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Learn the art of fashion design and sewing in the heart of NYC, with classes ranging from beginner sewing techniques to advanced draping and pattern making.

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Beginner's One Time Quickie Class

Brooklyn Yarn Cafe @ 1087 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Come learn to sew or improve your skills in these hands-on classes. You will also learn how to navigate pattern instructions. Students will learn machine basics, pattern reading, and basic sewing and finishing techniques. Beginners and advanced students are welcome in these classes, as everyone works at their own pace with guidance. Make a project you’ll be proud of and take the guess-work out of sewing. Enjoy a small class size and work...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$129
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Fashion Design Fundamentals

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This 4-week Fashion Design Fundamentals course is constructed for emerging designers. It allows students to get an overall understanding of the fundamentals required to begin a career as a fashion designer and understand and use the processes and tools professional designers use to create their collections. And what better way to understand the skills and knowledge needed to become a success than learning from a talented fashion designer?  ...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$545

4 sessions

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Fashion Sketching (2-Hour Private)

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

Unlock your creativity and master the art of fashion sketching with personalized lessons at The New York Sewing Center. Bring your own project and learn at your own pace with expert guidance from our instructors. Discover the joy of creating exactly what you want in a private studio setting.

(311) All levels 10 and older
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$120
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Design Bootcamp (Beginner)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

This is a great class for those interested in Fashion Design. Learn the basic techniques of how to DESIGN, SKETCH, DRAPE and SEW. Get step-by-step instructions to design and make a sample in just 3 days, 4 hours each day. You'll feel so accomplished as you learn how a designer works. Sketching and fashion drawing techniques Fabric rendering Basic draping Sewing-machine operation Stitches: regular stitch, curved stitch, top stitch, basting...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$375

3 sessions

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$795

5 sessions

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Beach Cover Up Workshop

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

The weather is getting warmer, and the sun is shining! If you're like us, you're looking forward to long days of playing (or lounging) at the beach. Looking for something new to wear for beach day? Why not make it yourself and have fun while you're at it? Join us in making this cute and stylish cover up that will have you dying to show off your sewing talent all summer long. In this class, you will learn: how to make a beach cover up how to add...

(311) All levels 10 and older
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Illustrator Bootcamp for Fashion: Level 1

383 Design Studio @ 116 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Do you need to know how to put your hand drawn flats into the computer? Do you need to create digital flat sketches? Then, this class is for you! Students will learn Illustrator basics and techniques specific to the fashion industry. We will focus a larger part of the class on learning the pen tool and using it to draw flat sketches. We will complete 1 - 2+ sketches in class (depending on the speed and efficiency of the student); establish a color...

(27) Beginner 18 and older
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$250
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Launch Your Clothing Line (3 Months)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Fulfilling your fashion dreams and starting your own apparel collection is exciting...and a little scary too, to say the least! Nonetheless, having a clothing sample of your design made up for the first time is always a one-of-a-kind experience. Needless to say, the first time you see your clothing in a retail shop will make you feel truly special, and the first time you see a pedestrian walking around in an outfit YOU designed, your mind will be...

(334) All levels 16 and older
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$1,785

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$495

3 sessions

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The Perfect Vest

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

This vest is perfect for any occasion and can be worn 4 different ways! Not only is it perfect for anyone, it also fits anyone! This is a fool proof gift perfect for the holidays and it's also a fantastic piece to make for yourself. Wear this on a night out on the town or at the office. This will be a hit for sure! During this class you will learn: How to sew a one-size-fits-all vest Rolled hems Project: A completed designer inspired vest Note:...

(311) Intermediate 10 and older
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4-Week Draping Fundamentals

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Learn how to design using the art form of draping. On an industry dress form you'll learn basic draping skills and advanced techniques to express yourself as a designer. Once you master this art, design to your heart's content! Some designers perfect work on the flat pattern, but there is nothing more exciting then designing in 3D and seeing your ideas come to life right in front of your eyes! This course is great for someone who wants to take there...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$450

4 sessions

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Illustrator for Apparel Technical Designers

383 Design Studio @ 116 W 23rd St, New York, NY

In today's fashion industry, it is as important for a Technical Designer to know Adobe Illustrator as it is for an Apparel Designer. However, there are some differences in how a TD will use the program. This class will teach you the basics as well as tasks specific to a technical designer's job! Learn the basics of Illustrator, how to draw technical flat sketches, how to update design details on an existing sketch, create construction...

(27) Beginner 18 and older
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$299
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4-Week Photoshop/Illustrator

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Students will familiarize themselves with the tools and features of the world-renowned Illustrator and Photoshop for Fashion Design softwares. Adobe Photoshop for Fashion Design Work Area, Selection tools, Drawing & Editing tools, Viewing tools, Tool Option Bar Swatch Palettes, Color Palettes, Layers Foreground, Background and Color Picker Create shapes using tools and layers Scanning techniques and basic photo recoloring Use Marquee...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$450

4 sessions

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Textile Tuesday: Advance Denim

Pratt/BF+DA @ 630 Flushing Ave, New York, NY

Once each month, we invite a sustainable textile vendor to come present their materials and processes. Join us for April’s Textile Tuesday with Advance Denim. Advance Denim is the oldest denim mill in China. Though it is the oldest, Advance Denim prides itself on being the most modern and technologically up to date. In an effort to become a more sustainable and cleaner manufacturer, Advance Denim has transformed itself through technology, innovation...

All levels 16 and older
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4-Week Ladies Casual Jacket

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Learn to make your own casual, seasonal jacket or coat. Course Outline Learn to measure the body properly Learn pattern layout, cutting and marking Learn jacket construction (including pockets, collars and lapels, etc) Fabric & Supplies Butterick 5719 pattern 5 yards of muslin fabric 3-yard fusible interfacing Fabric scissors Paper-cutting scissors Thread Dressmaker pins Seam ripper Hand needles Tailor's chalk Tracing wheel/Tracing...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$325

4 sessions

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Advanced Freeform Sinamay Techniques

East Village Hats @ 80 E 7th St, New York, NY

These advanced techniques have been developed to help you further expand your skills when working on the bias to create your Freeform Sinamay designs. During this workshop we will focus on new methods of design and construction using Sinamay straw. Day 1 - We will explore smaller sculptural hat designs, layering techniques and flat brims. Each part of the process will be demonstrated clearly whilst students create a hat. I will share three different...

(35) Advanced 10 and older
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$850

2 sessions

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Illustrator for Fashion Design Sketching: Level 1

383 Design Studio @ 276 5th Ave, New York, NY

Fashion design sketching is the language of a fashion designer. It's how we communicate our ideas to potential customers and, more importantly, to manufacturers. So if you're not clearly illustrating your designs, you're bound to get bad samples, inaccurate pricing, and waste your time and money. Creating an accurate fashion design sketch is a critical part of design development. And Illustrator has become...

(27) Beginner 18 and older
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$300
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Creating a Fashion Tech Pack

383 Design Studio @ 276 5th Ave, New York, NY

A good fashion tech pack is essential to getting great samples and producing well made, well fitting garments. A good fashion tech pack should do 3 things: Show all the details of your design through a fashion design sketch (a fashion technical drawing). Provide a blueprint to make a prototype Enable you to get an accurate cost of your garment Learn how to create a complete and accurate fashion tech pack that will help you...

(27) Beginner 18 and older
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$300
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Sew a Watson Bra

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to sew your own soft bra in this in-person sewing workshop at our Greenpoint shop! Under the guidance of teacher Christine Haynes during a special NYC visit, you'll learn the how to make a Watson Bra by Cloth Habit, custom fit to your body! The Watson is a 70s-inspired bra perfect for lounging or dressing up! It is a very easy-to-wear style with a plunge neckline and is designed for stretch...

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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$150

2 sessions

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Intro to Garment Sewing: Free Range Slacks

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the art of sewing your own clothes as you dive into the world of garment construction in this exciting workshop. Discover how to work from a pattern, measure accurately, and assemble a stylish pair of Free Range Slacks customized to fit your body. Gain the skills and confidence to tackle more garment sewing projects with ease.

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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$195

3 sessions

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