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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

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