The Academy
Learn professional garment making
Open to everyone — men and women, young people and adults. Train inside a working fashion house and graduate ready to earn.
Academy programmes
The price list
Beginner to Advanced — Complete Programme
₦800,000A 6-month intensive taking you from foundations to advanced professional work — machine skills and body measurement, garment construction and pattern drafting, through to corsetry, draping, contouring and bridal finishing. Graduate ready to take paid work or launch a fashion brand.
Foundations
- Introduction to fashion & design
- Parts of the machine and their functions
- Knowing your tape rule
- How to take body measurements
- Types of body shapes
- Machine pedalling control
- Sewing straight lines, curves and sharp edges
- Importance and uses of colour
- Pattern and lines
- Types of fabrics
- Reducing and controlling fullness: gathers, tucks and smocking
- Dart placement
- Pleats and types of pleats
- Turning necklines and fixing zips
- Freehand cutting — straight gown, pencil gown, top, skirt, flare top, flare gown and mini skirt
- Pattern drafting and sewing
- Basic gown and top construction
- Introduction to flares
Intermediate — Construction & Garments
- Necklines — Queen Anne, asymmetric, halter, illusion, sweetheart, off-shoulder, high neck, spaghetti and straps
- Sleeves — leg-of-mutton, lantern, bishop, flutter, puff, tulip, cape and off-shoulder with cape
- Skirts — pareo, godet and six-piece mermaid
- Collars — Peter Pan, shawl, bishop, regular and collar with yoke
- Shirts — shirt top and shirt dress
- Cowl — top, dress, sleeve and skirt
- Wrap — top, dress, sleeve and skirt
- Pants — assorted trousers, bodysuit, playsuit and jumpsuit
- Blazers
- Dart manipulation and transfer
- Flares
Advanced Class
- Beading
- Tulle work (practical)
- Draping
- Petticoat construction
- Panel skirts
- Flares and cone flares
- Hip padding and waist snatching
- Asymmetric cuts
- Contouring — 25%, 50% and 100% contour
- Corsets — Victorian corset and underbust corset
- Aso-ebi
- Bespoke construction
- Bridal inspiration
- Finishing and packaging
Intermediate Programme
₦300,000Build core pattern drafting and construction skills across a wide range of everyday, office, and statement garments.
Intermediate Programme
- Pattern drafting and sewing
- Types of necklines
- Types of sleeves
- Types of skirts
- Types of collars
- Introduction to shirts
- Wrap styles
- Twist styles
- Cowl styles
- Office wear with colour combinations
- Dart manipulation
- Pants/trousers
- Blazers
- Flares
Advanced Programme
₦300,000Master advanced construction — contouring, corsetry, draping, george styling, and bespoke techniques.
Advanced Programme
- Pattern drafting and sewing (advanced)
- Contour work (25%, 50%, 100%)
- Combined contours
- Corsetry
- Victoria corset
- Underbust corset
- Transparent corset / deep-V
- Bespoke construction
- Draping
- George styling
Intermediate + Advanced — Combined Programme (with Bridal)
₦600,000Our most complete short programme: the full Intermediate and Advanced curricula plus a dedicated bridal module for wedding-gown production.
Bridal-Inspired Module
- Gathering tulle
- Single circle ball gown
- Double circle ball gown
- Gradual flow ball gown
- Types of veils
- Types of undergarments
- Upper lace placement
Advanced Programme
- Pattern drafting and sewing (advanced)
- Contour work (25%, 50%, 100%)
- Combined contours
- Corsetry
- Victoria corset
- Underbust corset
- Transparent corset / deep-V
- Bespoke construction
- Draping
- George styling
Intermediate Programme
- Pattern drafting and sewing
- Types of necklines
- Types of sleeves
- Types of skirts
- Types of collars
- Introduction to shirts
- Wrap styles
- Twist styles
- Cowl styles
- Office wear with colour combinations
- Dart manipulation
- Pants/trousers
- Blazers
- Flares
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Choose your programme
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Fill the registration form
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Pay securely — card or transfer
Academy FAQs
Do I need any prior experience?+
No. Our programmes are designed for beginners as well as students who already sew and want to advance to professional level.
Are there payment plans?+
Payment plan options are available — please confirm current terms with us. [TODO: client to confirm plan details.]
What should I bring to class?+
We'll share a materials list on registration. Basic tools and practice fabric are typically required. [TODO: client to confirm.]
Do I get a certificate?+
Yes — students receive a certificate on successful completion of their programme.
How large are the classes?+
Classes are kept small and hands-on so every student gets individual attention.
Is accommodation available?+
Yes. Optional student accommodation is available at ₦60,000/month for out-of-town students, added to your registration when you enrol.