Alteration

This subject is designed to prepare students for employment in alterations for the apparel industry. Students will develop skills in advanced clothing construction, tailoring and couture techniques appropriate for a variety of fabrics and designs, and fitting techniques for all types of apparel. They will develop the ability to select appropriate fashion fabrics, interfacing, and lining materials for specific items of apparel. Students completing this certificate will be able to alter and repair ready-made garments for a profession. Students completing the certificate can expect entry level positions in the alteration profession for retailers, dry-cleaning industry or their own alteration establishment.

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
i. To apply couture finishing using specific couture sewing techniques on alteration garments
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ii. Understand the different types of alteration finishing.
iii. To reinvent fashion wardrobe to look new and good