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Get the Skills to Become a Fashion Sewing and Garment Construction Professional

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Get the skills and training needed to stitch and sew a variety of items

Online and In-Person Fashion Sewing and Garment Construction Certificate Course

Learn the art of flat and mannequin pattern making and be led into machine sewing of articles that encompass darts, zippers, pleats, elastics and sleeves. During GLOW College’s Fashion Garment Construction Certificate Course, you will develop hands-on skills in hand stitching and embroidery, body measuring and pattern making as well as the construction of various clothing items.

This Certificate Course is delivered online and on-campus so you can advance your fashion design career with the flexibility and support you need to succeed. You can balance work, family and other commitments while you get the skills to build a brighter future.

This program is tailored to students who have different sewing backgrounds and abilities. Depending on your level of experience, we offer 3 levels of sewing classes:

  1. Sewing & Tailoring (Beginner)
  2. Garment Construction (Intermediate)
  3. Pattern Drafting & Draping (Advanced)

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Sewing & Tailoring (Beginner Course)

Learning Method: Online theories and choice of Virtual OR in-person instructor-led led practicals available at either the Brampton or Waterloo campuses.

Tuition Fee:
 $1,360 00 (save 15% by paying in full, Reg. $1,600.00)
Payment Plan Option: Enroll Now for $450.00 a month for 4 months

Length/ Schedule: 8 weeks Instructor-led virtual OR In-person classes.
(Sundays or weekdays – 8 three-hour classes, once a week)

Pre-Requisite: None

Course Components: Reading lessons, quizzes, step-by-step sewing and tailoring practicals, along with portfolio-building sewing assignments.

Supplies Required: Laptop or smart device for learning theories, fabric and thread for sewing assignments.  It is best to have a sewing machine to practice and complete assignments at home in between weekly classes.

Description:  Learn about sewing and serger machines, equipment, hand and machine stitching and beginner-level lessons in sewing zippered pouches and tote bags. As well as tailoring existing garments with hemming and dart installation techniques. Complete this course virtually from home or in person on Sundays in Brampton or Waterloo. 8 Three-hour classes.

Garment Construction (Intermediate Course)

Learning Method: Online theories and choice of Virtual OR In person instructor-led practicals available at either the Brampton or Waterloo campuses

Tuition Fee:
 $1,360 00 (save 15% by paying in full, Reg. $1,600.00)
Payment Plan Option: Enroll Now for $450.00 a month for 4 months

Length/ Schedule: 10 weeks Instructor-led virtual OR In-person classes.
(Sundays OR Weekdays – 10 three-hour classes, once a week)

Pre-Requisite: Beginner Course Required before this Intermediate Course

Course Components: Reading lessons, quizzes, step-by-step garment construction practicals, along with portfolio-building sewing assignments.

Supplies Required: Laptop or smart device for learning theories, fabric and thread for sewing assignments. It is best to have a sewing machine to practice and complete assignments at home in between weekly classes.

Description: Learn body measuring, and how to sew standard-size garments using templates or blocks. Sew a top with collars and buttons, a skirt with an elastic waist, and a pair of trousers. Lessons include measuring and cutting fabrics from a combination of preexisting patterns and with an introduction to flat pattern making. Complete this course virtually from home or in person on Sundays in Brampton or Waterloo. Ten 3-hour classes.

Pattern Drafting & Draping (Advanced Course)

Learning Method: Online theories and choice of Virtual OR in-person instructor-led practicals available at either the Brampton or Waterloo campuses.

Tuition Fee:
 $1,360 00 (save 15% by paying in full, Reg. $1,600.00)
Payment Plan Option: Enroll Now for $450.00 a month for 4 months

Length/ Schedule: 8 weeks Instructor-led virtual OR In Person classes.
(Sundays OR Weekdays – 8 three-hour classes, once a week)

Pre-Requisite: Beginner and Intermediate Courses Required before this Advanced Course.

Course Components: Reading lessons, quizzes, step-by-step pattern making and drafting practicals, along with draping excercises.

Supplies Required: Laptop or smart device for learning theories, pattern drafting pencils, rulers, erasers and papers for pattern drafting lessons, fabrics for draping lessons.

Description:  Learn comprehensive and technical Pattern Drafting (adapting patterns to individual personal dimensions). Create patterns for a jumpsuit and trousers, as well as a draping a dress. Eight 3-hour classes.

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Course Outline

This comprehensive course will take you from the ground up. Learn the essential theory and step-by-step techniques. Review the course outline below and start your journey towards Fashion Sewing and Garment Construction Certification.

1) Course Intro
  • How to Manage Your Time with Self-Paced Learning
  • How to Set Up a “Sewing Room” at Home

2) Equipment and Materials

  • Sewing Machine
  • Equipment for Sewing Machine
  • Cutting Tools
  • Notions
  • Mannequin
  • Fabric
  • Paper Patterns
  • Equipment and Materials Quiz

3) Hand Sewing Stitching

  • Threading A Needle
  • Ending with a Knot
  • Running Stitch
  • Basting Stitch
  • Slip Stitch
  • Whip Stitch
  • Back Stitch
  • Hemming Stitch
  • Hand Stitching Quiz
  • Hand Stitching Exercise

4) Machine Sewing Finishes

  • Setting up a Sewing Machine
  • What Is a Seam?
  • French Seam
  • Overcast
  • Folded
  • Bound
  • Machine Sewing Set Up and Seam Quiz
  • Sewing Finishes Practice

5) Garment Sewing Basic Parts

  • Creating Gathers
  • Inserting an Elastic
  • Inserting a Zipper
  • Facing
  • Pockets
  • Collars
  • Dart Tucks
  • Sewing Samples Assignment

6) Measurements

  • Body Measurement
  • Pattern Chart
  • Body Measurements Quiz

7) Pattern Making

  • Cost Sheet
  • Cost Sheet Assignment
  • Darts Manipulation
  • Darts Manipulate Assignment
  • Half Size Pattern
  • Slash and Spread
  • Slash and Spread Pattern Making Assignment
  • Pattern Making Quiz

8) Pouch

  • Pouch Bag Pattern Making
  • Sewing a Pouch Bag
  • Pouch Bag Submission

9) Tote Bag

  • Tote Bag Pattern Making
  • Sewing and Decorating a Tote Bag
  • Tote Bag Submission

10) T-Shirt

  • T-Shirt Pattern Making
  • Sewing a Round Necked T-Shirt
  • T-Shirt Submission

11) Dress with Facing

  • Facing
  • Dress Pattern Making
  • Sewing a Dress With Facing
  • Dress with Facing Submission

12) A-Line Skirt

  • A-Line Skirt Pattern Making
  • Sewing an A-Line Skirt
  • A-Line Skirt Submission

13) Flare Skirt

  • Flare Skirt Pattern Making
  • Sewing a Flare Skirt
  • Flare Skirt Submission

14) Waistband Long Pants

  • Long Pants Pattern Making
  • Sewing a Long Pants with Waistband
  • Waistband Long Pants Submission

15) Jacket

  • Design a Jacket
  • Collar
  • Slash and Spread
  • Closure
  • Jacket Submission

16) Draping

  • Draping vs Pattern Making
  • How Does Draping Contribute to a Design Process?
  • Pleats
  • Draping quiz

17) Next Steps

  • You’re almost done!
  • Feedback

Enrollment Terms

This course is NOT subject to the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 Choose a pricing option that suits you and start learning today. Pay in full to save or choose the monthly payment option. Fees include Tuition and free Virtual Seat assignment. Digital Certificate will be issued upon completion of all lessons, assessments, and upon final payment (where applicable). Non-refundable once paid. Supplies required for assignment completion. By enrolling into this Non-Vocational Course, you accept the Terms and Policies as outlined on the College Website www.glowcollegecanada.ca/policies/

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