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Tailoring & Fashion Design

Tailoring Class
Free Training Program

Tailoring & Fashion Design

Duration

6 Months

Class Size

25 Students

Certificate

Yes

Next Intake

April 13, 2026

Master the art of fashion design and garment construction in our comprehensive 6-month tailoring program. From pattern making to running your own boutique, you'll learn every aspect of the fashion business.

Our hands-on curriculum covers both traditional techniques and modern design principles, preparing you for a successful career in the fashion industry or to start your own business.

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What You'll Learn

Program Curriculum

Comprehensive training covering all aspects of tailoring and fashion design

Pattern Making & Drafting

Learn to create and adjust patterns for various garment styles. Master measuring techniques and pattern grading for different sizes.

Cutting & Fabric Preparation

Understand different fabric types, grain lines, and cutting techniques. Learn efficient layout planning to minimize waste.

Garment Construction

Master sewing techniques for different garment types including shirts, dresses, trousers, and traditional African wear.

Fashion Design & Illustration

Develop your creative skills in fashion sketching, design principles, color theory, and trend analysis.

Alterations & Fitting

Learn professional alteration techniques and how to achieve perfect fits for different body types.

Fashion Business & Marketing

Learn how to price your work, market your services, manage customers, and build a successful fashion business.

Business Management

Basic accounting, inventory management, customer relations, and strategies for growing your tailoring business.

Meet Your Instructor

Master Tailor & Mentor

Learn from an experienced professional with years of industry expertise

Grace Banda

Grace Banda

Master Tailor & Fashion Designer

With over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, Grace has trained hundreds of successful tailors and designers. She specializes in traditional African wear and contemporary fashion design. Her students have gone on to open their own boutiques and work with major fashion houses.

Why Choose This Program

Program Features

Everything you need to succeed in the fashion industry

Professional Equipment

Access to industrial sewing machines and professional tailoring equipment

Hands-on Training

80% practical sessions with real projects and live models

Internship Opportunities

Connect with local fashion houses for practical experience

Startup Support

Business mentorship and micro-loan access for graduates

Certification

Nationally recognized certificate upon completion

Flexible Schedule

Morning and afternoon sessions available

Your Future

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue various paths in the fashion industry

Boutique Owner

Start your own fashion business

Fashion Designer

Create original clothing lines

Custom Tailor

Offer bespoke tailoring services

Garment Factory

Work in commercial garment production

Fashion Instructor

Train the next generation of tailors

Costume Designer

Work in theater, film, or events

Success Stories

Graduate Testimonials

Hear from our successful graduates

Before NHTCA, I was a widow struggling to feed my children. Today, I run a successful tailoring business employing five women from my village.
Chikondi
Chikondi Banda

Tailoring Graduate, 2024

The skills I learned helped me start my own fashion line. Now I supply traditional wear to stores across Lilongwe.
Mercy
Mercy Phiri

Fashion Designer, 2023

Thanks to the business training, I now manage a tailoring cooperative with 15 women. We export our products to South Africa.
Esther
Esther Mwale

Cooperative Leader, 2022

Ready to Start Your Fashion Journey?

Join our free tailoring program and gain skills that will transform your life. Next intake begins April 13, 2026.

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