
Duration
7 months of intensive learning, then 3 months of business development and 2 months of portfolio building.
Master the art and business of fashion through a 24-week studio-inspired learning experience. From sketching and draping to garment construction and launching your own label, you'll gain hands-on skills while learning from industry experts. Your fashion kit, fabrics, and sewing machine are delivered directly to you—wherever you are.
Inside the LMS
Not a video library and not a folder of PDFs. Every day has a beginning, something you actually make, and a record that it happened — so you always know what to do next.
Week 1 · Day 1 • 58 min + practice
Today you will not just watch — you will set up your real sewing station. I'll check every step with you.
Start with what you know
A few questions before the class, to wake up what you already understand.
Watch in short chapters
The lesson is broken into small pieces rather than one long video.
Use the real kit
Every idea becomes something you make at home with the kit you were sent.
Show the work
Photograph what you made, or finish the activity on screen.
Act on the feedback
LIA replies straight away; a trainer steps in when it matters.
Keep the progress
A daily report you can show your mentor, and proof that stacks up.
She greets you by name, explains the day's goal, answers doubts and checks the photograph you upload — at two in the morning as readily as two in the afternoon.
Lessons, resources, mentor support and the community group are all in English — so nothing is lost in translation, wherever you are studying from.
Anything the AI is unsure about goes to a trainer. The technology speeds the help up; it does not replace the person giving it.
Talk to your trainers live
Submit assignments & projects
Watch the leaderboard
Take part in exhibitions
Career support & referralsMobile-first · works on the phone you already have
Straight talk
Every program ships with a kit, ends in a certificate, and is built to pay for itself. Start wherever you feel comfortable — you can always climb later.
To try one skill
From $995 days · live or recorded
One-time payment
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See the masterclass
Earn from one skill
$2992 months
Instalments available
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Become a designer
$2,49924 weeks
Instalments & scholarships
What could you earn?Run the numbers →
Prices are in US dollars and include worldwide kit shipping. Your counsellor confirms the amount in your own currency, plus instalment plans and any scholarship you qualify for.
The full fashion catalogue
The 24-week program on this page is our most complete. If you want something shorter or more specialised, these are the fashion courses we run — every one with its kit shipped to you and A Skillinabox recognised certificate on completion.
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Career
Professional Fashion Design Program
$2,499
Duration24 weeks
KitFull kit + sewing machine
CertificationSkillinabox certificate
The program on this page
Western
Western Dress Design Mastery
$299
Duration2 months
KitCustomised kit
CertificationSkillinabox certificate
Machine extra
Western
Pants & Trousers Mastery
$299
Duration2 months
KitCustomised kit
CertificationSkillinabox certificate
Machine extra
Ethnic
5-Day Advance Kurti Masterclass
$150
Western
Western Dress Masterclass
$99
Abaya & kaftaan
Kaftaan & Abaya Masterclass
$150 International pricing differs from our India rates and includes worldwide kit shipping — your counsellor confirms the exact fee for your country on the call. Ask about any of these →
Why this program
Fashion is one of the world's most dynamic creative industries, where craftsmanship meets innovation and personal expression becomes a global language. Whether you are designing couture, ready-to-wear, sustainable collections or building an independent label, this program takes you from your first croqui to a finished collection you can sell.

7 months of intensive learning, then 3 months of business development and 2 months of portfolio building.

Hybrid, industry-aligned, project-based. Flexible pacing, personalised feedback.

Interactive sessions with industry experts, with real-time feedback and doubt support.

Hands-on garments from concept to creation, building a genuine design-thinking process.

Professional portfolio development — industry-ready by the end of the program.

One-on-one guidance from working fashion professionals, plus career direction.

A Skillinabox recognised certificate on completion, on an NID-aligned curriculum — something to show clients, employers and your own portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review, interview prep, referrals and freelance guidance.

AI tools for design, trend research, visualisation and studio productivity.
Runs alongside the curriculum
Smart tools, global inspiration. You learn where AI genuinely speeds up a designer's week — and where it doesn't.
Creative research & analysis
Visual ideation & illustration
Colour & palette
The Studio — your online store
The last step of the program is more than a certificate. You get your own live store on Kala Studio, the SKILL in a Box portfolio platform — upload your garments, let LIA write the listings, set your price and go live.
Silk Halter Neck Jumpsuit$140
Linen Wrap Top & Palazzo Set$185
Linen Shirt & Trouser Co-ord$185From garment to portfolio — in minutes.
One dashboard to create, showcase, sell and grow your fashion business.
Upload & organiseUpload your designs, photos and collections with ease.
LIA AI assistantAuto-generates titles, descriptions and model poses for you.
Price & sellSet your prices and go live on your own shop instantly.
Live on shopShowcase your creations to the world, on your own link.
Track & growTrack views, enquiries, orders and revenue in real time.
Shop for suppliesOrder patterns and fabrics from the Tuck Shop, delivered to your door.From a garment on your table to a shop link you can share.
CreateUpload your designs and garment details.
PersonaliseLIA enhances titles, descriptions and poses.
ShowcaseOrganise into collections and build your portfolio.
Go liveShare your portfolio and start getting enquiries.After the program
Turn creativity into income — on your own terms, wherever you are based.

Learners receive production orders from our partner brands every month, helping them earn as soon as the program finishes.

Trained by professionals on setting up a boutique from home or a store — and on landing your first customer.

Every learner gets their own website to showcase their collection and share it with the world.

Teach at an institution or open your own online training platform once you have completed the program.
Income calculator
Set your currency, what you would make, and the hours you can give. The maths is simple and the assumptions are shown — change the rate to whatever clients pay where you live.
An estimate, not a guarantee. It assumes 26 working days and that you sell about 85% of what you can physically make. Most people sit at the lower end for the first six months, and this many orders will not arrive every month.
Learner brands
Real labels started by SKILL in a Box learners — named, registered and taking orders.
Learn from the best
SKILL in a Box
Ritvik
Chauhan
Celebrity Designer · NIFT Graduate · Skill India Certified Trainer
Known for his work with top Bollywood stars and leading designers.
NIFT graduate and Skill India certified trainer with 8+ years of fashion education experience, guiding designers to real-world skills and the confidence to use them.
Practical knowledge, real projects and the working habits of a studio.
Trends, techniques and strategies that shape the fashion world beyond any one market.
Investment
One fee covers the full 24 weeks, the toolkit shipped to your country, one year of LMS access and your Studio account.
International cohort · Full program
Payments accepted from the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Europe, the USA, Canada and the UK. Your counsellor sends a payment link and confirms the exact amount and any local taxes for your country.
The fee can be split across the program. Terms are confirmed on the call.
A limited number of places each cohort carry a partial scholarship. Ask about eligibility.
International shipping is arranged by us. Any customs duty payable in your country is explained upfront — no surprises at the door.
Before you apply
Next step
A 30-minute conversation with a program counsellor — no obligation. We will walk through the curriculum, confirm shipping and fees for your country, and tell you honestly whether this program fits what you want to do.
24 weeks · 5 days a week
Sequenced the way a studio actually works: you learn to see before you draw, to draft before you cut, and to cost a garment before you sell it. Every week ends in something you have made.
01
Think Like a Designer
Understanding fashion · fashion through history · the language of fashion · the global fashion landscape · luxury fashion houses
02
Foundation of Design
Design principles · colour theory & psychology · drawing & observation · fabric science · weaving theory and weave variations
03
Fashion Illustration
9- and 10-head croqui · body anatomy & proportion · pencil rendering of eight fabrics · mixed media · digital illustration in Illustrator, Photoshop & Photopea
04
Introduction to Measurements
Measurement terminology · reading inches and centimetres · model vs dress form · measuring tops, dresses, trousers & skirts · full body measurement exercise
05
Mechanics of the Sewing Machine
Domestic and industrial machines · parts and footers · threading · straight lines, curves and sharp edges · surface development · maintenance and oiling
06
Seams & Finishes
Plain, French, flat-felled, lapped, bound and welt seams · hemlines · tucks and pleats · smocking and 3D surfaces · gathers, ruffles and flounces · closures and pockets
07
Introduction to Pattern Making
What a pattern is and why it matters · basic bodice front & back in two sizes · seam allowance, notches, grainline and dart marking · pattern tracing and cutting
08
Foundational Pattern Making & Stitching
Bodice stitching · sleeve block and six sleeve variations · sleeve assembly and finishing · collars and cuffs · basic skirt pattern
09
Pattern Making & Stitching II
Basic skirt tracing, cutting and stitching · men's bodice with ease and seam allowance · basic trouser drafting and stitching
10
Surface Development
Motif development from inspiration to repeat · thread embroidery and contemporary stitches · fabric painting · tie dye and eco printing
11
Design Development
The design process · inspiration and theme · mood board and concept board · range development · reverse design process
12
Fashion Documents
Line sheet · specification sheet (tech pack) · cost sheet, markup and selling price · invoice, delivery challan, purchase order and payment terms · flat sketches
13
Styling
Personal styling and wardrobe basics · body type, face shape and colour analysis · accessories · history of fashion, trends and forecasting · styling board development
14
Sustainability
Sustainable principles · zero-waste pattern making · deconstruction to design · natural dyes, handcraft and slow fashion practice
15
Draping
Draping fundamentals and fabric behaviour · basic garment development · asymmetric draping and cowl drapes · origami and sculptural 3D draping · eveningwear and couture gowns
16
Advanced Pattern Making
Dart manipulation and contouring · neckline variations · sleeve variations, drafted and stitched · skirt variations
17
Advanced Stitching & Grading
Flared, A-line, pleated, circular and panelled skirts · pants variations with grading and size charts · peplum, wrap, shirt and blouse tops with clean finishes
18
Western Wear
Basic dress · A-line dress · shirt dress with collar and placket · tiered dress · Christian gown · design variation and exploration
19
Corset & Blazer
Princess panel corset · bustier corset with boning and cups · basque corset · blazer block, collar and lapel · blazer stitching, lining and pressing
20
Indian Wear
Basic kurti and kurti variations · neckline, yoke and panel variations · anarkali pattern making and construction · A-line, circular, panelled and flared lehenga
21
Kids Wear
Kidswear sizing 1–12 years · bodice and sleeve blocks · circular skirt and shorts · A-line dress construction · mini collection development
22
Mens Wear
Casual shirt pattern making and stitching · formal shirt with French placket and cuff finishing · kurta pattern making, cutting and stitching
23
Fashion Business & Industry Readiness
Trend forecasting and fashion intelligence · business models, costing and legal basics · branding, digital marketing and PR · retail, supply chain and quality control · portfolio, resume, interview and freelancing
24
Zardozi
History and origin · basic embroidery stitches · iron frame process and khaka making · wooden adda setup · 3D motifs, filling techniques and finishing
Shipped to your door · Worldwide
Everything you need to create, design and bring your ideas to life — packed, checked and couriered to your address before the cohort begins. Nothing to source locally, no substitutions.







































Every tool is selected by our design team rather than bought to a price. If anything arrives damaged, we replace it. Customs and duties handling is arranged as part of your international enrolment — your counsellor will confirm the details for your country on the call.