(Based on NIMI Dress Making One-Year Trade Practical Book)

Every great designer begins with a single stitch. Before runway shows and boutique brands, there’s the humble sewing machine, a roll of fabric, and the craft of dress making.

The ITI Dress Making trade blends creativity with skill — your stepping stone to boutique work, garment factories, and the fashion world.

Why the Dress Making Book Matters

Clothes aren’t just outfits — they’re identity, comfort, and confidence. Here, you learn to turn fabric into fashion with precision and purpose.

Your Journey in 9 Modules

The ITI Dress Making 1st-year curriculum is structured into 9 essential modules for complete skill-building.

Module 1: Basics of Textiles & Handwork

  • Learn essential hand stitches
  • Safe use of tools & fabrics
  • Identify fabric textures
  • First sewing machine practice

This is your foundation — like learning ABCs before writing stories.

Module 2: Sewing Machine Operation

  • Industrial lockstitch machine practice
  • Speed control on paper
  • Threading the machine
  • Bobbin winding & loading
  • Overlock machine practice

These basics give you smooth, professional stitches.

Module 3: Basic Construction

  • Seams, darts, pleats, tucks
  • Edge finishing samples

Attention to detail turns simple stitching into quality tailoring.

Module 4: Garment Part Construction

  • Necklines, plackets, collars, sleeves, pockets
  • Understanding garment components

Learn how garment parts come together to form a perfect outfit.

Module 5: Garment Construction

  • Complete ladies’ suits with patterns

Your first full outfit — a major milestone.

Module 6: Measuring & Drafting

  • Accurate body measurements
  • Sketching & drafting dresses

Even a 1 cm difference can change the fit — precision is everything.

Module 7: Pattern Block & Draping

  • Developing full dress patterns

This is where you begin thinking like a designer.

Module 8: Production Techniques

  • Fit checks for tops, baby dress, gents’ kurta

Learn to perfect the balance of “a little tight” or “a little loose.”

Module 9: Quality Control

  • Stain removal
  • Garment checking

The final step before your garment reaches the customer.

Conclusion: Your Journey Starts Here

The Dress Making Trade Practical book is not just coursework — it is the foundation of your career in fashion and garment craftsmanship. Click Here to Buy

Ready to Start Your Fashion Career?

Pro Tip: Practice consistently, maintain neat stitches, and treat every project like a real order.

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