Basic Tailoring Course

Our Basic Tailoring Course is designed for beginners who want to learn the foundations of stitching and garment making. This course focuses on practical, hands-on training to help you confidently create everyday wear for women and kids.

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Course Includes:

Tools & Machine Knowledge

Students will be introduced to the sewing machine, its different parts, and how to operate it safely. They will learn:

    • How to thread the machine properly

    • Types of needles and their uses

    • Bobbin winding and insertion

    • Use of essential tailoring tools like measuring tape, tailor’s chalk, scissors, pins, seam ripper, and more

Body Measurement & Drafting

Learning accurate body measurements is the foundation of tailoring. This module covers:

  • Step-by-step guidance on how to take perfect measurements for different body types

  • Introduction to drafting paper patterns for tops and bottoms

  • Transferring the pattern onto fabric using chalk and scale

  • Understanding grainlines, margins, and layout planning on fabric

Garment Construction

This is the hands-on part where students begin stitching actual garments. They will practice:

  • Basic blouse stitching (simple cut, no complex designs)

  • Kurti/Top with side slits and basic necklines

  • Salwar in a traditional style with drawstring or elastic waist

  • Kids frock with gathered or A-line style

  • Petticoat with waistband and flare cutting

Basic Design Work

Students will explore simple design variations that add style to garments, including:

  • Neckline shaping: round, square, and V-neck

  • Sleeve types: plain set-in, puff sleeve, and cap sleeve

  • Slit finishing: open and closed side slits

  • Introduction to placket making for openings in tops and kurtis

Finishing Techniques

Finishing is what gives the garment a professional and polished look. Students will learn:

  • How to sew clean seams and finish raw edges

  • Hemming techniques for straight and curved edges

  • Applying piping and bias tape neatly

  • Stitching buttons, loops, and placing hooks for closures.

Advance Tailoring Course

ake your skills to the next level with our Advance Tailoring Course. This course is ideal for students who already know basic stitching and want to explore complex garment construction, designer finishes, and fashionable patterns.

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Course Includes:

Advanced Pattern Drafting & Cutting

  • Princess Cut Blouse Drafting – Learn to draft and stitch princess-seamed blouses for perfect body contouring.

  • Katori Blouse Cutting – Create well-fitted, cup-shaped bust lines suitable for formal and bridal wear.

  • A-line & Umbrella Cutting – Learn to cut flared skirts, frocks, and gowns with perfect symmetry.

  • Designer Kurti Patterns – Front-slit, high-low, and side-drape kurtis.

  • Advanced Sleeve Designs – Bell, lantern, bishop, tulip, layered sleeves, and more.

  • Collars & Necklines – Chinese collar, shirt collar, boat neck, keyhole neck, and piping neck.

Designer Blouse & Dress Construction

Bring fashionable flair into your stitching work:

  • Fancy Blouse Designs – Deep necks, padded blouses, side/open backs, Dori/tie-up styles.

  • Hook & Zip Closures – Placement of concealed zips, hook & eye fittings, and back buttons.

  • Cup Fitting Blouse – Accurate shaping with ready-made cups or Katori cutting.

  • Partywear Tops & Peplum Blouses – Western-influenced tailoring patterns.

Fancy Suit & Dress Making

  • Anarkali Suits – Panel cutting, circular, umbrella flares, and layered styles.

  • Churidar Stitching – With multiple pleats and fancy waist finish.

  • Pakistani & Afghani Suits – Long flared cuts, front-open kurtas.

  • Jacket-Style Kurtis – Attached or detachable jackets with embroidery space.

  • Layered & Gown Dresses – For weddings, parties, and bridal events.

  • Indo-Western Dresses – Combine traditional cuts with modern flair.

Advanced Designing & Finishing Techniques

  • Detailed Neck Finishing – Bias binding, facing, and concealed piping.

  • Frills, Pleats, and Gathers – Used in sleeves, waistlines, and neck designs.

  • Zipper Attachment – Side zips, invisible zippers, and fancy zip finishing.

  • Button Loops & Fasteners – Stylish loops for front and back closures.

  • Lace, Tassel & Gotapatti Work – Placement and attachment for festive outfits.

  • Inner Lining & Interfacing – Enhance fit and durability of garments.

Professional Techniques & Stitching Setup

Learn the behind-the-scenes techniques that make stitched garments look high-end:

  • Overlock Finishing – Using zig-zag or overlock machines for edge finishing.

  • Garment Pressing & Presentation – Learn how to iron and fold finished garments like a pro.

  • Time Management for Orders – Tips for handling custom orders and deadlines.

Basic Fashion Designing Course

The Basic Fashion Designing Course is tailored for beginners who want to explore the world of fashion creatively and practically. 

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Course Includes:

Introduction to Fashion Designing

This module gives students an overview of the fashion industry and helps them understand the scope of fashion design as a career:

  • What is Fashion Designing? – Difference between a tailor and designer

  • Types of fashion (ethnic, western, fusion, casual, formal, etc.)

  • Overview of career options – designer, stylist, merchandiser, boutique owner

  • Fashion inspiration sources: culture, seasons, trends, celebrities

Elements & Principles of Design

Understanding design is key to creating visually balanced and appealing outfits. Students will learn:

  • Design Elements – Line, Shape, Texture, Color, and Form

  • Principles of Design – Balance, Proportion, Harmony, Emphasis, Rhythm

  • How to apply these principles in garment design and pattern layout

Fabric Study & Textile Basics

Designing requires knowledge of fabrics and how they behave:

  • Types of fabrics – Cotton, Silk, Georgette, Denim, Crepe, Rayon, etc.

  • Fabric texture, drape, and fall – what works best for which garment

  • Fabric widths, shrinkage, and cutting considerations

  • How to identify natural vs synthetic fabrics

Measurements, Pattern Making & Drafting

This is the technical part of fashion designing that builds construction skills:

  • How to take accurate body measurements

  • Drafting basic blocks for bodice, sleeve, skirt, and pants

  • Paper pattern making with seam allowance and notches

  • Pattern layout on fabric before cutting

  • Use of tailoring tools (scale, curve ruler, chalk, measuring tape)

Basic Garment Construction

Students apply their drafting skills to stitch beginner-friendly garments:

  • Stitching a Plain Kurti with basic neckline

  • Simple Skirt (A-line or gathered)

  • Basic Salwar or Pajama

  • Simple Blouse (with darts and shoulder shaping)

  • Understanding sewing machine parts, threading, and maintenance

  • Simple alterations and fitting correction

Finishing & Fashion Presentation

Garments are completed with clean, professional techniques:

  • Seam finishing, hemming, piping, and bias binding

  • Buttonhole and hook placements

  • Garment pressing and packaging

  • Displaying work creatively through a mini fashion portfolio with sketches, swatches, and garment photos

Advance Fashion Designing Course

This course is designed for students who have completed the Basic Fashion Designing Course or have foundational knowledge in sketching, fabric, and garment construction. 

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Course Includes:

Fashion Research & Trend Analysis

  • Studying national and international fashion trends

  • Forecasting seasonal colors, silhouettes, and fabrics

  • Understanding fashion categories: Couture, Pret, Streetwear, Fusion

  • Learning how to create a design mood board and inspiration sheet

Fashion Illustration – Advance Level

  • Drawing 9-head and stylized croquis

  • Illustrating detailed garments like ruffles, pleats, embroidery, drapes

  • Rendering fabric textures (denim, satin, net, brocade) using pencil colors, markers, or watercolor

  • Creating theme-based fashion collections through sketches

Advanced Pattern Making & Draping

  • Advanced drafting techniques for designer silhouettes

  • Patterns for gowns, princess line dresses, capes, palazzos, jackets, jumpsuits, etc.

  • Introduction to draping on mannequin:

    • Basic drape

    • Cowl neck

    • Off-shoulder and layered styles

  • Developing custom-fit patterns from creative designs

High-End Garment Construction

  • Construction of designer wear:

    • Gowns, Anarkalis, Saree Gowns, Peplum Tops, Co-ord Sets

    • Formal wear like blazers, crop jackets

    • Ethnic fusion wear (long kurta with palazzo, lehenga-choli sets)

  • Professional finishing techniques (interfacing, lining, boning, zippers, invisible stitches)

  • Garment fitting correction & adjustment techniques

Embellishment & Surface Ornamentation

  • Introduction to hand and machine embroidery

  • Patchwork, lacework, piping, applique

  • Zari, mirror work, sequin placement

  • Motif designing and placement planning

Fashion Marketing & Branding Basics

  • Creating a fashion label – Name, logo, and identity

  • How to market your designs (social media, exhibitions, clients)

  • Basics of pricing, sourcing, and fabric budgeting

  • Boutique setup knowledge

Professional Tailoring Course

The Professional Tailoring Course is designed for students who wish to master garment construction with industry-level precision. 

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Course Includes:

Tools & Machine Mastery

 

    • In-depth knowledge of all types of sewing machines (manual, electric, overlock)

    • Machine care, oiling, threading, and troubleshooting

    • Advanced tools: loop turner, bias maker, rotary cutter, tracing tools

    • Understanding sewing machine attachments (zipper foot, hemming foot, buttonhole foot)

Measurement, Drafting & Pattern Making

  • Detailed body measurement techniques for women, men & kids

  • Custom pattern drafting for advanced garments

  • Conversion of measurements into patterns (with ease allowances)

  • How to alter readymade patterns for client fit

  • Drafting on paper and transferring to muslin/fabric

Advanced Garment Construction

Practical stitching of a wide variety of complex outfits:

    • Women’s Wear

      • Designer Kurtis with princess cut

      • Umbrella cut & circular skirts

      • Anarkalis, Peplum tops, Frocks

      • Palazzo, Sharara, Gharara

      • Choli Blouse (padded, backless, designer cut)

      • Lehenga stitching with can-can

    • Men’s Wear (Optional Module)

      • Kurta Pajama

      • Waistcoat

      • Casual Shirt

    • Kids Wear

      • Fancy frocks, rompers, and ethnic outfits

Neckline & Sleeve Variations

 

Students learn to create multiple designer styles:

    • Neck Designs:

      • Boat neck, keyhole, sweetheart, collar neck, pot neck, overlapping, etc.

    • Sleeves:

      • Bell sleeves, cape sleeves, puff, lantern, flounce, bishop, slit sleeves

Fitting Techniques & Alteration Skills

  • How to perfect fit through dart manipulation, tucks, pleats

  • Stitching for various body types

  • Garment alteration for readymade and custom clothing

  • Size conversion charts (XS to XXL)

Finishing & Detailing

  • Seam finishing (french, flat-felled, overlock)

  • Interfacing, lining, and padding techniques

  • Attaching zippers (invisible, side, center), hooks, buttons

  • Hemming, pico, piping, plackets

  • Loop making and buttonhole crafting

Boutique Tailoring Skills

  • Client handling and body measurement record

  • Cutting and tailoring multiple garments at once

  • Custom order handling and price calculation

  • How to set up your own tailoring business/boutique

  • Time management & delivery practices

Practical Exam & Certification

  • Students will stitch a complete client-style outfit as a final exam

  • Mock client trials and corrections

  • Certificate provided upon successful completion

Professional Fashion Designing

This course is the most advanced and career-focused program designed for those who aspire to become full-fledged fashion designers, launch their own fashion label, or work in the industry professionally. 

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Course Includes:

Fashion Design Theory & Concept Development

  •  Evolution of fashion & famous designers (Indian & international)
  • Understanding client psychology & market demand
  • Creating mood boards, theme boards & concept-based collections
  • Fashion forecasting, seasonal inspiration & collection planning
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Professional Fashion Illustration

  • Mastering croquis drawing (9-head, dynamic poses)

  • Illustrating detailed garments: lehenga, gowns, jackets, layered outfits

  • Surface textures (sequin, embroidery, sheer, leather)

  • Using mixed media: watercolors, marker rendering, digital sketching (optional)

Garment Construction – Couture Level

  • Complex patterns for:

      • Evening gowns

      • Bridal lehengas

      • Saree gowns

      • Tailored blazers

      • Layered dresses & drapes

    • Couture stitching techniques

    • Seamless finishes, lining, boning, zippers, padding & hooks

    • Luxury finishing techniques and garment presentation

Advance Pattern Making & Draping

  • Multi-layer pattern development
  • Princess cut, panel cut, asymmetrical styles
  • Creative sleeve & neckline transformations
  • Draping on mannequin for couture garments
  • Drape-based gowns, cowls, ruffles, and pleats
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Surface Ornamentation & Embellishment

  • Machine & hand embroidery (mirror, zardozi, sequence, pearl)

  • Fabric manipulation (ruffling, gathering, pleating, smocking)

  • Patchwork, lacework, applique

  • Understanding placement and balance in design

Textile & Fabric Knowledge

  • Advanced fabric science (sheer, stretch, structured fabrics)
  • Choosing fabric according to garment type & drape
  • Natural vs. synthetic fabric comparison
  • Sourcing tips for high-quality materials
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Fashion Entrepreneurship

  • How to start your own label or boutique
  • Branding, logo creation, pricing, client management
  • Sourcing, costing & inventory basics
  • Boutique setup knowledge – layout, samples, fabric stock
  • Dealing with online orders & custom orders
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Fashion Portfolio Development

  • Professional portfolio for job or admissions
  • Theme-based collection sketching
  • Swatch board, garment photo shoot, look book creation
  • Final submission of at least 3 original outfits with sketches
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Fashion Show / Final Presentation

  • Live model draping/styling session
  • Final collection presentation with walkthrough
  • Photo session for social media / brand showcase
  • Certification Ceremony
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About Us

GM Fashion Designer is a professional training institute dedicated to teaching tailoring and fashion designing.

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