Tailoring and Fabric Engineering

Offered by: Heart of Quest
Program Category: Talent Development & Vocational Skills
Duration: 12 Weeks
Target Participants: Beginners (youths, adults, women’s groups, aspiring fashion designers)
Format: Hands-on workshops + theory + individual and group projects
Outcome: Certificate of Completion + Portfolio

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand the fundamentals of tailoring, fabrics, and garment construction

• Master the use of sewing tools and basic machines

• Learn fabric cutting, measurement, and clothing assembly techniques

• Gain skills in traditional and modern tailoring practices

• Explore local fabric arts like Gara tie-dye and sustainable fabric care

🗓️ Course Structure: 3-Month Plan

✂️ Month 1: Introduction to Tailoring

Week 1: Overview of Tailoring & Tools

• Introduction to tailoring profession & opportunities

• Identifying tailoring tools (tape measure, scissors, chalk, pins)

• Safety rules in the sewing workshop

Week 2: Understanding Fabric Types

• Natural vs. synthetic fabrics (cotton, linen, polyester, silk, etc.)

• Fabric behavior and selection for various garments

• Local fabric study: Gara, ankara, and blended fabrics

Week 3: Measurements & Pattern Drafting

• Accurate body measurements (bust, waist, hip, etc.)

• Basic pattern drafting: skirt, blouse, and trousers

• Lab: Drafting and cutting simple pattern pieces

Week 4: Sewing Machine Mastery

• Parts and functions of manual & electric sewing machines

• Threading, bobbin winding, and tension setting

• Hands-on: Practice sewing straight lines, corners, and curves

🧵 Month 2: Practical Tailoring Skills

Week 5: Cutting & Assembling Skirts and Blouses

• Step-by-step guide: fabric layout, pinning, and cutting

• Sewing basic seams and finishing techniques

• Workshop: Sew a simple skirt and blouse set

Week 6: Shirt Making

• Collar and sleeve construction techniques

• Buttonholes and zippers

• Individual task: Sew a short-sleeved shirt or blouse

Week 7: Trouser and Wrapper Construction

• Measuring and cutting trousers

• Inserting elastic, zippers, and hemming

• Optional: Making a traditional wrapper with lining

Week 8: Gara Tie-Dye Techniques

• Introduction to traditional tie-dye (Gara) methods

• Dyeing techniques: knotting, stitching, folding

• Practical: Produce a dyed fabric for your own project

🧷 Month 3: Creativity & Business Essentials

Week 9: Fashion Design and Creativity

• Sketching basic fashion designs

• Color matching and fabric combinations

• Exploring personal style and niche

Week 10: Alteration & Finishing

• Altering ready-made garments (tightening, extending, reshaping)

• Pressing, hemming, and final touches for professional finishing

Week 11: Branding and Business of Tailoring

• Starting a tailoring business: Pricing, recordkeeping, client relations

• Home-based tailoring vs. joining a workshop

• Optional: Introduction to fashion marketing & branding

Week 12: Showcase & Final Project

• Each participant completes one full garment (e.g., dress, shirt + trousers)

• Class presentation and fashion walk

• Feedback from instructor and peers

• Award of Certificates

📋 Assessment Methods

• Weekly practical evaluations

• Mid-course individual sewing task

• Final garment project and mini fashion showcase

• Attendance and participation

📌 Required Tools & Materials

• Tape measure, scissors, chalk, ruler

• Sewing needles, threads, buttons/zippers

• Basic sewing machine (shared or personal)

• Fabrics (participants may be asked to provide some for projects)

🚀 Career Pathways After Completion

• Tailor or fashion apprentice

• Small business owner (home tailoring, boutique startup)

• Fabric artist (tie-dye, upcycled fashion)

• Further studies in fashion design or textile arts