Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Dress Making in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Dress Making(Dress Making)
  • Major Subject: Dress Making
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Certificate in Dress Making equips individuals with a comprehensive skills and knowledge in the art of dressmaking. This program provides hands-on training in pattern making, garment fitting, fabric selection and sewing techniques. Students learn to create custom-made garments, alter clothing and bring their unique designs to life. Graduates of this program possess the ability to start their own clothing business, work as freelance dressmakers, or seek employment in the fashion and garment industry.


Possible career opportunities include:
1. Tailor
2. Seamstress
3. Fashion designer
4. Clothing alterations specialist
5. Boutique owner
6. Costume designer
7. Production assistant in fashion industry
8. Pattern maker
9. Fashion consultant
10.Dressmaking instructor

Institutions Offering Certificate in Dress Making

  • The Independent Institute of Education,Vega The Independent Institute of Education,Vega, Pretoria  
    Course name: Introduction to Dressmaking Short Course


    Applicants will learn the following concepts:

    (i) Introduction to sewing equipment

    (ii) Seams

    (iii) Facings

    (iv) Collars

    (v) Pockets and hems

    (vi) Fastenings and zippers

    (vii) Shirt construction


    Fees: R5 000



    Program duration: 12 weeks
  • INTEC College INTEC College, Cape Town  
    1.
    Duration: 18 months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent, or 2 years' verifiable and relevant working experience.

    2. INTEC Dressmaking Professional Certificate
    Duration: 24 months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent' or 2 years' verifiable and relevant working experience.
  • Oakfields College Oakfields College, Pretoria  
    Course name: Certificate in Sewing


    Course content:

    (i) Basic machine set-up

    (ii) Seam types

    (iii) Stitches

    (iv) Elastic

    (v) Button holes

    (vi) Zip insertion

    (vii) Pockets


    Program duration: Twelve weeks, three hours per week
  • Kland International College Kland International College, Johannesburg  
  • The School of Fashion Design The School of Fashion Design, Pietermaritzburg  




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