Certificate in Pattern Making & Fashion Designing

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of technical skills that is essential in the Pattern Making and Fashion Designing 

Course Specialty

• Guaranteed internship training for students below 24 years during or upon completion of the course.
• Students will obtain overall knowledge of different departments in the Garment Industry whilst this course will be useful for the development of their career.
• In-depth knowledge that is essential to be a professional Pattern maker.
• Local and International career opportunities in the Garment Industry and Buying Offices.
• Students are able to learn the fundamentals of Fashion Designing.
• Knowledge to develop individual business opportunities.

Course Content

• Introduction to Pattern Production
• The Basic Principles of Pattern Production
• Identification of tools and equipment used in Pattern Cutting & Grading
• Body Measurement Procedures and measuring positions and guides for taking measurements
• Construction of Basic Block Draft on Shirts, T- shirts and Jackets
• Development of Production Pattern Sets
• Construction of Basic Skirts Blocks
• Pattern Development of different styles of Skirts (Pleated, Panel & Flared)
• Construction of Basic Block Draft on Pants and Shorts
• Construction of Basic Bodies Blocks, Darts and Dart Manipulation
• Construction of Different types of Sleeves and Sleeve Styling
• Pattern Grading Techniques and Principles of Grading Patterns
• Pattern Drafting and Grading for manufacturing specifications
• Project Book
• How to start a fashion boutique
• Introduction to the fashion business
• The role of a Designer and process of Fashion Designing
• Fashion trends and fashion marketing
• Basic drawing techniques & sketching
• Developing a design journal/visual diary/ sketchbook
• Mood boards and color

Duration: 6 Months

Medium : Mixed ( English/Sinhala )

Schedule :  Sundays from 9.00am to 1.30pm

Entry Requirements :

GCE (O/L) OR Six months work experience in the apparel industry

Payment Plan :

Registration Fees  : Rs. 7,500

Course Fee          : Initial Payment (1st Month) : Rs. 10,000 and 5 Instalments : Rs. 10,000 X 5 = Rs. 60,000

A Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees.

On successful completion of the course, students are awarded with a Certificate which is highly recognized in the Garment Industry for employment.