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Tailoring & Fashion Design

Design, cut and sew clothes and launch your own fashion label.

Duration3 Months
TuitionUGX 400,000
Intake1st of every month
CertificateFree

Course overview

Learn the full process of making clothing: taking measurements, drafting patterns, cutting, sewing and finishing, then develop your own designs and learn how to sell them.

Every module combines short theory sessions with hands-on practice, so you finish with real projects and a portfolio, not just notes. Entry requirements: Open to everyone. No experience needed.

Course outline

6 modules over 12 weeks. Select a module to see what you will cover.

Machines, needles, threads and fabrics.

Body measurements and basic patterns.

Seams, hems, zips, buttons and pockets.

Making complete garments step by step.

Sketching, styling and working with Kitenge and Ankara.

Pricing, branding, customers and running a tailoring shop.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Take accurate measurements
  • Draft patterns and cut fabric
  • Sew complete garments
  • Create original designs
  • Start a tailoring or fashion business

What you can become

Graduates of this course go on to roles and businesses such as:

Tailor
Fashion designer
Pattern maker
Boutique owner
Fashion entrepreneur

Tools and skills you will use

Sewing machinesPatternsFabricsMeasuring toolsSketchbooks

Study options

Choose the schedule that suits you. New students start on the 1st of every month.

  • Morning Session
  • Evening Session
  • Weekend Session
  • Monday – Wednesday
  • Wednesday – Friday
  • E-Learning

What is included

  • Practical and materials fee: free
  • Certificate and graduation: free
  • Computer lab, library and internet: free
  • School bag: free
  • Access to membership programs
  • Career and employability guidance
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