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Learn the fundamentals of drafting and sewing with our specially tailored programme. Progress from a basic to an advanced sewer!
You can master the basic techniques of:
Discover the skills and knowledge you will acquire at the end of every sewing class we offer.
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Find out what works best for you! Morning? Weekend? Afternoon? We've got it all! What you need to do is to clear your schedule for a fun-filled learning experience.
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Create your very own sewing pathway and call it yours! Or simply follow our curated pathway. Either path will allow you to apply the industrial knowledge learnt during class to fulfill your sewing dreams!
You can choose to purchase the drafting and sewing toolkit from our partner, Sing Mui Heng, for only $55*
*Only available in store
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Watch our YouTube videos to find out more!
Click on the arrows to watch the GIFs and learn how to enrol in 4 easy steps!
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 489.24*
SGs above 40: S$ 187.24**
- SkillsFuture Credit Claimable
- Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) Eligible
- NTUC UTAP Claimable
- Course fees exclusive of $32.40 application fee
Full Day, Weekend, Morning, Afternoon or Evening Classes Available
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Follow our curated sewing pathways or create your very own!
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Basic Drafting & Sewing
Intermediate Drafting & Sewing
Drafting & Sewing: Dress
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Basic Drafting and Sewing
Basic Alteration Techniques
Pinning for Fit Evaluation
Intermediate Alteration Techniques
Advanced Alteration Techniques
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Basic Drafting & Sewing
Drafting & Sewing: Dress
Heritage Apparel (Cheongsam)
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Basic Drafting & Sewing
Intermediate Drafting and Sewing
Drafting & Sewing: Jackets
For more information WhatsApp our program advisor at
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Basic Drafting & Sewing
Intermediate Drafting & Sewing
Basic Alteration Techniques
Pinning for Fit Evaluation
Drafting and Sewing: Dress
Intermediate Alteration Techniques
Advanced Alteration Techniques
Basic Textile and Fabric Care
Intermediate Drafting & Sewing
Completed our Basic Drafting and Sewing class and ready for more? In this intermediate course, gain the industrial knowledge of pattern development and garment construction of basic pants and tops with collars. You too, can master the techniques of laying fabric, cutting, sewing, edging and finishing!
Pre-requisites:
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 521.64*
SGs above 40: S$ 219.64**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Drafting and Sewing: Dress
In this dressmaking class, you can learn how to adapt a basic block pattern and apply dart manipulation, to develop various types of dresses with elaborate designs! As you learn how to take body measurements and make fitting adjustments for dresses, you can continue to expand your pattern making skills and sewing techniques in this advanced tailoring course.
Pre-requisites:Basic Drafting & Sewing
Nett Payable Fee for all SGs/PRs:
SGs/PRs: S$ 667.44*
SGs above 40: S$ 275.44**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Drafting and Sewing: Jackets
Learn the art of soft tailoring for notched collar/construct and engineer notched jacket and its variations including the cardigan jacket for women’s wear. In this on-campus lesson, draft, cut, sew and finish your very own jacket with given size specifications! You will be doing all these with the proper soft tailoring techniques used by the ready-to-wear garment industry. Take your sewing skills to the next level today!
Pre-requisites:
Intermediate Drafting & Sewing
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 667.44*
SGs above 40: S$ 275.44**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Pinning for Fit Evaluation
For our alteration enthusiasts who want to learn more: In this short 8-hour course, gain the skills to conduct evaluation and pinning on a garment! Use the proper methods and techniques, so it will serve as visual instruction for sewists to understand where and how the alteration needs to be done!
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 171.72*
SGs above 40: S$ 85.72**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Basic Alteration Techniques
What's next after Pinning for Fit Evaluation? Apply your knowledge on pinning and altering your clothes, and make it fit! All in a short two-days weekend course, learn to conduct simple, yet proper methods of alteration on the different type of fabrics, as well as garments!
*Do note that there are no pre-requisites for Basic Alteration, however, we suggest going for Pinning for Fit Evaluationfirst.
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 268.92*
SGs above 40: S$ 122.92**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Intermediate Alteration Techniques
A step up from the basics, this intermediate course will provide active learning of garment fit evaluation and pinning for alteration through simulated samples and ready-made clothing. Expand your knowledge and experience by working on different types of materials and garments. With this newfound knowledge, you will now be able to provide clothing alterations or modifications to customers or yourself!
Pre-requisites:
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 320.76*
SGs above 40: S$ 142.76**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Advanced Alteration Techniques
In this expert class, you will learn higher-level of alteration techniques and work on more complex apparels such as evening/wedding gowns and more structured tailored apparels! You will learn how to perform proper alterations on garment using a variety of alteration techniques as per industry norms.
Pre-requisites:
Intermediate Drafting & Sewing
Intermediate Alteration Techniques
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 320.76*
SGs above 40: S$ 142.76**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Heritage Apparel (Cheongsam)
Learn how to sew your very own cheongsam, and wear it proud as either a traditional Chinese dress or a modern fashion outfit. The choice is yours! In this class, you will learn how to adjust the paper pattern, fitting to your body's silhouette and finishing it with design details like side slits and a high-fitted Mandarin collar!
Pre-requisites:
Pattern Drafting and Sewing - Dress
Nett Payable Fee for
SGs/PRs: S$ 677.16*
SGs above 40: S$ 279.16**
* including 70% SSG grant for Singaporeans & PRs
** including 90% SFMCES funding for Singaporeans above 40
Got any questions? We can help you! You can either call our programme advisors, or drop us an email at enquiry@taftc.org
Alternatively, you can fill up the form below and one of our programme advisors will contact you shortly afterwards.
Yes, you can! Our Basic Drafting and Sewing class is beginner friendly. Just bring your enthusiasm along and have fun!
No, you can't. Due to the intensive course content, you are required to attend our Basic Drafting class first before you move to the advanced classes.
If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to sit for the assessment. As 90% of the total course fees are funded by the government, you will be liable to pay back to TaF.tc the amount that the government has subsidised if the student does not meet the 75% attendance requirement or attain a 'pass' grade for assessment.
We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. Make sure you block off your time during your training with us or find an intake option that will ensure you do not miss any classes. You will only wish that you had more time in the class!
If you prefer to use your SkillsFuture Credit, just select "pay by SkillsFuture Credit" when you come across the payment page in our online enrolment.
We do not offer any make-up or replacement classes.
Since this is the first time you are learning how to draft and sew, it is advisable to get fabrics that are not too soft and slippery.
Please only buy the following fabrics:
Basic Drafting & Sewing
- 100% cotton poplin/gingham for blouse
- 100% cotton twill for skirt
Solid color fabric is highly recommended. However do note that you clearly mark which is the face and back of the fabric.
If you prefer to get prints, you must get prints that are non-directional and that you can cut either directions. That means if you choose a dinosaur print, you must make sure the dinosaurs are looking at all different directions (up and down, left and right) and not only one direction.
Basic Drafting & Sewing (BDS):
Blouse:
1.5m by 45 - 48 inch width OR;
1m by 58 – 60 inch width
Skirt:
1.5m by 45 - 48 inch width OR;
1m by 58 – 60 inch width
Basic Drafting & Sewing Skirt – you will need to get a 23cm invisible/conceal zipper
Note: YKK sponsors the above zippers in white colour only to all our students taking BDS and IDS.
"A" refers to the length of the zipper
SMH Craft101, Upper Cross Street,
#03-32 People’s Park Centre
Singapore 058357
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday : 9am – 7pm
Saturday : 10.30am – 7pm
Closed on Sundays & PH
Retail Tel:6533 2445
WhatsApp: 8228 0091
Wholesale Tel: 6297 0211
WhatsApp: 9722 0608
Comments: Sells fabrics and accessories but no YKK zippers
Lye Nai Shiong
Blk 32 New Market Road, #02-1018A/B
People’s Park
Singapore 050032
Beside People’s Park OG
Tel: 6532 6013
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday : 10am – 6pm
Saturday : 11am – 6pm
Closed on Sundays & PH
Comments: Sells sewing accessories and lining
Maggie Textiles
32 New Market Road, #02-1078
People's Park Food Centre
Singapore 050032
Tel: 6535 3682
Operating Hours
Monday to Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Comments: Sells fabrics
Brighton Accessories House
32 New Market Rd, #02-1164/1166/1168
Peoples Park Food Centre
Singapore: 050032
Tel: 6532 1016
Operating Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Closed on Sundays & PH
Comments: Sells fabrics and accessories
TaF.tc is the first Continuing Education and Training Centre (CET) for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore, with the vision of becoming a global fashion school without boundaries.
