Become a professional tailor with hands-on training and a personalized method

The Professional Tailoring Course at Istituto di Moda Burgo is designed for those who want to gain complete and practical skills in sartorial garment construction — from initial design to the finished product.

Thanks to a personalized and practice-based approach, each student is followed individually by experienced instructors and can learn at their own pace. The goal is to train competent and independent professionals, ready to enter the job market or start their own tailoring business.

What you will learn

Students develop technical skills in pattern making, fabric cutting, and manual sewing techniques, with special attention to detail and fine craftsmanship. The course includes:

  • Traditional and modern tailoring techniques
  • Bespoke garment making
  • Fabric knowledge and fabric behavior
  • Hand-finishing and artisanal detailing
  • Garment corrections and professional alterations
  • Use of professional tailoring equipment and tools

Who it is for

The course is open to graduates, fashion enthusiasts, and professionals who wish to specialize in artisanal tailoring. No previous experience is required — the Burgo Method allows each student to start at their own level.

Why choose Burgo

  • Exclusive Burgo Method, internationally recognized
  • One-on-one training tailored to the individual
  • Expert instructors with industry experience
  • Didactic kit included (books, rulers, technical manual)
  • Opportunity to continue with advanced or specialized courses

Qualifications

Upon completion, students receive the Professional Tailoring Diploma issued by Istituto di Moda Burgo, recognized both nationally and internationally.

Duration and attendance

  • Duration: 1 or 2 years (depending on the chosen level)
  • Attendance: Flexible, from 2 to 5 days per week
  • Option for part-time or intensive attendance

Ready to become a professional tailor?

Visit our school in Milan and request a one-on-one info session.
Start your career in fashion with Burgo.

  • Measurements Study
  • Ease allowance Study
  • Pattern Lay Out
  • Haute Couture
  • Pattern Making Techniques
  • Transferring Darts
  • Industrial Techniques
  • Pattern Placement
  • Tailor Sewing Technique
  • Tailoring Techniques
  • Industrial Sewing Techniques
  • Creativeness
  • Fibers and Yarns
  • Fabrics and Materials
  • Pattern Grading Technique
  • Planning Techniques
  • Price Control
  • Quality Control
  • Techniques Schedule
  • Draping
  • Haute Couture sewing and embroidery
  • CAD/CAM computers

DRESSMAKING
Total hours: 1500
Lesson duration: 3 hours
Registration for Italian and EU students € 1000
Registration for non-EU students € 2000
Course fee € 24000

Early full payment discount € 22.500

NORMAL
Duration: 3 years
Weekly attendance: 4 lessons
Fee: € 800/month (30 months)
Annual discounted fee in a single installment € 7.600/year

INTENSIVE
Duration: 15 months
Weekly attendance: 8 lessons
Fee: € 1.600/month (15 months)
Annual discounted fee in a single installment € 22.500

The enrolment fee is to be paid only for the first year, it is not required again for the following years or if the student decides to change or add a course.All prices include: VAT, teaching materials consisting of squares and books, and fee for the final exam with external commission.

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Open Day – Fashion School Milan

Open Day Milan

3 December @ 09:00 - 15:00

It will be possible to visit the classrooms, you will be able to view the projects of the former students, have a direct meeting with the director Fernando Burgo and the teachers to ask for advice for an orientation on the program more suited to their attitudes and needs, it will be you can also participate in one or more workshops of your choice.

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