Admissions open · Western Dress Mastery Program · 2 months online + 1 month doubt support · Limited seats per batch
Ek Kadam Aage 🏛️ Govt. of India certified

Master the western dress — from basics to advanced.

Learn. Create. Build your career. Twelve modules and twelve dress styles — from fabric science to the corset — taught step by step online by Ritvik Chauhan (NIFT alumnus) and 10+ trainers — with a customised kit delivered to your door.

PROGRAM Western Dress Mastery — basics to advanced
TRAINING DURATION 2 months
MEDIUM Online — step-by-step sessions + 365-day LMS
CERTIFICATE Assessment & certification by the Govt. of India
KIT Customised kit — fabrics, trims and tools, delivered home
Course fee₹25,000
Lock your seat with₹3,000

💳 No-cost EMI available · Scholarships applicable ·

A model in a pale-blue lace dress with a tulle overskirt, against a wall of hanging flowers

CERTIFIED BY

12modules
12dress styles
10+trainers
365days of LMS
3 monthsof doubt support
22+nations with students
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Twelve modules. Basics to advanced.

In these 2 months of online sessions you learn everything about the western dress — its history, its fabrics, its patterns and the five foundations every style is built on.

01

Module 01

Introduction & basics

Dress anatomy, silhouettes, terminology and the tools you’ll work with.

02

Module 02

Origin & history of western dresses

Where the western dress comes from, and what shaped it.

03

Module 03

Evolution of dresses

How silhouettes changed through the decades — and why it matters to design.

04

Module 04

Fabric selection for dresses

Choosing the right fabric for each silhouette, drape and occasion.

05

Module 05

Fabric testing

Physical, chemical and visual tests to know a fabric before you cut it.

06

Module 06

Fabric preparation

Pre-shrinking, straightening the grain and readying fabric for cutting.

07

Module 07

Wash care

Caring for each fabric — and the care labels your customers need.

08

Module 08

Basic pattern construction

Measurements, drafting and the pattern blocks every dress starts from.

09

Module 09

Basic dress foundation

The fitted foundation dress that every other style is built on.

10

Module 10

Princess line foundation

Princess seams for a close, sculpted fit without darts.

11

Module 11

Panel dress foundation

Panelled construction for flare, shaping and print placement.

12

Module 12

Empire line foundation

A raised waistline and a flowing skirt from just under the bust.

STYLES WHICH YOU WILL LEARN

Twelve dress styles, one program.

Some of the styles and designs you will learn during your training.

Tent foundationLOVE ITNEXT
Tent foundation
Midi dressLOVE ITNEXT
Midi dress
Boxy fit dressLOVE ITNEXT
Boxy fit dress
Milkmaid dressLOVE ITNEXT
Milkmaid dress
Slip dress with slinky skirtLOVE ITNEXT
Slip dress with slinky skirt
Shirred dressLOVE ITNEXT
Shirred dress
Shirt dressLOVE ITNEXT
Shirt dress
Wrap dressLOVE ITNEXT
Wrap dress
Drop waistLOVE ITNEXT
Drop waist
Asymmetrical dressLOVE ITNEXT
Asymmetrical dress
CorsetLOVE ITNEXT
Corset
Styling & accessorisingLOVE ITNEXT
Styling & accessorising
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WHO IT’S FOR

Every start is different. So is the plan.

Pick the one that sounds like you — we’ll show you how Western Dress Mastery works for you.

Dresses to order, from your own home

Midi, wrap, shirt and slip dresses are what customers ask for every week. The program fits around the house — online sessions, a kit at your door and every class on the LMS for a year.

  • ✓Taught from the basics — no prior pattern-making needed
  • ✓Classes stay on the LMS for 365 days, so you can catch up
  • ✓Your first orders come from family and your WhatsApp circle
  • ✓Doubt-clearing sessions continue until month 3
Earning potentialUp to ₹25,000/mo
Program2 months + 1 month support
WHAT DO YOU GET IN THE KIT?

From thread to fabric — everything arrives at home.

From fabrics to trims and tools, you get everything you need for your western dresses.

Fabrics5 items

Fabrics
Linings
Muslin
Cups
Paper fusing

Drafting & marking9 items

Drafting tools
Measuring tape
Tracing paper
Notcher
Markers
Water-soluble pens
Tailor’s chalk
Masking tape
Tape

Sewing & trims12 items

Threads
Hand needles
Pearl pins
Zippers
Buttons
Tich buttons
Elastic
Bobbin elastic
Scissors
Pinking shears
Seam ripper
Thread cutter
KEY HIGHLIGHTS

What ₹25,000 gets you.

Training, kit, certificate, a year of LMS and three months of support — all in one fee.

📚Basics to advanced

Western wear from fundamentals to advanced techniques.

🎥Step-by-step online sessions

2 months of live online learning sessions.

🎁Customised kit

Fabrics, trims and tools for every project, delivered home.

💻365-day LMS

Focused HD lessons to revisit any class, at your own speed.

🏛️Govt. of India certificate

Assessment and certification for Western Wear Dress.

💬Doubt sessions till month 3

Clearing doubts for a month after the classes end.

🧑‍🏫10+ trainers

Specialists in pattern making, draping, surface and more.

🛍️Your online store

List your dresses on your own Kala Studio store.

THE 2 + 1 PROGRAM

From unboxing your kit to your first orders.

Two months of learning, a third month of support, and a year of LMS to keep relearning.

Month 1 · Day 1

Your kit arrives

Fabrics, trims and tools for every project, delivered to your door.

Month 1

Fabric & foundations

History and evolution of the dress, fabric selection, testing, preparation and wash care, then pattern construction and the basic dress.

Month 2

Silhouettes & styles

Princess line, panel and empire line foundations, then the styles — tent, midi, slip, wrap, shirt, corset and more — with styling and accessorising.

Month 3

Doubt-clearing sessions

Keep practising with support — doubt sessions continue until the end of month 3.

After the course

Certification & LMS

Your Govt. of India certificate, and the LMS stays open for 365 days.

Then

Earning begins

Freelancing, custom orders, a boutique, brand collaborations and exhibitions — up to ₹25,000 a month.

HOW CAN YOU START EARNING

Earn up to ₹25,000 a month.

Master this skill and apply it in different ways — each one a door to earning.

Freelancing

Take dress work from clients and tailors, on your own hours.

Custom orders

Made-to-measure dresses for parties, holidays and everyday wear.

Boutique

Add western dresses to a boutique — or open one of your own.

Brand collaborations

Work with labels and designers on their collections.

Exhibition

Sell your pieces directly at fashion exhibitions.

YOUR OWN STORE

Your dresses, on a store of your own.

List what you make on Kala Studio, the Skillinabox platform — a shop link you can share on WhatsApp and Instagram.

studio.skillinabox.com/dresses
D Dress StudioSkillinabox Mastery graduate · Summer collection
Butter Satin Slip Dress₹4,800
Chambray Shirt Dress₹3,600
Ivory Tiered Maxi Dress₹5,400
Made to order 3 pieces · 1 collection

Your dresses shouldn’t stay in a cupboard.

  • ✓Your own shop link — share it on WhatsApp and Instagram, and customers order directly.
  • ✓LIA, your AI assistant — writes titles, descriptions and tags for every piece you upload.
  • ✓Payments, orders & customer chat — all built in.
  • ✓Tuck Shop access — patterns and fabrics delivered to your door.

Everything you need. All in one place.

One dashboard to create, showcase, sell and grow your dress business.

Your portfolio journey

From a garment on your table to a shop link you can share.

01
Create

Upload your designs and garment details.

02
Personalise

LIA enhances titles, descriptions and poses.

03
Showcase

Organise into collections and build your portfolio.

04
Go live

Share your portfolio and start getting enquiries.

BEYOND THE MASTERCLASS

Tried the masterclass? Now become a specialist.

Western Wear Masterclass

Masterclass · 5 days

An introduction to one skill

  • ·A few basic dress styles
  • ·Live online classes
  • ·NSDC certificate
Western Dress Mastery

Mastery ⭐ · 2 months + 1

Basics to advanced, with a career

  • ✓Twelve modules and twelve dress styles
  • ✓Fabric science and five dress foundations
  • ✓Customised kit + 365-day LMS
  • ✓Business aspects and Govt. of India certification
YOUR TRAINERS

Not just one — 10+ trainers by your side.

Each with a different expertise, so you’re covered from every end.

Hi, I'm Ritvik Chauhan.

Ritvik Chauhan.

NIFT ALUMNUS · COUTURE · HEAD MENTOR

  • NIFT graduate
  • Has worked with A-list designers and industry experts
  • Has designed for several Bollywood actors
  • Has taught 20,000+ women across India
  • Generated ₹10 Cr+ in livelihoods for them

“Good design changes how you look. Great design changes what you believe is possible.”

Hi, I'm Prateek Bharadwaj.

Prateek Bharadwaj.

FOUNDER & CEO · ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Built Skillinabox from 0 to 1
  • Scaled the company to ₹2 Cr+ MRR
  • Teaches starting a business from scratch himself
  • Helps creators build a brand and an independent life
  • Grew a community of 16 lakh+

“Fashion can change your career. Entrepreneurship can change your life.”

The trainer team

Pattern making, draping, surface development, illustration and more.

Ruchi
RuchiFashion illustration · Surface ornamentation
Riya
RiyaDraping · Surface ornamentation
Priyanka
PriyankaFashion illustration · Surface ornamentation
Sneha
SnehaGarment construction · Pattern making
Shiuli
ShiuliDigital illustration · Surface embellishment
Priya
PriyaDesign process · Garment construction
Jagrati
JagratiIllustration · Draping
Akansha
AkanshaSurface development · Draping
Mansi
MansiPattern making · Surface embellishment
Manvi
ManviSurface development · Surface embellishment
LEARNER BRANDS

Their designs didn’t stay in a notebook. They became brands.

Real labels started by Skillinabox learners — named, registered and taking orders.

Jyoti DesignerTanisha CoutureSaannviThread and ArtThe House of EmbroideryAnheKashni LuxeRiya Designer BoutiqueSaavi Fashion StudioSimar BoutiqueNew Smart CreationAshley BoutiqueDevika AttiresGulafsha Boutique HubSN AtelierTript CollectionDritiGurpreet KaurRidhvik CreationsKristyle FashionPlus House CreationRadhe ClosetDream Designer CoutureVarsha BoutiqueOmbre by Zuby
RV by VaishaliHayaatHouse of TheiaU & ABhoir DesignerKadambariTara CoutureDreamy OutletVibhinta FineryKundan CreationsMayur BoutiqueSproutsThe Fashin StitchJyotiraSneha BoutiquePravi Fashion HouseRR Fashion BoutiqueThe T-EditZyrash ThreadsAnanya FashionShivarikaRaje by ShivangniPA by PriyaaDreamy NeedleKayfa
YOUR QUESTIONS

FAQs

How long is the program?

It’s a “2 + 1” program: 2 months of step-by-step online sessions, then doubt-clearing sessions until the end of month 3. The LMS stays open for 365 days.

Do I need to have done the masterclass?

No — the program starts from the basics, so beginners can join directly. If you have done the masterclass, that helps, but it isn’t required.

How does the ₹3,000 seat lock work?

Pay ₹3,000 to hold your seat in the batch. The rest of the ₹25,000 fee is paid before the program starts — our team will walk you through it.

What comes in the kit?

Fabrics, linings, muslin, cups and paper fusing; drafting tools, a notcher, tracing paper, markers, water-soluble pens, tailor’s chalk, a measuring tape and tapes; and threads, needles, pearl pins, zippers, buttons, tich buttons, elastics, scissors, pinking shears, a seam ripper and a thread cutter.

Which certificate will I get?

You are assessed and certified by the Govt. of India for Western Wear Dress.

Is EMI or a scholarship available?

Yes — no-cost EMI options are available, and scholarships are applicable. Your counsellor will share the details.

LIMITED SEATS PER BATCH

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