Department of Lifelong Learning GNDU, Amritsar

Course Introduction

The Dress Designing Course is a creative and skill-based program designed for students who aspire to build a career in fashion and garment designing. This course focuses on developing practical skills in designing, cutting, stitching, and finishing garments for different age groups and occasions.

Students will learn the complete process of dress designing—from fabric selection and pattern making to garment construction and finishing—using modern techniques and tools. The course is ideal for beginners, homemakers, and fashion enthusiasts who wish to start their own boutique or work in the fashion industry.

Sewing & Garment Construction: Designing, cutting, fitting, stitching, and finishing of garments using professional techniques.
Kids Wear Designing: A-line frocks, rompers, party wear, casual wear, and nightwear for children.
Women’s Wear Designing: Latest trending and innovative designs in dresses, salwar kameez, blouses, kurtis, and gowns.
Drafting & Pattern Making: Creating, manipulating, and shaping patterns according to body measurements and design requirements.
Fabric & Material Knowledge: Understanding fabrics, textures, colors, fabric selection, and their suitable usage.
Surface Ornamentation: Embroidery, fabric manipulation, decorative stitches, beadwork, sequins, mirrors, and buttons.
Finishing & Quality Control: Professional garment finishing techniques and quality standards.
Hands-on Practical Training: Extensive practical sessions with real garment designing projects.
Boutique & Entrepreneurship Guidance: Basics of boutique setup, costing, pricing, customer handling, and business planning.
Certification on Completion: Certificate provided after successful completion of the course.
Beginner Friendly Course: No prior experience required – suitable for students,