Garment Construction Pathways
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A course by
Toi Ohomai
Learn the basics of garment construction and sewing with industry professionals, and create your own professional and original garment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Windermere Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 4 weeks


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Develop basic garment construction skills
Learn foundational sewing and garment construction techniques under the guidance of industry professionals.

Create an original garment
Design and produce a professional and original garment as evidence of learning.

Build confidence in clothing making
Gain the confidence required to undertake independent sewing or garment creation projects.
What You're Signing Up For
The Garment Construction Pathways short course at Toi Ohomai enables learners to start making their own clothes from scratch. Guided by industry professionals, students develop foundational sewing skills, understand garment construction basics, and produce a professional and original garment by course end. The course is designed for beginners, helping build confidence and practical skills to achieve real results in garment creation.
Course Content
- Sewing basics
- Garment construction techniques
- Building confidence in making garments
- Producing original garments
What you need to know first
Open entry. There are no minimum academic requirements.
Students who have already completed this course are not able to be enrolled again.

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Fashion
Design
Textile Manufacturing

Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level employment in garment making or sewing
Preparation for further study in fashion or design


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