Core Classes
Core classes are a collection of classes that are designed to give students training how to construct clothing properly for wearing and are foundational for the specialty courses.
Core classes are a collection of classes that are designed to give students training how to construct clothing properly for wearing and are foundational for the specialty courses.
Elementary Sewing
$550
8 weeks // 3-hour class session // No prerequisites
This course is designed to teach clothing construction. Skills taught include: Use of sewing machine, sewing aids, equipment, basic knowledge of fibers and fabric, measuring, size calculation, patterns, cutting, fundamentals of seams and finishes, basic construction techniques, and garment construction sequencing.
Mid-level Sewing
$600
10 weeks // 3-hour class session // Prerequisite: Elementary Sewing
Intermediate students will further their construction techniques through a combination of skill building samples and a finished garment. The course will teach a variety mid-level skills such as pressing, lapped zipper, various seam pockets, proper easing, and garment fit.
Fine Sewing
$600
10 weeks // 3-hour class session // Prerequisite: Mid-level Sewing
This sewing instructional course explores advanced sewing techniques to produce professional level garments. These skills are taught through finished garments and a combination of samples such as: Inter-construction, lining application, welt pocket, bound button hole, notched collar, and fitting a muslin.