Design & Craft - Fashion Wear
Certificate in Design and Craft - Fashion Wear
Design & Craft Fashion Wear

City & Guilds Assured
Globally Recognised
Practical Skill
Level 1
Course Overview
The Level 2 Fashion Wear certificate develops practical skills in garment and accessory construction, pattern use, and creative surface design. Learners build on Level 1 foundations by producing samples and small fashion pieces that demonstrate competent sewing, accurate construction, and thoughtful design choices. The qualification blends guided technical learning with creative exploration, helping learners strengthen their portfolio for further study.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, making it suitable for learners progressing in fashion, textiles, or wider creative craft pathways.
What you will learn
Develop fashion design ideas and plan simple garment or accessory projects
Use patterns confidently, including adapting basic shapes and taking measurements
Build stronger sewing and construction skills using a range of techniques
Create samples exploring seams, shaping, fastenings, decorative details and finishes
Work with fabrics more accurately, understanding grain, layout and cutting
Produce a small completed fashion piece demonstrating Level 2 technical ability
Who should enrol
Skills you will gain
Confident garment and accessory construction skills
Ability to use and adapt simple patterns
Accurate measuring, cutting, shaping and finishing
Stronger sewing‑machine skills, including decorative techniques
Fabric handling and material selection for fashion projects
Creative detailing through seams, fastenings, trims and surface design
Project planning from design idea to completed piece
Duration
Learners who have completed Level 1 or have basic sewing experience
Anyone wanting to strengthen garment‑making and pattern‑use skills
Creative individuals interested in developing fashion‑inspired pieces
Hobbyists ready to move beyond beginner level into structured fashion craft
Learners preparing to progress to Level 3 Fashion, Textiles or specialist craft routes
Study Options
In Person
Progression
Learners completing the Level 2 Fashion Wear certificate can progress to Level 3 Fashion, Level 3 Textiles, or specialist craft pathways such as garment construction, pattern cutting or surface design. The portfolio developed at Level 2 also supports entry into community arts programmes, creative workshops, or further independent making.
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Level 2
Course Overview
The Level 2 Fashion Wear certificate develops practical skills in garment and accessory construction, pattern use, and creative surface design. Learners build on Level 1 foundations by producing samples and small fashion pieces that demonstrate competent sewing, accurate construction, and thoughtful design choices. The qualification blends guided technical learning with creative exploration, helping learners strengthen their portfolio for further study.
Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, making it suitable for learners progressing in fashion, textiles, or wider creative craft pathways.
What you will learn
Develop fashion design ideas and plan simple garment or accessory projects
Use patterns confidently, including adapting basic shapes and taking measurements
Build stronger sewing and construction skills using a range of techniques
Create samples exploring seams, shaping, fastenings, decorative details and finishes
Work with fabrics more accurately, understanding grain, layout and cutting
Produce a small completed fashion piece demonstrating Level 2 technical ability
Who should enrol
Learners who have completed Level 1 or have basic sewing experience
Anyone wanting to strengthen garment‑making and pattern‑use skills
Creative individuals interested in developing fashion‑inspired pieces
Hobbyists ready to move beyond beginner level into structured fashion craft
Learners preparing to progress to Level 3 Fashion, Textiles or specialist craft routes
Skills you will gain
Confident garment and accessory construction skills
Ability to use and adapt simple patterns
Accurate measuring, cutting, shaping and finishing
Stronger sewing‑machine skills, including decorative techniques
Fabric handling and material selection for fashion projects
Creative detailing through seams, fastenings, trims and surface design
Project planning from design idea to completed piece
Portfolio development for progression to Level 3 or specialist pathways
Duration
2 Years
Study Options
In Person
Progression
Learners completing the Level 2 Fashion Wear certificate can progress to Level 3 Fashion, Level 3 Textiles, or specialist craft pathways such as garment construction, pattern cutting or surface design. The portfolio developed at Level 2 also supports entry into community arts programmes, creative workshops, or further independent making.
Get Started!
Contact us today to enrol
