SECOND HAND CLOTHES RENOVATION

Course Details Summary

Programme Highlights

• Short Course Certificate

• Hands-on training with industrial and domestic sewing machines

• Practical focus on garment assessment, alteration, and upcycling

• Portfolio development (before-and-after renovation projects)

• Training in sustainable fashion practices and thrift business management

Course Modules

• Introduction to Sustainable Fashion & Thrifting

• Garment Assessment & Quality Control

• Basic Alterations (Hemming, Taking In, Letting Out)

• Structural Repairs & Mending Techniques

• Upcycling & Creative Restyling

• Embellishment & Customization

• Fabric Care & Stain Removal

• Thrift Business Management & Marketing

Career Outcomes

• Garment Alteration Specialist

• Thrift Store Curator / Buyer

• Upcycling Designer

• Self-employed Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneur

• Clothing Repair Technician

• Boutique Restyling Assistant

Extending Garment Life Through Skillful Renovation

The global fashion industry is shifting toward sustainability, and renovating second-hand clothes is at the forefront of this movement. At ZTTC, we emphasize the fundamentals of precise alterations, structural integrity, and creative restyling, ensuring you can give garments a second life without compromising quality. We focus on the details—seam finishing, fit adjustment, and aesthetic enhancement—the hallmarks of a skilled renovator that set you apart in a competitive market.

Powering Kenya’s Circular Fashion Economy

As Kenya’s thrift and second-hand clothing market continues to grow, there is a high demand for skilled professionals who can add value to imported garments. ZTTC’s renovation course bridges this gap, producing graduates who are practical, creative artisans ready to serve the local market, reduce textile waste, and drive the circular fashion economy forward.