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SEWING COURSE (DIPLOMA) CURRICULUM

DID YOU KNOW? The core concept of SEWING involves the professionally joining 2 or more pieces of fabrics together to create wearable garments as part of a presentation of a fashion collection.

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The sewing a garment professionally  involves hand sewing, machine sewing and tailoring techniques. These sewing techniques are is used in the process of fashion and design, garment construction.

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This sewing course includes downloadable patterns to enable the student practices these professional sewing techniques effectively. (If you want to learn also about pattern making, take the pattern making class)

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This course take you through the core concept required in professional Sewing in very simple steps.

​At the ON-LOCATION (Government Accredited) school, you have a personal instructor that will help supervise and guide you through your projects.

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If you prefer to learn how to CUT and SEW (Creating your own garment patterns and sewing the garments, then, you are advised to enroll in the TAILORING COURSE via the link below:

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WHY LEARN WITH EKANEM OROK?

This Sewing Course is built on Ekanem Orok's (Milan, London and USA) Educational certifications, practical and teaching experience of over 25 year in the fashion industry, with structured learning, and real-world application.

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The course is designed to empower students with creative confidence and technical control, so you’re not dependent on others to execute your projects.

 

Learn more about Ekanem Orok via this Link: https://www.ekanemorok.com/about-ekanem-orok 

 

 

KINDLY NOTE

To earn a Certification, you must complete and submit all your projects.

ON - LOCATION CLASSES ​

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  • Government Accredited

  • Teaching method - Personal Tutoring.

  • Duration 6 months (January - June yearly)

  • Course type - On-location (Study Address: 25 Prince Kazeem Eletu Way Osapa- London, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.)

  • Certification: DIPLOMA

 

There are 23 modules in this Sewing Course, and a total of about 259 simple steps personal tutoring lessons +  Practical lessons on over 20 different types of specialized Industrial  Sewing Machines.

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  • ON-LOCATION Course Fees - $2,250 or (3,210,000 Naira)​

  • PAYMENT via BANK TRANSFER

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You will learn varieties of high quality sewing techniques available and confidently apply them to sew different garments using professional sewing technique application for the following garment styles for an absolute beginner.  

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You will also practice professional sewing techniques and garment assembling techniques using downloadable patterns for the following garment categories: ​  

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(Downloadable Patterns Available):

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  • Drape Dress - Sewing

  • Jump Suit - Sewing

  • Shirt Waist Coat and Jeans - Sewing

  • Jacket and Pant - Sewing

  • Couture Dress - Sewing

  • Wedding Dress - Sewing

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DIPLOMA STUDENTS  will create and submit personalized projects of their choice after completing the basic course projects.

 

This course has an OPTIONAL of purchase of the Course Book (FUNDAMENTALS OF SEWING) after the course completion for future references. 

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If you prefer to learn how to CUT and SEW (Creating garment Patterns on your own and sewing the garments, then, you are advised to enroll in the TAILORING DIPLOMA COURSE via the link below:

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This course has an OPTIONAL purchase of the Course Book (FUNDAMENTALS OF SEWING) after the course completion for future references.

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  • Book Cost $100 or (150,000 Naira) 

  • PAYMENT via PayPal (Global Payment) or PayStack (Local Payment)

 

​You can request the purchase of the Course Book via the link: https://www.ekanemorok.com/contact

  • However, these BOOKS are FREE for the ON-LOCATION Class students.

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COURSE MODULES

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  • Introduction to Sewing

  • Tools and Materials for Sewing

  • Introduction to Sewing 

  • Fabric Cutting and Grain Lines

  • The Basics of Hand Stitches

  • Types of Hand stitches

  • Basics of Sewing Machine 

  • Fabric Cutting Techniques

  • Basic of Ironing 

  • Machine Sewing Techniques

  • Seams

  • Sewing Curves and Corners

  • Working with Bias Cut Fabric

  • Basic fabric Decoration Techniques

  • Fabric Edge Finishing

  • Fabric Manipulation

  • Hems

  • Buttons and Closures

  • Zips

  • Pockets 

  • Plackets

  • Garment Structures and Corsets

  • Sewing Projects​

COURSE CURRICULUM - BREAKDOWN

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​​MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO SEWING

 

  • What Is Sewing?

  • What is Tailoring?

  • The Difference Between Sewing and Tailoring? 

  • Sewing Techniques

  • Tailoring Techniques

 

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MODULE 2 - TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS FOR SEWING

 

  • Hand Sewing Needles

  • Machine Sewing Needles

  • Basic Stitching Equipment

  • Cutting Tools

  • Drafting Tools

  • Fitting Tools

  • Hand Stitching Tools

  • Marking Tools

  • Measuring tools

  • Fastening and Pinning Tools

  • Pressing and Ironing Tools

  • Pressing Equipment

  • Sewing Accessories

  • Types of Sewing machine Needles

  • Types of Hand Sewing Needles

  • Types of Pins

  • Types of Needles Points

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MODULE 3 - INTRODUCTION TO FABRICS

 

  • Textile, Fibers and Yarns

  • Types of Fibers

  • Types of Fabrics

  • Textile Properties

  • Fabric Construction

  • Fabric Surface Finishes

  • Fabric Sewing Techniques

  • Qualities of a Good Thread

 

 

MODULE 4 - UNDERSTANDING FABRIC CUTTING AND GRAIN LINES 

 

  • Fabric Roll Guide

  • Fabric Structures

  • Types of Fabric Weaves

  • Fabric Grain lines

  • Knitted Fabric Grain Lines

  • Finding Grain Lines on Fabrics

  • Laying Patterns on Different Fabric Grain Lines

  • Laying Patterns on Different Fabric Designs

  • How to Determine the right and the Wrong Side of the Fabric

  • How to Lay Patterns on the Fabric

  • Laying Multiple Patterns on the Fabric

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MODULE 5 - BASICS OF HAND STITCHES

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  • What is Hand Stitching

  • Types of Hand Stitches

  • How to Wax a Thread

  • How to tie a thread knot

  • How to Thread a Hand Sewing Needle

  • How to use a needle Threader

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MODULE 6 - TYPES OF HAND STITCHES

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  • Tacking or Basting Stitch

  • Running Stitch

  • Tailor’s tack Stitch

  • Pick Stitch

  • Whip Stitch

  • Lock Stitch

  • Gathering Stitch

  • Blanket Stitch

  • Hem Stitch

  • Blind Hem Stitch

  • Invisible Stitch

  • Herringbone Stitch

  • Overcast Stitch

  • Chain Stitch

  • Chain Bar tack Stitch

  • Diagonal Stitch

  • Catch Stitch

  • Buttonhole Stitch

  • Cross Stitch

  • Flat Bar tack Stitch

  • Pad Stitch

  • Baseball Stitch

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MODULE 7 - THE BASICS OF MACHINE SEWING

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  • How to Insert the Machine Needle

  • How to Thread a Sewing Machine with a Horizontal Spool Holder

  • How to Use the Machine Needle Threader

  • How to Wind Thread On to the Bobbin

  • How to Wind Thread Using the Bobbin Hole

  • How to Insert the Bobbin into the Machine

  • How to Insert the Bobbin into the Bobbin Case (Shuttle)

  • How to Bring Out the Bobbin Thread

  • How to change machine Stitches

  • How to adjust machine Stitch Tension

  • How to Reverse the Machine Stitch

  • How to insert Machine Foot

  • How to remove a machine foot

  • How to convert a Machine to Free Arm

  • How to Clean the Machine Feed Dogs

  • How to Sew Your First Stitch

  • How to care for the Sewing Machine

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MODULE 8 - FABRIC CUTTING TECHNIQUES

 

Instructions on a Bodice Pattern

How to Place Patterns on a Fabric

How to Pin Patterns on a Fabric

How to Cut Patterns on a Fabric

How to Cut Fabrics with Rotary Cutter

How to Cut Fabrics with Scissors

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MODULE 9 - THE BASICS OF IRONING

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  • How to Steam Fabrics

  • How to Iron Fabrics

  • How to press Fabrics

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MODULE 10 - MACHINE SEWING TECHNIQUES

 

  • Clipping Curves

  • Ditch Stitch

  • Insert Corner

  • Intersecting Seam

  • Sewing and Clipping Curves

  • Sewing and Clipping Inward Curves

  • Sewing and Clipping Outward Curves

  • Sewing Outward Square Corner

  • Sewing a Reverse Stitch

 

 

MODULE 11 - SEAMS

 

  • Bone Seam 

  • Exposed Seam

  • Flat Felt Seam

  • French Seam

  • Intersecting Seam

  • Plain Seam

  • Tape Seam

  • Welt Seam

 

 

MODULE 12 - SEWING CURVES AND CORNERS

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  • Sewing a Round Curve Edge

  • Sewing a Square Corner Edge

 

 

MODULE 13 - WORKING WITH BIAS FABRICS

 

  • Creating Bias Strips

  • Marking Bias Strips

  • Joining Bias Strips

  • How to Fold Bias Strips

  • Folded Bias Strip

  • Bias Binding Edge

  • Bias Binding on a Straight Edge

  • Bias Binding on a Curved Edge

  • Bias Binding on a Square Edge

  • Flat Piping

  • Corded Piping

 

 

MODULE 14 - BASIC FABRIC DECORATION TECHNIQUES

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  • Sequinning

  • Continuous Beading

  • Single Line Beading

  • Single Sequin

  • Single Sequin with Beads

 

 

MODULE 15 - FABRIC EDGE FINISHING

 

  • Bias Binding Edge 

  • Exposed Edge

  • Hong Kong Edge

  • Overcast Edge

  • Overlock Edge

  • Pinking Edge

  • Straight Stitch Edge 

  • Top Stitch Edge

  • Zig Zag Edge

 

 

MODULE 16 - FABRIC MANIPULATION

 

  • Gathering

  • Shirring

  • Tucks

  • Box Pleat

  • Knife Pleat 

  • Inverted Pleat

 

 

MODULE 17 - HEMS

 

  • Bound Hem

  • Double Hem

  • Faced Hem

  • Ditch Stich Hem

  • Fused Hem

  • Herringbone Hem

  • Slip Stitch Hem

  • Mitered Corner Hem

  • Rolled Hem

  • Single Hem

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MODULE 18 - BUTTONS AND CLOSURE

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  • Automatic Machine Buttonhole

  • Creating Buttonhole with shank

  • Hand Sewn Button

  • Hook and Eye

  • Machine Sewn Buttonhole

  • Popper and Shank

  • Sewing Button with Machine

 

 

MODULE 19 - ZIPS

 

  • How to Shorten Zips

  • Center Zip

  • Exposed Zip

  • Fly Front Zip

  • Lapped Zip

  • Insert Zip

  • Invisible Zip

 

 

MODULE 20 - POCKETS

 

  • Patch Pocket

  • Lined Pocket

  • Welt Pocket

  • Lined Pocket

  • Round Corner Pocket

  • Square Corner Pocket

 

 

MODULE 21 - PLACKETS

 

  • Single Piece Placket

  • Partial Placket

  • Shirt Placket

  • Blouse Placket

  • Conceal Placket

  • False Placket

  • Mitered Placket

  • Zipper Placket

  • Faced Placket​​​​

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ON -LOCATION SEWING - DIPLOMA PROJECT

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Sewing Techniques Application for the following garment styles (Downloadable Patterns Available):

 

  • Drape Dress - Sewing

  • Jump Suit - Sewing

  • Shirt Waist Coat and Jeans - Sewing

  • Jacket and Pant - Sewing

  • Couture Dress - Sewing

  • Wedding Dress - Sewing

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EXTRA PROJECT

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  • ​​Personalized Extra Sewing Projects of Student's Choice

  • Practical lessons on over 20 different types of specialized industrial sewing.

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THE DIPLOMA SEWING COURSE OVERVIEW

 

The Sewing Course for Diploma Students is a structured, practical training program that teaches students how to construct garments professionally using correct sewing techniques and industry standards. It is designed to support diploma-level fashion, pattern making, or design studies by strengthening hands-on garment construction skills.

 

The Sewing Course teaches diploma students how to correctly sew and finish garments, making their designs wearable, professional, and production-ready.

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What the Sewing Course Is

This course focuses on practical sewing and garment construction, helping students turn patterns and designs into finished, wearable clothing with proper fit and professional finishing.

 

What Diploma Students Learn

  • How to use sewing machines and equipment correctly

  • Fabric handling and preparation

  • Sewing seams, darts, pleats, and hems

  • Garment assembly from patterns

  • Closures (zips, buttons, waistbands, collars)

  • Finishing techniques for professional results

 

Why It Is Important for Diploma Students

  • Complements pattern making and design studies

  • Builds confidence in garment construction

  • Improves accuracy and finishing quality

  • Prepares students for fashion production or tailoring

  • Strengthens employability and practical competence

 

Who the Course Is For

  • Diploma students in fashion or pattern making

  • Fashion design students

  • Beginners learning garment construction

  • Tailors and dressmakers improving technical skills

 

Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate of Completion in Sewing, which supports their diploma qualification.

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION - FAQ

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What is the Sewing Course for Diploma Students?
It is a practical course that teaches professional garment construction and sewing techniques to support diploma-level fashion studies.

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Who is this course for?
The course is designed for diploma students, fashion design students, beginners, and anyone looking to improve sewing skills.

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Do I need prior sewing experience?
No. The course starts from the basics and gradually moves to more advanced sewing techniques.

 

What will I learn during the course?
You will learn machine handling, fabric preparation, garment assembly, seams, closures, and professional finishing.

 

Is the course practical?
Yes. The course is highly practical with hands-on sewing and guided projects.

 

Is the course online or on-location?
The course may be offered online, on-location, or in a blended format, depending on the option selected.

 

How long is the Sewing Course?
Course duration varies based on the study format. Full details are available on the course page.

 

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Completion is awarded after successful completion.

 

What tools or equipment do I need?
Basic sewing tools and a sewing machine may be required. A full list is provided after enrollment.

 

Can this course help my fashion career?
Yes. Sewing is a core skill in fashion, tailoring, and garment production.

 

How do I enroll?
Enrollment is completed through the Ekanem Orok website, with support available if needed.

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