Fashion & Fabric Department
“Stitching Dreams into Reality.”
The Fashion & Fabric Department at Iten Training and Vocational Centre provides learners with the creative, technical, and practical skills needed to excel in the dynamic textile and clothing industry. This department focuses on transforming raw talents into skilled professionals capable of designing, producing, and constructing garments for the modern fashion market.
The textile industry involves the development, production, and processing of fabrics, beginning with natural materials like cotton, wool, or synthetic fibres, which are converted into yarns and later into fabrics. Our department equips learners with the ability to transform these fabrics into beautifully crafted garments and textile products.
We prepare trainees to understand fashion design principles, operate industrial sewing machines, draft patterns, cut out garments, and produce finished outfits suitable for individual clients, retail shops, and mass production. Students are trained through hands-on sessions, practical workshops, and real-world garment construction assignments.
Our mission is to empower learners with the skills, creativity, and confidence needed to thrive in tailoring shops, fashion houses, manufacturing industries, and self-employment.
Programs Offered
Fashion Design
Fashion illustration & sketching
Pattern drafting
Fabric selection & manipulation techniques
Trend analysis
Creative garment development
Designing outfits for different occasions
Garment Making
Cutting and construction of garments
Use of industrial and domestic sewing machines
Clothing repairs & alterations
Production of children’s, men’s, and women’s wear
Dressmaking techniques
Examination Bodies
KNEC
NITA
Admission Requirements
KCSE D- (Minus) and below
KCPE graduates
Passion for fashion, tailoring, and garment production is an added advantage
Why Study our courses here
Hands-on garment construction training
Modern sewing machines and tools
Skill-based curriculum aligned to industry needs
Experienced instructors with practical tailoring experience
Strong focus on creativity, precision, and professionalism
High demand for trained fashion and fabric professionals
Excellent opportunities for self-employment
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fashion & Fabric Department are equipped with hands-on skills that prepare them for employment in the fashion industry or for starting their own businesses.
Fashion & Design Careers
Fashion Designer
Assistant Fashion Designer
Costume Designer
Fashion Illustrator
Pattern Maker
Fashion Stylist
Boutique Designer
Fashion Entrepreneur
Tailoring & Garment Construction Careers
Tailor / Dressmaker
Garment Cutter
Seamstress / Seamster
Industrial Machinist
Clothing Production Assistant
Alterations Specialist
Uniform Maker
Children’s Wear / Men’s Wear / Women’s Wear Designer
Textile & Fabric Careers
Fabric Technician Assistant
Textile Production Assistant
Fabric Selector / Sourcing Assistant
Business & Self-Employment Opportunities
Tailoring shop owner
Fashion boutique owner
Bridal and occasion wear designer
Uniform production business
Embroidery and printing business
Custom clothing production
Freelance fashion designer
Creative & Media Careers
Fashion Blogger / Content Creator
Fashion Photographer Assistant
Fashion Brand Promoter
Where You Can Work
Herbal clinics and wellness centers
Community health programs
Research institutions focused on plant-based medicine
Natural product companies and pharmacies
Private practice and consultancy services