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Courses Information

Welcome to The International Sewing School – L02830 Whether you’re just starting your sewing journey or looking to pursue a professional career in fashion, we have a course designed for you.

Explore our beginner-friendly part-time programs or commit to an advanced, full-time professional path with certification opportunities.

BEGINNER-LEVEL COURSES

Flexible, Part-Time | Start Anytime | Personalized Learning

1. Customized Sewing Project

Learn how to complete a specific project of your choice (e.g., Blouse, skirt, pants or dress)
Duration: 15–20 hours (completed within 2 months)
Schedule: Flexible—by appointment
Fee: RM 1,500

2. Complete Dressmaking Foundation

Learn pattern drafting and garment construction from scratch
Focus: Blouse, skirt, pants, and simple dresses
Duration: ~40–60 hours, completed at your pace
Fee: RM 4,500

PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL COURSE

ProThread: Advanced Garment-Making & Fashion Design Duration: 8 Months (2 Levels) | Self- paced with optional breaks

For those looking to build a career in fashion design, dressmaking, or starting their own label.

Level 1: Foundation in Fashion Design (4 Months)

Hand & machine sewing mastery
Fashion illustration, concepts, and technical blocks
Design development (9 looks) + pattern manipulation

Level 2: Advanced Design & Production (4 Months)

Custom pattern making from finalized designs
Sample development (toile) + production in final fabric
Final collection assembly

Fee: RM 12,500 for full 8-month course between levels for design refinement Flexibility: One- to two-month break allowed
Certification:
- Malaysian students may opt for Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) via portfolio/assessment (RM 800 additional)
- International students will receive a certificate from our institute

FULL-TIME SKM CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) – Level 2 & 3 Accredited vocational certification for those seeking formal industry qualifications

Duration: 7 months per level
Fee:
- Malaysians: RM 11,000 per level
- International students: RM 33,000 per level
Accommodation: RM 500/month (optional)
Visa & Support: Student visa assistance available
Next Intake: August
Loan Option (PTPK – for Malaysian students only):
- Up to RM 10,000 tuition loan + RM 600/month allowance
- Must be 16+, Malaysian citizen, with no existing PTPK loan
- Assessment + interview required for enrolment

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