This hands-on course equips participants with intermediate-level alteration skills, focusing on reshaping, expanding, and enhancing both woven and knit garments. Learners will master professional alteration techniques using industry-standard sewing and finishing equipment, enabling them to confidently work on a range of garments including tops, shirts, skirts, pants, and dresses.

Whether you're a fashion entrepreneur, boutique service provider, or advancing your career as an alteration specialist, this course will sharpen your skills to meet the evolving needs of today’s fashion-conscious clientele.

Our Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing for Retail course provides an in-depth look into social media marketing on Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Designed for those looking to leverage the power of these popular networks, the course covers key strategies for building brand awareness, increasing engagement, and driving conversions. We will explore essential topics, including audience targeting, content creation, ad campaign management, and data analytics.

Through practical exercises, you will learn how to craft compelling content, optimize ad placements, and use Meta's robust analytics tools to measure campaign effectiveness.

This course aims to help learners identify consumer trends, and behaviours on app data or based on shop buying patterns. Learn to interpret data models to analyse key customer sales data and predict new buying patterns based on changing environments.

Welcome to the course on Curating a Personal Shopping Experience using TikTok! In this course, you’ll master the art of crafting a unique and personalized shopping journey for each customer, tailored to their individual needs, preferences, and lifestyle, all through the dynamic platform of TikTok. You’ll dive deep into product and service knowledge, stay ahead with current fashion and lifestyle trends, learn to accurately assess and define a customer’s profile, and develop customer relations through impactful communication. Moreover, you’ll explore how to harness TikTok’s innovative features for effective wardrobe management and engagement. By the conclusion of this course, you’ll possess the expertise to deliver a memorable and delightful shopping experience that stands out. Prepare to transform your shopping encounters on TikTok!

This session offers a holistic approach to self-awareness, professional development, and business growth within Singapore's dynamic job market. Participants will delve into understanding their personal strengths and weaknesses through personality tests and analysis, uncovering their natural talents and areas for improvement. The session equips them with practical skills for crafting standout professional profiles, including CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn optimization, along with valuable tips and mock sessions for job interview preparation.

Complementing this personal development journey is introduction to Mentorship Support Grant (MSG), an initiative by SkillsFuture Singapore. MSG provides partial funding for mentorship support, specifically designed for Singapore businesses and delivered by Tembusu Institute. This program emphasizes enhancing employee skills, boosting productivity, and supporting job redesign within companies, ultimately aligning personal growth with broader organizational development.

AlterAround is a brand-new alteration service proudly developed by Tembusu Institute! With AlterAround, our sewing graduates are able to provide and offer alteration services from the comfort of their own homes. Tembusu Institute is developing a web application to help Singaporeans find alteration shops nearest to their location and match them with the closest alteration personnel. We will be partnering with our sewing vendor, to provide a loan cum purchase (sponsored by a third party) for the sewing machines to help our new business owners!

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Welcome to the Orientation Programme! This course is designed to provide new participants with a comprehensive introduction to our institution's culture, values, and essential practices. Over the course of this programme, you will gain insights into the resources available to support your success, understand the expectations for your academic and professional journey, and become familiar with key policies and procedures.

Through interactive sessions, group activities, and informative presentations, you will connect with peers, meet faculty and staff, and explore the tools and strategies needed to thrive in your new environment. Whether you are a student, staff member, or faculty, this programme is tailored to ensure you feel prepared, informed, and excited to embark on this new chapter.

By the end of the Orientation Programme, you will have a solid foundation to navigate your journey confidently and make the most of the opportunities available to you.

Master the art of high-end garment alterations and elevate your skills to work confidently on luxury, bridal, and designer pieces. This hands-on course is designed for experienced alteration specialists, tailors, and dressmakers who want to tackle advanced challenges in garment restructuring and fitting. From reshaping intricate evening gowns to tailoring bespoke suits, participants will learn how to apply professional techniques that meet industry standards and client expectations for premium apparel.

Whether you’re managing a boutique, working as a freelance alteration artisan, or enhancing your career in luxury fashion services, this course empowers you with specialized skills to transform garments while preserving their design integrity. 

This module’s pricing is exclusively available for the SCTP Alteration Artisan course under SSG’s Cat A Baseline funding. Please click here to view the pricing for individual modules.

If you've ever been interested in sewing but never knew where to start, then this Introduction to Sewing workshop is perfect for you! In this workshop, you'll learn all about threading and troubleshooting a sewing machine, as well as the basics of sewing. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that you leave the workshop with a solid foundation of knowledge. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with sewing, this workshop will help you develop your skills and confidence in using a sewing machine. By the end of the workshop, you'll be able to create simple sewing projects with ease. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to learn a valuable skill that you can use for a lifetime!

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This course provides solid foundation of pattern development and garment construction of basic skirt and sleeveless top. You will learn to take body measurements, understand the relation of styles and ease allowance, develop patterns and basic sewing techniques to construct the garment. This forms the fundamental for progression enabling you to master the basic techniques of laying fabric, cutting, sewing, edging and finishing. This course is ideal for beginners who are interested in fashion design, as well as those who wish to enhance their skills in pattern development and garment construction. Join us and start your journey in the exciting world of fashion design and garment construction!

This module’s pricing is exclusively available for the SCTP Alteration Artisan course under SSG’s Cat A Baseline funding. Please click here to view the pricing for individual modules.

This intermediate course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of pattern development and garment construction and wish to advance their skills. Throughout the course, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge of pattern development and construction techniques for basic pants and tops with collars. From taking body measurements to mastering sewing techniques, participants will develop the skills necessary to create well-fitted garments. 

By the end of this course, participants will have developed the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently create basic pants and tops with collars. Through practical sessions and comprehensive instruction, they will be equipped to produce garments that meet specified measurements and quality standards. This course is suitable for individuals with basic knowledge of pattern development and garment construction who wish to enhance their skills and proficiency in creating well-fitted pants and tops with collars.

This module’s pricing is exclusively available for the SCTP Alteration Artisan course under SSG’s Cat A Baseline funding. Please click here to view the pricing for individual modules.

A must attend for anyone who wishes to better understand fibers and fabrics. Learn more about fabrics, their characteristics and how to care for them. There will be hands on sessions on how to identify fibers through burning tests and how to remove common stains. A basic understanding of fibers, in terms of their characteristics, uses and care requirements will help you make wise choices when purchasing textile and clothing products. Fiber properties and behaviour are directly related to fabric performance and care. A complimentary fabric swatch library would be included for your future reference.

This module’s pricing is exclusively available for the SCTP Alteration Artisan course under SSG’s Cat A Baseline funding. Please click here to view the pricing for individual modules.