How to Launch a Tailoring Business with Delight’s Training

How to Launch a Tailoring Business with Delight’s Training

With Kenya’s fashion and bespoke clothing sector booming, there’s never been a better time to turn your tailoring skills into a full-fledged business. Delight Technical College offers a comprehensive program that equips you with both the technical and entrepreneurial tools necessary to succeed. Here’s your step-by-step guide to launching your tailoring enterprise:

1. Develop Core Tailoring Skills

To start strong, you need solid technical proficiency. Delight’s curriculum focuses on:

• Machine sewing (electric, manual, and overlock), pattern making, fabric cutting, and garment construction
• Training led by master tailors and seasoned designers, ensuring hands-on mastery of draping, embroidery, and fitting techniques delight.ac.ke+2delight.ac.ke+2findglocal.com+2delightafrica.wootick.com+1delight.ac.ke+1niecollege.ac.ke+6keonline.biz+6delight.ac.ke+6

2. Build Your Business Plan

Delight goes beyond crafting garments—it also helps you think like an entrepreneur:

• Define your tailoring niche, whether it’s bespoke suits, bridal wear, uniforms, or repairs
• Create a tailored business plan with startup costs, pricing, target market, and operational strategies

3. Complete Legal Registration

Ensure your business is legit:

• Register your business name and obtain permits through Kenyan authorities
• Obtain the KEBS standardization mark if manufacturing items at scale keonline.biz+3delight.ac.ke+3delightafrica.wootick.com+3

4. Set Up Your Workspace

Delight empowers you to launch from day one:

• Learn to operate industrial and domestic sewing machines, overlockers, mannequins, pressing stations, and cutting tables africanvibes.com+3delight.ac.ke+3delight.ac.ke+3standardmedia.co.ke+10delight.ac.ke+10delightafrica.wootick.com+10
• Benefit from their facility training, including one machine per student and refresher sessions delight.ac.ke+5keonline.biz+5biashara.co.ke+5

5. Source Quality Materials

Quality materials enhance your brand:

• Access bulk fabrics, accessories, and zippers from Nairobi landmarks like Eastleigh and Kamukunji markets delight.ac.ke

6. Create a Strong Brand & Presence

Stand out from the crowd:

• Learn branding, marketing, and customer service from Delight’s entrepreneurship modules delight.ac.ke+7delight.ac.ke+7niecollege.ac.ke+7
• Promote your work through social media, build an online store, and participate in fashion shows and local exhibitions delight.ac.ke+1delight.ac.ke+1

7. Launch and Scale Your Business

Now you’re ready to start:

• Begin with home-based services, then upgrade to a physical shop or add staff
• Hire assistants, explore new clothing categories, or expand into corporate uniforms as your finances grow

8. Tap Into Delight’s Industry Networks

Stand on the shoulders of fashion giants:

• Delight has strong ties with brands like Shop Zetu, Vivo Fashion Group, and Africa Fashion Week, providing access to internships, mentorships, and professional events biashara.co.kedelight.ac.ke+2delight.ac.ke+2africanvibes.com+2

📍 Delight at a Glance

Location: 1st Floor, Delight Center, Muindi Mbingu Street, opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi CBD
Learning Structure: Beginner → Intermediate → Expert → Professional (3 months each); flexible schedule with day, evening, weekend options
Tuition: KES 12,000 (day), 9,500 (evening), 8,500 (weekend), with multi-tier discounts
Contact: +254 722 533 771 / +254 724 566 088 | info@delight.africa | www.delight.africa