Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
| Course Name: | Advance Diploma in Tailoring and Fashion Designing |
| Course Short Name: | ADTFD |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0152 |
| Course Type: | Advance Diploma |
| Duration: | 2 year |
| Eligibility: | 10th/12th |
| Total Subjects: | 3 |
The first year focuses on mastering the core technical skills necessary for professional garment creation.
Basic and Advanced Hand Stitches: Mastery of functional and decorative stitches (e.g., slip stitch, hemming, buttonholes).
Sewing Machine Technology: Detailed study of machine parts, maintenance, and using various presser feet and attachments.
Basic Pattern Drafting & Theory: Learning to take precise body measurements and drafting foundational blocks (bodice, sleeve, skirt, trousers) for men, women, and children.
Garment Construction I (Basic): Focus on constructing fundamental garment parts like various seams, seam finishes, plackets, darts, tucks, and basic collars (e.g., Peter Pan, Chinese collar).
Textile Science I: Introduction to different fibers, yarns, fabric weaves (plain, twill, satin), and basic fabric properties.
Pattern Manipulation: Learning slash-and-spread and pivot techniques to adapt basic blocks into different styles (e.g., yokes, different necklines, variations in sleeves).
Garment Construction II (Intermediate): Construction of a wider range of garments, often including basic women's wear like Salwar-Kameez, skirts (A-line, Circular), and simple tops.
Fashion Illustration & Elements of Design: Learning to sketch fashion figures (croquis), applying color theory, and understanding how line, balance, and rhythm affect garment design.
Surface Ornamentation I: Introduction to different forms of decoration like fabric painting, printing (block printing, screen printing), and basic hand embroidery.
The second year shifts the focus to complex tailoring, quality control, and the commercial aspects of the apparel industry.
Advanced Pattern Making (Menswear): Detailed drafting and grading of complex tailored garments like Men's Shirts, Trousers, and introduction to jackets/blazers.
Garment Construction III (Advanced): Mastering complex techniques such as:
Tailored Collars (e.g., notched lapels, full roll collars).
Set-in Sleeves and high-quality cuff applications.
Working with linings, interlinings, and facings for structured garments.
Precision in fitting and alterations.
Traditional Indian Embroidery: Practical modules on specific regional embroideries (e.g., Kasuti, Kantha, Phulkari, Chikankari).
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Apparel: Introduction to using software (like Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop) for technical flats and basic pattern grading.
Apparel Merchandising/Marketing: Basics of the fashion business, sourcing raw materials, and costing of garments.
Advanced Draping: Learning to create complex, customized patterns directly on the dress form for special occasion wear (e.g., gowns, tailored dresses).
Apparel Production & Quality Control: Study of industrial sewing machines, production lines, quality inspection methods, and different garment construction standards (industrial vs. boutique).
History of Indian & Western Costumes: In-depth knowledge of different historical fashion periods and traditional Indian textiles.
Entrepreneurship Development: Training on starting a boutique, client management, and professional presentation.
Final Project/Portfolio: This is the capstone project where students must design, draft, construct, and present a complete, curated collection of garments (often 4-6 pieces) demonstrating all the learned skills.
This Advanced Diploma is designed to transform a student from a beginner with basic stitching knowledge into a highly skilled tailor and pattern master ready for the boutique or garment production sectors.
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