Fashion Accessories Design: The Art of Completing the Look
By Delight Technical College | Fashion Curriculum Deep Dive | 2026
Ask any stylist and they will tell you: accessories make the outfit. A well-chosen bag, belt, hat, or piece of jewellery can transform a simple garment into a complete, compelling look. Fashion Accessories is a 240-hour Level 6 module at Delight Technical College and it is one of the most creatively exciting courses in our entire fashion curriculum.
💍 About the Fashion Accessories Module
- Level: 6 | Term: Six (Module VI)
- Total Hours: 240 | Hours per Week: 22
🎒 What You Will Learn
Bags & Leatherwork:
- Design and construction of handbags, clutches, and tote bags
- Leatherwork basics: cutting, stitching, and finishing
- Fabric bag construction and lining techniques
Belts & Straps:
- Belt design and sizing
- Buckle attachment and hardware fitting
- Leather and fabric belt construction
Jewellery & Adornment:
- Beadwork jewellery design and production
- Wire-wrapping and basic metalwork
- Creating necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and headpieces
Hats & Headwear:
- Hat block construction and millinery basics
- Fabric and felt headwear production
💼 Business Opportunities in Accessories
Fashion accessories are one of the most accessible business opportunities in the fashion industry because:
- Lower production costs than full garments
- High profit margins especially in handcrafted pieces
- Strong market demand at fashion markets, online, and in boutiques
- Can be produced from home with minimal equipment
- High gifting potential (birthday, wedding, festival markets)
“Many of the most successful small fashion businesses in Nairobi are built on accessories — bags, jewellery, and beadwork. At Delight, we teach you to build yours.”
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