TAILORING
Introduction:
Many of us especially girls have learned Sewing or Tailoring in very young age. If I talk about
India, especially Bengal, stitching is one of the basic skills which used to be considered as a
"Must have Quality" of a woman when they reached the age of marriage. But it is not the case
that only girls learn stitching and cutting clothes to make beautiful dresses. Most of the tailors in
the country are male and for them stitching and dress making is not the "Must have Quality",
rather they learn it for business purpose only.
On the contrary women used to learn this skill for domestic need. Having said that, nowadays the
society is being changed for good and we can see many women who have become entrepreneur
converting their domestic skill of stitching into professional skill. Let me discuss about the
benefits of learning the skill, both for professional purpose and for individual well being. Let us
start with the non-professional aspects at first then we will talk about the earning opportunities
starting from getting a tailor job to become a Fashion blogger or opening your own e-commerce
portal.
Table of Contents:
1. Why tailoring is important?
2. It is good for your well being
3. Innovation and self confidence
4. Be a Teacher in any Tailoring or Dress Designing Institute
5. Open your own Sewing School
6. Start your e-commerce Business
7. The Benefits of Tailoring in Fashion Design
8. The Role of Tailoring in Fashion Design Education
9. The Future of Tailoring in Fashion Design
1. Why tailoring is important?
Learning to sew can save money. There is a sense of accomplishment that comes with being able
to make something on your own. Sewing is a great hobby and you’ll never be sorry you learned
how! It’s a hobby that continues to give for as long as you sew.
Sewing your own clothes is a way to dress yourself in exactly the kind of style you want.
Clothing bought in stores is expensive and often does not fit right. Sometimes the result is
spending more money on alterations than you originally did when purchasing the item.
By learning to sew you get to make something useful and you can make tons of one-of-a-kind
accessories, tote bags, scarves and more! Sewing not only enables you to create beautiful and
heirloom items that can be passed down, but they are also the same skills needed to mend and
alter clothes. Knowing how to put a hem back in pants and skirts as well as how to sew a button
back on a garment is extremely important and can be very expensive to have done.
Sewing is an important Life Skill and is the vehicle to teach self-confidence through skill-
building. Sewing helps you develop fine motor skills, improves your focus and concentration and
teaches the importance of patience and self-control. Knowing personal boundaries, increasing
skill, achieving tangible goals while working outside your comfort zone all support the
development of confidence and self-esteem.
Let’s teach our kids and teens the skills they will carry with them throughout life.
2. It is good for your well being
Believe me or not, sewing can do wonder to your mental health. Being a fashion designer and
with the experience of more than 15 years in the Tailoring and dress making profession, I can
tell you how it can make you feel good.
3. Innovation and self confidence
Dress Making boosts your self confidence. It is a means of self-development to face challenges
by building up self-esteem and confidence.
I was literally surprised when a doctor contacted me to buy a Sewing Machine few years back.
When I sold her a fancy Usha Allure Sewing Machine, I came to know that she used to do
sewing every day after returning home to reduce stress and boost her confidence level. Later I
discovered there are many doctors, engineers, scientists who use Tailoring as a tool to nourish
their creative mind. According to the above mentioned survey Tailoring increases your creativity
and regulate the negative emotions.
4. You can get a Tailor Job
According to a recent survey in India the average income in a tailor job in India with basic
Tailoring skills is approximately 15,958/- INR per month. Among the big cities it is highest in
Hyderabad Telengana with 18,888/- per month and lowest in Kolkata with 12,554/- per month.
Point to be noted that this is the income in a tailor or stitching job with very basic skills who are
not quite expert in fancy designer clothes. With the skills of making designer blouse, designer
Kameez and designer gowns the income can go up to 1,00,000/- INR for the dress designer with
own boutique.
5. Be a Teacher in any Tailoring or Dress Designing Institute
You can be a Sewing faculty member in any sewing school. Akilam academy Fashion Institute
provides the opportunity to become a faculty in the school itself after completion of the course
and few months of training and practice. You can be a classroom trainer as well as online
faculty. Online classes are now very popular after the Covid-19 outbreak. Being an online
teacher is very beneficial in case you are looking for work from home option. You can earn few
thousand bucks a month by working few hours every week staying at home. We understand that,
many women in our country don't have the opportunity to go out and work. Being an online
teacher is an option for that woman.
6. Open your own Sewing School
We believe, for the growth of the society, well being of the society, growth of the socio-
economic status of the country, all woman needs to be independent economically. Let us take a
moment to feel proud and clap for win many women and those entire marginalized woman who
has made their way towards economic freedom against all the odds. We blessed every woman
come and start own business. They come under the independent economically. It should be bring
up the growth on automatically individual, family, society, and country.
7. The Benefits of Tailoring in Fashion Design
Tailoring offers several benefits in fashion design with one of the most significant being that the
garment will be a perfect fit. When a garment fits well, it not only looks like a high quality piece
but it also enhances the wearer's confidence and comfort. Tailoring can also create flattering
silhouettes that complement the wearer's body type. Skilled tailors will create garments with
detailed finishes therefore ensuring the overall quality and durability is of the highest standards.
This ensures the garment maintains its shape and fit while withstanding wear and tear.
Tailoring is also present in the creation and longevity of memorable and timeless classics in the
history books of fashion. Many of the most iconic pieces in fashion history have been created
using tailoring techniques. For example, the famous "little black dress" by Chanel was a
masterful example of tailoring, with its perfect fit and elegant silhouette.
8. The Role of Tailoring in Fashion Design Education
Learning tailoring techniques is an essential part of fashion design education. Any aspiring
fashion designers interested in creating high quality lasting designs, must learn the basics of
tailoring. Tailoring courses typically cover topics such as pattern-making, garment
construction, and fit analysis.
Learning tailoring techniques can also help aspiring fashion designers develop essential skills
such as precision and attention to detail. Tailoring requires a high degree of meticulous
exactitude which are important skills in all areas of fashion design.
In addition, tailoring offers designers an insight into the construction of garments and
how different fabrics and materials can be used to create different effects. Understanding how
garments are assembled can help designers make more informed decisions when designing and
creating their own garments.
[Link] Future of Tailoring in Fashion Design
As technology continues to evolve, tailoring techniques are also changing. New technological
advancements are transforming the way tailoring is done, making it faster and more
efficient. Digital technologies such as 3D printing and body scanning are already being used to
create custom-fit garments.
However, while new technologies and techniques are emerging, the timeless tradition of tailoring
will always have a place in fashion design. Aspiring fashion designers must learn to adapt to new
technologies and techniques while still maintaining the core principles of tailoring.
Tailoring is an essential aspect of fashion design, and it plays a crucial role in creating high-
quality and timeless designs. The benefits of tailoring include achieving the perfect fit, creating
flattering silhouettes, and enhancing the overall quality and durability of garments. Aspiring
fashion designers must learn tailoring techniques to create beautiful, functional, and durable
fashion designs that stand the test of time.
When learning tailoring techniques, fashion design students will first learn about pattern-making,
which involves creating a template for the garment based on an individual's measurements. This
template is then used to cut the fabric, and the garment is assembled using various sewing and
construction techniques.
Garment construction is an important aspect of tailoring. In addition to pattern-making, designers
must also understand the various construction techniques used to assemble the garment. This
includes techniques such as darts, pleats, and tucks, which are used to create shape and structure
in the garment.
Fit analysis is another essential skill that designers must master. Fit analysis involves analyzing
the fit of a garment on an individual to identify any areas that require adjustment. This is
important because the fit of the garment can greatly affect its overall look and feel.
Understanding tailoring techniques can also help designers develop essential skills such as
precision and attention to detail. Precision is crucial in tailoring because even the slightest
mistake can affect the fit and overall quality of the garment. Attention to detail is also important
because tailoring requires a high level of precision and attention to detail to achieve the perfect
fit.
The benefits of learning tailoring techniques extend beyond fashion design. Many tailoring
techniques can be applied in other areas such as costume design, theatre, and film. Learning
tailoring techniques can open up new opportunities for designers and allow them to work in a
variety of creative fields.
Tailoring Course
Monthly
Tailoring Course Name Duration Admission Fee Syllabus
Fee
Diploma in Sewing and Designing 6 Months 530/- 700/- Basic Tailoring Course
Diploma in Dress Designing 9 Months 900/- 1000/- Advanced Dressmaking Course
Blouse Designing Course 4 Months 1000/- 1200/- Blouse Designing Course
Kurti Designing Course 4 Months 1000/- 1200/- Kurti Designing Course
Fashion designing course 1 year 1500/- 2000/- Fashion designing course
Certificate in Aari designing 4 months 1000/- 1500/- Aari designing course
Course
Course Name
Duration
Certificate in Basic Tailoring Course 1 month
Certificate in Advance Tailoring Course 3 month
Certificate in Basic Mehndi Designing 1 month
Certificate in Advance Mehndi Designing 3 month
Certificate in Basic Fabric Painting 1 month
Certificate in Advance Fabric Painting 3 month
Certificate in Basic Smocking Techniques 1 month
Certificate in Advance Smocking Techniques 3 month
Certificate in Basic Cake backing 1 month
Certificate in Advance Cake backing 3 month
Certificate in Basic Zardozi work 1 month
Certificate in Advance Zardozi work 3 month
Certificate in Basic Crochet Course 1 month
Certificate in Advance Crochet Course 3 month
Certificate in Basic Hand-Embroidery. 1 month
Certificate in Advance Hand-Embroidery. 3 month
Certificate in Basic Macrame Course. 1 month
Certificate in Advance Macrame Course. 3 month
Certificate in Basic French Beading. 1 month
Certificate in Advance French Beading. 3 month
Certificate in Basic Jewelry Making. 1 month
Certificate in Advance Jewelry Making. 3 month
Certificate in Basic Glass Painting. 1 month
Certificate in Advance Glass Painting. 3 month
Certificate in Advance Hair Styling. 3 month
Certificate in Advance Bridle Makeup and Hair Styling. 4 months
Certificate in Basic Canddle Making 1 month
Certificate in Advance Canddle Making 3 month
Certificate in Basic Cuttwork and french knot work 1 month
Certificate in Advance Cuttwork and French knot work 3 month
Certificate in Basic Cooking Classes 1 month
Certificate in Advance Cooking Classes 3 month
Diploma courses
Diploma in Textile 1 Year
Diploma in Kitchen Management 1 Year
Diploma in Needlecrafts 1 Year
Diploma in Fashion Designing 1 Year
Diploma in Bridal Makeup and Hair styling 1 Year
Master Tailoring Course 6 month
Sr. No. Eligibility Course name Duration
1 10 th Diploma course in Tailoring 12 Month
2 10 th Certificate in Dress Designing & Tailoring 6 month
3 10 th Diploma In Cutting & Tailoring 12 month
4 10th Diploma in Cutting and Tailoring 12 Month
5 10 th Certificate in Sewing and Tailoring Training 6 month
6 10 th Diploma in Stitching & Tailoring 12 Month
7 10 th Tailoring course 6 Month
8 10 th Certificate in Cutting & Sewing 6 month
9 8th Course in Cutting short term
10 8th Course in Tailoring short term
11 8th Course in Dress Making short term
