One project, ripple effect
“SADAQAH JARIYAH”
When you learn to earn
you will aim to score big goals
We work towards reviving the clothing manufacturing industry to create sustainability and restoring dignity to women in our local community.
APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE ONGOING AND UNCERTAIN LOADSHEDDING CRISIS
We empower young women to become self-sustainable and
employable through skills development
Design26 Foundation is a registered NPC & NPO with Public Benefit status, able to provide our donors and sponsors with an 18A Certificate. We are a womens empowerment program that offers young women the opportunity to gain a skill and become employable within todays competitive environment. An FP&M SETA Accredited sewing skills provider. Birth out of the desire to reclaim, restore hope and dignity.
beginners sewing skills (FREE)
committment fee - R300
beginners sewing skills(FOR WOMEN OVER 20 YEARS OLD)
Registration - R300
Course fee - R4800
advanced sewing skills
Registration - R300
Course fee - R6000
beginners pattern making
Registration - R300
Course fee - R7080
Come join us
"Our people have the right to hope, the right to a future, No power on this earth can destroy the thirst for human dignity"
mission
To create a robust pipeline of highly skilled employees, entrepreneurs and suppliers for the manufacturing industry in Cape Town.
BEGINNERS SEWING COURSe (free)
for women between 15 & 20 years old
123630 –
Research and establish customer requirements.
Present customers with appropriate sample garment or sketch.
Negotiate selling price and delivery requirements with customer.
Confirm order with customer.
123631 –
Identify the components and materials required to make a garment.
Calculate quantities of components and materials.
Cost the garment and calculate selling price.
Evaluate and adjust the cost and/or selling price according to market demands and customer requirements.
123632 –
Cut out garment parts using a commercial pattern.
Prepare sewing machine.
Sew, finish a garment.
Check quality and pack completed garment.
123633 –
Establish material requirements
Identify suppliers
Select and buy materials
BEGINNERS SEWING COURSe (PAID)
Open to all ages
123630 –
Prepare sewing machine
Troubleshoot / Safety
Different attachments
Using 2 types of sewing machines
Sew on sample fabric pieces Safety
Threading 2 types of machines
Winding a bobbin
Get to know your machine
Introduction to different types of attachments
Practical Tests
ADVANCED sewing COURSE
open to all ages
10924 –
Preparing and setting sewing machines for specific sewing operations.
Performing basic routine maintenance functions.
Identifying and preparing and sew product parts.
- Putting in a plain zip
- Binding a neckline
- Insert pockets
- Faced/Milter Placket
- Collars
- Practical make a skirt and top
Performing basic routine maintenance functions.
Applying safety standards when operating machines.
PATTERN MAKING COURSE
open to al ages
243685 –
Explaining the processes involved in the design and development of a sewn product.
Identifying customer needs, completing product specifications and completing basic technical drawings.
Identifying and using design, development and pattern making tools.
Taking body measurements and reading basic size charts.
Drafting basic blocks and making basic patterns.
- Basic bodice block
- Draft a sleeve
- Draft a pencil & circle skirt
- Draft a pants
- Changing pattern pieces
Compiling basic specifications and basic cost sheets.
Compiling basic specifications and basic cost sheets.
Our impact
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