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FASHION & BEAUTY

African tailoring and garment making.

Pagne outfits, kabas, boubous, ceremonial dresses, made to measure.

12 months BEPC / Probatoire level Entry: No diploma required Prepares for the CQP
African tailoring and garment making programme
DURATION12 monthsincluding a 3-month company internship
ENTRY LEVELNo diploma requiredmotivation and orientation test
CERTIFICATIONCQPCertificate of Professional Qualification
NEXT INTAKEJanuaryJanuary 2027 · 20 places per session

The trade at a glance.

A tailor designs and makes made-to-measure and ready-to-wear clothing: pagne outfits, boubous, kabas, ceremonial dresses, uniforms. Blending tradition and trends, this trade showcases African know-how and makes it possible to build your own brand.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Made-to-measure tailoring for private clients
Ceremonial and wedding outfits
School and company uniforms
Designing and selling collections

Objectives of the programme.

01

Take measurements and draft a pattern

02

Cut and assemble the main garment styles

03

Make traditional and modern outfits

04

Manage orders and customer relations

Skills acquired

  • Taking measurements and pattern making
  • Cutting pagne, wax and fine fabrics
  • Assembly, finishing and simple embroidery
  • Alterations and adjustments
  • Designing collections
  • Cost price calculation

Equipment and tools

Flatbed sewing machinesOverlockerProfessional ironDress forms and pattern rulersCutting shearsEmbroidery equipment

Curriculum module by module.

  • Getting to grips with the machines
  • Stitches, seams and finishes
  • Knowledge of fabrics and pagne

And after the programme?

Working for a company

Tailor in a workshopGarment maker in a production unitAlterations specialistFashion designer

Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.

Starting your own business

Opening a tailoring workshop is one of the most accessible projects: a machine, a space and a first network of customers are enough to get started. The institute helps learners equip their workshop, set their prices and promote their creations.

Our support

DIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE

Photos of designs on Instagram and WhatsApp, an online catalogue, remote orders, inspiration and digital patterns: digital tools have become the tailor's shop window.

“Digital skills and AI” module

Entry requirements

  • Able to read and count
  • Minimum age 15
  • A taste for creativity
  • Motivation interview

Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.

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