Certificate in Pattern Making, Grading & Fashion Designing
This course provides an in-depth knowledge of technical skills that are essential in Pattern Making and Fashion Designing
Course Specialty
- Guaranteed internship training for students below 24 years during or upon completion of the course.
- Students will obtain overall knowledge of different departments in the Garment Industry, whilst this course will be useful for the development of their career.
- In-depth knowledge that is essential to be a professional Pattern maker.
- Local and International career opportunities in the Garment Industry and Buying Offices.
- Students can learn the fundamentals of Fashion Designing.
- Knowledge to develop individual business opportunities.
Course Content
- Introduction to Pattern Production
- The Basic Principles of Pattern Production
- Identification of tools and equipment used in Pattern Cutting & Grading
- Body Measurement Procedures and measuring positions and guides for taking measurements
- Construction of Basic Block Draft on Shirts, T-shirts, and Jackets
- Development of Production Pattern Sets
- Construction of Basic Skirts Blocks
- Pattern Development of different styles of Skirts (Pleated, Panel & Flared)
- Construction of Basic Block Draft on Pants and Shorts
- Construction of Basic Bodies Blocks, Darts and Dart Manipulation
- Construction of Different types of Sleeves and Sleeve Styling
- Pattern Grading Techniques and Principles of Grading Patterns
- Pattern Drafting and Grading for manufacturing specifications
- Project Book
- How to start a fashion boutique
- Introduction to the fashion business
- The role of a Designer and the process of Fashion Designing
- Fashion trends and fashion marketing
- Basic drawing techniques & sketching
- Developing a design journal/ visual diary/ sketchbook
- Mood boards and colour
Duration: 6 Months
Medium: Mixed (English/Sinhala)
Schedule: Sundays from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm
Commencement: Sunday, 21st June 2026 (Colombo Batch 155)
Entry Requirements:
GCE (O/L) OR Six months of work experience in the apparel industry
Payment Plan:
- Registration Fees: Rs. 7,500
- Course Fee: Initial Payment (1st Month): Rs. 10,000 and 5 Instalments: Rs. 10,000 X 5 = Rs. 60,000
A Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all the above fees.
On successful completion of the course, students are awarded a Certificate, which is highly recognised in the Garment Industry for employment.
Reservations: Please call (+94) 76 828 7000 / (+94) 76 096 2407 / (+94) 77 447 9026
