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Pattern Making Short Courses

Unlock the art of bringing your fashion ideas to life with our courses in women’s pattern manipulation and engineering!

Dive into the world of pattern-making, where you’ll master the essential skills to transform flat fabric into stunning, wearable creations.

Imagine taking a simple, well-fitted basic pattern and shaping it into endless garment possibilities—from chic everyday dresses to elegant blouses and more. Whether you’re dreaming of creating your own fashion line or just want to craft your own wardrobe, this course will give you the tools to design with confidence.

Get ready to learn how to sculpt fabric to the curves of the human body, turning your creative visions into reality! If you’ve ever wanted to step into the exciting world of fashion design, this is your moment!

Level 1
Learn the fundamentals of Pattern Making
Take correct body measurements
Draft basic woman’s wear blocks
Learn dart and shaping transfer skills

Level 2
Learn skills to create a variety of garments by manipulating your basic blocks drafted in level 1

Level 3
By applying the knowledge which you would have gained in level 1 & 2 you will learn to draft patterns for:
Fluid and draped garments such as a chiffon dress.
Corsetry and volume garments such as a wedding dress.

Level 4
By applying the knowledge which you would have gained in level 1 & 2 you will learn:
Tailoring which will equip you with the specialized drafting techniques to create perfectly fitted tailored trousers/skirts and jackets.
To grade a pattern from a size 34 up or down to achieve the size you require in a few easy steps.

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DURATION

12 Weeks per level

Short Courses run once a week in the evenings from 17:00pm to 21:00pmSaturday mornings from 09:00am to 13:00pm or Saturday afternoons from 13:30pm – 17:30pm.

12WKS

CREDITS

Certificate of completion (Non-credit bearing) after completing Level 2 or Level 4

CRED

NQF LEVEL

Successfully completing these short courses, will allow you to include it in your portfolio of evidence for consideration for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about RPL here.

RPL

BLACK NOVEMBER SPECIAL

Option A – R5 500 course fee per level
Option B – R1 500 securing deposit and balance of R4 000 course fee per level before the start of the course.

All fees are valid until the 31st October 2025.

Level 1 & 3 short courses have an additional payment for equipment of R1 000. Specialist equipment is supplied by Villioti and allow a budget for consumables.

2025

Level 1 4th February – 06th May

Level 2 27th May – 19th August

ARE YOU THE RIGHT FIT?

If you want to pursue a career in fashion, a qualification from Villioti Fashion Institute is the ideal way into the industry. No matter which avenue of fashion you’re interested in, we offer fashion qualifications that align perfectly with the needs and trends of the industry.

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