One-Year Master Diploma in Fashion & Couture
Our premier flagship diploma curriculum recognized across the fashion industry. Master dress designing, intricate blouse engineering, traditional Aariwork embroidery, fashion illustration croquis, kids wear, and royal Nauvari saree draping under the direct mentorship of Dr. (Hon.) Sheetal Santosh Patil. Complete all 6 courses to earn the prestigious SIF Master Diploma Credential.
Dr. (Hon.) Sheetal Santosh Patil
Founder & Director, SIF
Lifetime access • Master Diploma upon series completion
There are 6 Courses in this Specialization
Complete the courses in sequential order to build comprehensive expertise from fundamental drafting to runway couture.
Aariwork Embroidery
Learn the heritage craft of Aari needle embroidery. Master chain stitch variations, bead work, stone fixing, zardozi needlework, and complete bridal blouse tracing and embroidery layout.
Blouse Designing
Master blouse construction from basic to advanced — 5 basic blouses, 5 advanced styles, 7 sleeve designs, neck designs, collars, and padded blouse. Part of the SIF One Year Diploma.
Dress Designing
A comprehensive module on dress designing covering basic kurti patterns, A-line tops, long dresses, bottom wear, sleeve patterns, neck designs, and collars. Part of the SIF One Year Diploma programme.
Fashion Illustration
Learn fashion sketching from anatomy basics to rendered collections. Cover 9-head & 10-head croquis figures, garment draping on paper, fabric texture rendering, and digital illustration.
Kids Wear
Designing for infants, toddlers, and young kids. Learn size grading, comfortable soft seam finishes, frocks, party dresses, boys kurta-pyjama, romper patterns, and nightwear.
Nauvari Saree Draping & Stitching
Master the heritage Maharashtrian Nauvari (9-yard) saree. Learn traditional draping styles (Brahmani, Maratha, Peshwai) and complete readymade stitched Nauvari patterns.
Specialization Learning Outcomes
Draft bespoke pattern blocks and execute precision garment construction for dresses, kurtis, and trousers.
Engineer structured bridal blouses with padding, halter cuts, and princess darts.
Execute traditional Aari, Zardozi, and tambour needle surface ornamentation on luxury silks.
Draw proportioned fashion figures (croquis), flat technical sketches, and digital rendering.
Design safe, ergonomic children's apparel from infant wear to celebratory party dresses.
Master royal 9-yard Nauvari saree stitching, pleating architecture, and classical Kashta drape styles.
Earn Your SIF Master Diploma
Upon finishing every individual course in this specialization, you receive an official Course Certificate. When you complete the entire series, you are awarded the prestigious Specialization Master Diploma signed by Founder Dr. (Hon.) Sheetal Santosh Patil.