City & Guilds Courses
At IDC College, we offer a wide range of City & Guilds certified courses in sewing, dressmaking, tailoring, textiles, and creative crafts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, our accredited qualifications help you develop recognised skills that open doors to creative and professional opportunities.
If you’re unsure which syllabus or level to start on, simply get in touch — every qualification can be adapted to focus on the specific techniques or garments you want to learn.
Accredited Qualifications — Flexible Learning — Expert Tutors — Customised Courses — Hands‑On Skills
Why Choose City & Guilds?
Trusted Accreditation
Respected qualifications
Customisable Learning
Tailored to your goals
Expert Tutors
Industry Professionals
Clear Progression
Level 1 to level 3 pathway
Sewing Basics
Level 1 Award in Fashion: Sewing Machine Skills
Safe use of a sewing machine and accessories
How to care for and maintain your machine
Machine functions, controls, and features
Using machine accessories correctly
Fabric types, properties, and uses
Haberdashery types and their applications
Stitch types and when to use them
Essential techniques: seams, zips, buttons, hems, edge finishes
Study Online
Learn from home with our fully accredited online courses
Meet Our Tutors
At IDC, you'll be learning from experienced sewing professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping students achieve their goals. Our tutors bring a wealth of industry experience, practical expertise and a supportive approach to teaching, ensuring you feel confident throughout your learning journey.
Get to know the team behind IDC and discover the people who will be supporting your success.