Become a Certified Alteration & Recycling: Complete Professional Course

Learn how to alter garments and creatively recycle old clothes into useful and decorative items. This beginner-friendly course teaches basic alteration techniques for kurtis and blouses along with creative recycling projects like wall hangers, cushion covers and puppets. Ideal for women, homemakers and beginners who want to learn practical stitching and upcycling skills from home.

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What you’ll Learn

Basic Garment Alteration Techniques
You will learn how to adjust fitting in kurtis and blouses. This helps in improving the usability and appearance of garments.
Recycling & Upcycling Skills
You will understand how to convert old clothes into useful home décor and creative items. This encourages sustainable and creative fabric use.
Decorative Value Addition
You will learn techniques like lace work, bag painting, and decorative finishing. These techniques enhance the appearance of simple products.

Fabric Handling & Cutting Basics
You will learn how to work with used fabrics properly. This helps in creating neat and well-finished products.
Basic Pricing Understanding
You will understand how to calculate basic service cost for alteration work. This knowledge helps if you plan to offer alteration services.
Creative Product Development
You will learn how to transform simple materials into creative products. This helps in developing confidence in creative work.

Course Features

Beginner to Advanced

Self-Paced Video Content

16 Modules with Detailed Notes

Professional Certificate upon completion

Language: Marathi (with Hindi subtitles)

Course Validity: 1 Year

No Prior Experience Required

Detailed Course Curriculum Breakdown – Makeup Artist Course

Chapter 1: Introduction to Alteration & Recycling

Overview of alteration concepts
Importance of recycling and fabric reuse
Tools and materials required
Basic understanding of garment structure

Chapter 2: Sewing Machine Introduction

Types of sewing machines
Types of stitches and their uses (straight stitch, zigzag, decorative

stitches)

Understanding parts of a sewing machine (needle, presser foot,

bobbin, spool pin, etc.)

Functions of each part and how they work together
Machine setup: threading the upper thread and bobbin winding
Inserting bobbin and fixing needle correctly

Chapter 3: Basic Alteration Skills

Kurti alteration techniques
Blouse fitting adjustments
Length adjustments
Sleeve and side fitting corrections

Chapter 4: Recycling & Upcycling Projects

Creating wall hangers from old fabric
Making cushion covers
Simple puppet making
Transforming unused fabric into useful items

Chapter 5: Value Addition Techniques

Kurti lace work
Decorative Tote bag painting
Enhancing cushion covers with tassels and pearls
Improving product presentation

Chapter 6: Business & Selling Basics

Understanding service-based work
Basic pricing knowledge
Taking small alteration order

Requirements

No prior experience required
Open for beginners and professionals
Basic education preferred (no specific qualification needed)
Interest in field recommended
Willingness to learn and practice

Description

The Alteration & Recycling Course is a skill development program designed for women who want to learn garment alteration and creative fabric reuse techniques. In this course, you will learn basic alteration skills for garments such as kurtis and blouses, helping you adjust fitting and improve garment usability. You will also learn how to recycle and upcycle old clothes into useful and decorative items like wall hangers, cushion covers and puppets. The course also includes value addition techniques such as kurti lace work, bag painting and decorative finishing using tassels and pearls. Through step-by-step video demonstrations, you will understand how to creatively reuse fabric and enhance simple products with decorative elements. The course also includes basic business and selling knowledge for learners who may wish to explore small creative services or products. All lessons are explained in simple Marathi language so that beginners can easily understand and follow the process. After successful completion, you will receive an E-Saheli certificate.

Frequently asked questions

1. Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for beginners, homemakers, students, and anyone interested in alteration and fabric recycling.

2. Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes, the course is designed step-by-step for beginners.

3. Do I need a sewing machine?

Yes, a basic sewing machine is recommended for alteration and stitching practice.

4. What type of projects will I learn?

You will learn kurti and blouse alteration along with recycling projects like wall hangers, cushions, cushion covers, and puppets.

5. In which language is the course available?

The course is available in simple Marathi language.

6. Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, you will receive an E-Saheli certificate after successful completion.

7. Is this a live or practical training course?

No. This is a pre-recorded online course with step-by-step video explanations that you can watch anytime.

8. Can I access the course on mobile?

Yes, the course can be accessed on mobile phones, tablets, or laptops with internet connection.

9. How long will I get access to the course?

You will receive 1 year access from the date of enrollment.

10. Does E-Saheli provide job placement?

E-Saheli focuses on skill development and certification. Job placement is not guaranteed.

Instructor Profile

Mrudula

Lead Instructor: Certified Mehendi Artist & Educator

Mrudula Dongre is a certified Mehendi artist and educator with over 7 years of hands-on experience in traditional and contemporary Mehendi styles. She specializes in bridal, Arabic, antique, and motif-based Mehendi designs, with a strong focus on clean detailing and balanced composition.

Her teaching approach emphasizes strong fundamentals, proper cone handling, and step-by-step design execution, making it easy for beginners to learn and confidently apply Mehendi techniques for real events and clients.

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