BAG DESIGN AND MAKING

Course Details Summary

Programme Highlights

• Short Course Certificate

• Hands-on training with industrial sewing machines and leather tools

• Practical focus on structural design, lining, and hardware fitting

• Portfolio development (finished bag samples and design sketches)

• Training in material sourcing and small business management

Course Modules

• Introduction to Bag Design & Accessories

• Bag Sketching & Technical Drawing

• Pattern Drafting & Mock-up Construction

• Material Selection (Leather, Canvas, Synthetics)

• Cutting, Stitching & Edge Finishing

• Hardware Installation (Zippers, Buckles, Rivets)

• Lining & Internal Organization

• Bag Design Business Management & Marketing

Career Outcomes

• Bag Designer / Maker

• Accessory Design Assistant

• Leather Goods Artisan

• Self-employed Bag Brand Entrepreneur

• Sample Maker in Accessory Manufacturing

• Quality Control Assistant

Combining Functionality with Fashionable Design

In the accessory industry, a beautiful bag must also be durable and functional. At ZTTC, we emphasize the fundamentals of structural design, precise stitching, and quality finishing, ensuring you can create bags that are both stylish and long-lasting. We focus on the details—reinforcement, symmetry, and hardware placement—the hallmarks of a skilled bag maker that set you apart in a competitive market.

Powering Kenya’s Accessory and Leather Manufacturing Sector

As Kenya’s fashion and leather industries grow, there is a rising demand for locally made, high-quality bags and accessories. ZTTC’s bag design course bridges this gap, producing graduates who are practical, creative artisans ready to supply local markets, tap into the tourism craft industry, and drive the manufacturing economy forward.