For tailoring, a good starting point is a Diploma in Dress Designing & Tailoring (DDDT). This course covers essential skills like pattern making, fabric selection, and garment construction, suitable for beginners and those looking to advance their tailoring skills. Alternatively, a Certificate in Cutting and Tailoring or a Diploma in Tailoring can provide a focused approach to the core techniques of cutting, stitching, and garment finishing.
Tailors and dressmakers must have at least a high school education, although employers prefer college graduates with advanced training in sewing, tailoring, draping, patternmaking, and design.