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Dressmaking and Design

Learn the skills you need to succeed in Dressmaking and Design — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster's Dressmaking and Design program.

Develop your natural talent for Dressmaking and Design with the Penn Foster Dressmaking and Design distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and admire the clothes you create. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to:

• Identify fibers and fabrics and care for them
  
• Select the right material for a project
  
• Mark, cut, and tack fabric for a proper fit
  
• Learn to sew, finish garments and alter patterns
  

And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about alterations and fitting, drafting patterns, and designing by draping. It’s like having your own personal Sewing school.

Start a rewarding career in the field of Dressmaking and Design.

Why take a Dressmaking program? With the right credentials, you can:

• Work for a design agency, a tailor, or start your own business.
  
• Create your own designs as a hobby or for extra income.
  

There will always be a demand for professional Dressmakers. Create new, unique styles for yourself or your friends and customers at half the cost, alter favorite garments, or add your special touches to costumes for special occasions.

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