Sewing & Tailoring
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Cutting, Sewing and Pattern Making Course – Tailoring Specialization
Sewing course in Zurich, available at Swiss Fashion Academy
Would you like to learn how to sew? Is your dream job in the fashion field? Do you already work in the Fashion Design sector but would you like to complement it with a tailoring course? Then the Swiss Fashion Academy, an certified training institute, is the right place for you!
At our fashion school, we believe that a sewing course has more to offer than just learning how to sew. Therefore, we train specialists for this sector and offer not only our sewing course but all courses and workshops in various languages such as German, English, Portuguese and Spanish. Make your dream come true and become a tailor or an expert in Cutting, Sewing and Pattern Making through our training.
The professional profile of a Cutting-Sewing-Tailoring Expert:
The professional, who’s trained in Cutting, Sewing and Tailoring receive the title of Patterns Technician or Tailoring Technician. He/she acts in the fashion industry developing patterns of clothes and/or accessories with the proper technical knowledge. The pattern designer cuts his molds in order to produce functional pieces, following the trends. Knowledge of calculations, shapes, production, costs and quality control is required. To follow this area, the student must have a creative and flexible personality, as well as the ability to work with precision – which you’ll learn with our tailoring classes.
Objectives of Fashion Tailoring Course:
By completing the 6-month Cutting, Sewing and Modeling course program, the student will be able to:
- Acting as an independent professional, either on his own or on behalf of others;
- Make basic patterns by measure or using standard measurement tables;
- Interpreting model data sheets;
- Make cutting plans;
- Manufacture women’s/man’s clothing.
Sewing classes for beginnerse – Prerequisites for application:
- Minimum 16 years;
- Interest in fashion research, raw materials, market studies, history and trends;
- Interest in clothing development;
- Interest in geometry and calculation;
Tailoring classes in Zurich – Theoretical content:
- What it is to be a tailor;
- Main types of raw materials and how to identify them;
- Textile technology;
- Types of needles and their specifications;
- Knowledge of specific geometric rules for modeling.
Cutting, Sewing and Tailoring Course – Practical content:
- How to sew zippers, sew on buttons and sew buttonholes;
- Knowledge of sewing machines and their operations;
- Types of needles available and their uses;
- How to work with delicate raw materials ( leather for example);
- How to work with specific geometric rules for tailoring;
- Fine trimmings;
- Hems using a machine and by hand;
- Cutting patterns;
- Types of pockets and how to adapt them to the desired piece;
- Study of sleeves and their basic tailoring;
- Study of collars and their basic tailoring
- Manufacturing pieces: cutting/tailoring and sewing skirts, basic blouses, dresses, suit trousers and classic blazers;
- Basic tailoring and adaptation of pieces, according to one’s own ideas.
Periodic evaluation and conclusion of the certified Sewing Course at Swiss Fashion Academy:
Theoretical and practical tests, as well as work proposed during the entire training course, will be evaluated and scored by the instructors of the Cutting-Sewing-Tailoring Course. The student is expected to be available, pre-disposed and interested in research on their own account, and to deepen the theoretical content. The practical home training of the techniques learned at school is fundamental.
As a course conclusion work, students must present a straight skirt, a basic blouse, a dress and pants. Students who pass the Cutting, Sewing and Modeling course will receive a certificate from the Swiss Fashion Academy proving that they have the necessary expertise, sufficient to be autonomous.
Course Details
Location
Zürich
Duration
6 Months
Start Date
28.04.2026
20.04.2026
Days & Times
Tuesday
Monday
9:00 to 18:00
What's Included
- Course materials and exam fee
- Personal support from experienced instructors
- Modern, practical techniques
- Certificate upon successful completion
How to Enrol
- 1 Choose your payment option (Monthly Installments or Full Payment)
- 2 Choose your course start date and schedule
- 3 Select your payment method (Online Payment or Pay by Invoice)
- 4 Complete your registration and secure your spot
Course Fee
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Benefit from attractive discounts
- 10% discount applied from the second course or seminar attended at the Swiss Beauty & Hair Academy, including Swiss Fashion Academy and Swiss Nutrition Academy courses and seminars
- 3% discount for immediate payment of the entire course fee
- Payable in monthly instalments without fees and interest
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What’s included in the Free Trial Lesson?
- Attend half a day of the class
- Ask questions to the teacher of the course and the school
When and where does the Cutting‑Sewing‑Tailoring Course take place?
The course runs in Zurich for 6 months with start dates 24.03.2026 or 20.04.2026. Classes are held 09:00–18:00 and you can choose either Monday or Tuesday as your weekly day.
What are the entry requirements to apply?
Minimum age is 16. The course is aimed at people with an interest in fashion research, raw materials, clothing development, and geometry/calculation; basic drawing skills, aesthetic sense and manual dexterity are desirable.
What will I learn and what certification will I receive?
Students learn pattern making, cutting plans, manufacture of women’s and men’s garments, sewing techniques (zips, buttonholes, hems), working with fabrics including delicate materials, and tailoring of sleeves and collars. Practical and theoretical assessments and a final course work (a straight skirt, basic blouse, a dress and pants) are required. On successful completion you receive a certificate from the Swiss Fashion Academy evidencing the skills to work autonomously in tailoring and related roles.
What is included in the course fee and how can I pay?
The fee covers course materials and the examination fee, plus personal guidance from experienced instructors. You can pay monthly instalments (CHF 865.83/month without fees or interest) or a one‑time payment (CHF 5,195.00 with an automatic 3% discount for immediate full payment). Payment methods accepted are online payment or payment by invoice. A 10% discount applies from the second course or seminar attended within the affiliated academies.
Can I try a class before enrolling and how do I register?
Yes. The free trial lesson is half a day in class and lets you ask questions to the teacher and the school. To register choose your payment option and start date, select a payment method (online or invoice) and complete the enrollment form. Classes are small and places are limited, so it is recommended to request course documentation or a trial lesson via the contact form to secure your place.
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