Diploma in Tailoring vs Diploma in Fashion Designing — Which Course is Right for You? | Mitaish Institute Avadi

One of the most common questions we get at Mitaish Fashion Designing Institute in Avadi is: "Should I do the Diploma in Tailoring or the Diploma in Fashion Designing?"

It is a genuinely important question because the two courses have different goals, different durations, and lead to very different career paths. In this post we break down both courses clearly so you can make the right decision for your goals.

Diploma in Tailoring — 3 Months

The Diploma in Tailoring at our fashion designing institute in Avadi is a comprehensive professional course that covers 45 garments over 3 months.

Who is it for:

• Someone who wants to start their own tailoring business from home or a small shop
• Someone who wants to work as a professional tailor in a boutique or garment unit
• Someone who has done the Basic Tailoring course and wants to go deeper
• Someone who wants a recognised qualification in tailoring within a shorter timeframe

What you will learn:

• All basic and intermediate garments — blouses, salwar kameez, churidars, skirts, frocks
• Advanced Indian wear — lehenga, anarkali, sharara
• Basic Western wear — skirts, tops, casual dresses
• Pattern making, measurements, and alterations
• Professional finishing techniques

Career outcomes: Home tailoring business · Boutique tailor · Garment unit worker · Alterations specialist

Diploma in Fashion Designing — 6 Months

The Diploma in Fashion Designing is our flagship course and the most comprehensive qualification we offer at Mitaish Institute. It covers 85 garments over 6 months.

Who is it for:

• Someone who wants a full career in fashion — designing, boutique ownership, or the garment industry
• Someone who wants to open their own boutique
• Someone with a creative eye who wants to turn fashion into a profession
• Someone looking for the most complete qualification available in Avadi and North Chennai

What you will learn — everything in Diploma in Tailoring, plus:

• Advanced pattern making and draping
• Bridal wear construction
• Designer blouses and embellished garments
• Western wear including formal and party wear
• Portfolio development
• Fabric knowledge and sourcing
• Costing and boutique management basics

Career outcomes: Boutique owner · Fashion designer · Costume designer · Online fashion business · Garment industry designer

The Simple Decision Guide

	Diploma in Tailoring	Diploma in Fashion Designing
Duration	3 months	6 months
Garments covered	45	85
Goal	Professional tailor	Fashion designer / boutique owner
Investment	Lower	Higher
Certificate	Yes	Yes

If your goal is to stitch well and earn from tailoring — choose the Diploma in Tailoring.

If your goal is to design, create, and potentially own a boutique — choose the Diploma in Fashion Designing.

What About the Basic Tailoring Course?

If you are a complete beginner and not sure if tailoring is right for you, start with our Basic Tailoring course — it is just 1 month, covers 14 garments, and gives you a clear picture before committing to a longer diploma.

Monthly Payment Option

Both diploma courses at Mitaish offer a monthly payment option so the fees do not need to be paid all at once. Ask us about this when you enquire.

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