Sewing and Tailoring

Certificate of Completion
#36803

This certificate in Sewing and Tailoring is customized to meet the needs of the entry level adult student or professional, who is seeking to acquire specific skills used in today’s emerging fashion industry for tailors, dressmakers or custom sewers to master each phase of the apparel process to produce made-to-measure garments. Jobs such as Alterations Sewer, Alterations Tailor, Bridal Gown Fitter, Coat Cutter, Coat Maker, Couture Dressmaker, Dress Fitter, Fur Tailor, Garment Fitter, and Suit Maker.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to observe and practice safety precautions in a professional setting.
• Students will be able to select and handle tools correctly.
• Students will be able to use the types of sewing machines effectively.
• Students will be measuring to create proper sizing.
• Students will be able to demonstrate marking and tailoring techniques.
• Students will be able to apply various seam finishes.
• Students will be able to construct haute couture decorative techniques and embellishments.
• Students will be able to apply basic principles and processes of assembling garments correctly.
• Students will be able to make patterns correctly.
• Students will be able to identify fabric type.
• Students will be able to demonstrate coordination of fabric, textures and color.
• Students will be able to adapt, lay out patterns and cut garments.
• Students will be able to apply trade drawings, science and calculations when necessary.
• Students will be able to describe Cost analysis.
• Students will be able to display final product.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Required Courses

Vocational Studies

Continuing Education classes, also known as “Noncredit,” are financially supported by the state of California and are offered tuition-free. Noncredit classes are designed to provide students with a high-quality learning experience with the opportunity to gain new skills and embark on new career pathways. Noncredit programs at Mt. SAC include Adult Basic Education (ABE), Education for Older Adults (EOA), English as a Second Language (ESL), Short-Term Vocational (STV), Vocational Re-Entry (VRE), and IMPACT/Adults with Disabilities (AWD). Below are certificate opportunities in the STV and VRE programs.