutter)
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Pressing tools (iron, steam press)
3. Fabric Knowledge
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Types of fabrics (cotton, silk, denim, synthetic)
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Fabric properties and uses
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Fabric care and maintenance
4. Pattern Making & Drafting
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Taking body measurements
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Basic block patterns (bodice, skirt, sleeves)
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Pattern alterations and adjustments
5. Garment Construction Techniques
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Stitching basics (straight stitch, zigzag, overlock)
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Seams and finishes (French seam, flat-felled seam)
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Hemming, pleating, and gathering techniques
6. Sewing Different Garments
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Casual wear (T-shirts, skirts, trousers)
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Formal wear (shirts, blouses, dresses)
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Traditional wear (salwar kameez, saree blouses)
7. Finishing & Quality Control
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Pressing and ironing techniques
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Checking for defects and alterations
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Labeling and packaging
8. Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management (Optional)
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Starting a tailoring business
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Costing and pricing garments
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Customer handling and marketing basics
Practical Training:
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Hands-on practice in stitching and garment assembly
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Live projects (making full garments from scratch)
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Industry visits (where applicable)
Career Opportunities:
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Fashion Tailor/Dressmaker
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Garment Production Worker
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Boutique Owner
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Alteration Specialist
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Freelance Fashion Designer (with further studies)
Certification:
Upon completion, students receive a Diploma in Garment Making, recognized by vocational training institutes, NGOs, or government skill development programs.
Institutes Offering This Course:
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Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
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Private Fashion Design Colleges
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NGOs & Skill Development Centers (e.g., NSDC in India)
Fee Structure:
Varies from $100 – $500 (or local equivalent) depending on the institute and country.
Who Should Enroll?
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Aspiring tailors and dressmakers
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Homemakers looking to start a home-based business
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Fashion enthusiasts seeking practical skills
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Entrepreneurs aiming to open a boutique
This diploma provides a strong foundation for further studies in Fashion Design or Apparel Manufacturing.
