Seamstress Academy
Seamstress Academy is an 84 hour 2 semester educational program that covers advanced techniques in garment design, fit and construction using hands on experience and short lecture.
Intermediate apparel construction skills are required.
( Please visit https://www.sandisewinganddesign.com/ to learn beginner skills ).
You will learn to assess fitting and pattern design , use classic tailoring techniques, learn how to sew with specialty fabrics including athleisurewear, swimwear and lingerie. You will complete a jacket in the tailoring section, and gain insight into the other garment types.
Tuition and Fees:
$1000 Fall semester
September - December ( more info coming soon)
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$1000 Spring semester
January - May
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Included in tuition are books:
Jan Minott- Total Fit- digital file
Flat Pattern design- Nora Mcdonald
Easy,Easier ,Easiest Tayloring- Palmer/Pletsch
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Not included are the items needed for classic tailoring . A detail list will be provided on/or before that first day of class.
Tuition may be a paid in two installments or in full one week before classes start.
You may pay one semester at a time as long as the payment is received the first week of the semester.
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September - December Semester
Personalized Fit : Learn how to measure the body, compare the real body measurements to a pattern and generate a personal fit code to adjust and alter your pattern according to Jan Minott method of total fit.
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Patternmaking: Students will learn via practice how to alter various patterns using methods of dart manipulation, style lines, flare, gathers and many more .
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January - May Semester
Classic Tailoring: Students will sew a lined blazer after doing the fitting adjustments using classic tailoring techniques both hand and machine.
Specialty fabrics: Learn stitching techniques used on bridal, fur and leather both real and faux.
Swimwear Lingerie and Athleisurewear: Learn techniques, fabrics and stitch types for bramaking,swimwear and lingerie
Fall deadline enrollment fee: September 12 ,2024.
508-807-5138