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Discover your inner fashionista and learn the art of fashion with fashion classes in NYC. From sketching techniques to garment construction, these classes will give you the skills and knowledge to create your own stylish designs and launch a career in the fashion industry.

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Learn to Sew Leggings

Brooklyn Craft Company

Is there anything better to put on your body? If you want to feel like you’re wearing pajamas but look like you’re wearing clothes, leggings are where it’s at. Leggings are not only great to wear–they’re also awesome to sew. They’re quick and easy, and a fantastic project for building your sewing skills.  When you learn how easy they are to make yourself, you’ll never buy another pair of leggings again. In this class, you’ll...

(559) Intermediate 18 and older
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Sartorial Course (Beginner)

Esaie Couture Design School

This course teaches the basics of made-to-measure pattern making, cutting, dressmaking, and construction. This system was devised By Laura Congia (Italian fashion designer and dressmaker). In this class, you will be guided step by step through the different stages of garment creation: from taking measurements to drawing the paper pattern and the final dressmaking. Fabrication Taking proper body measurements Creation of a made-to-measure paper...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Sew an Estuary Skirt

Brooklyn Craft Company

Join us to make an Estuary Skirt -- a beginner-friendly, body-friendly skirt pattern that you'll feel like wearing every day of the week. It comes in sizes 0-30 and features a comfortable elastic back. The button front placket, which can be sewn with buttonholes OR as a faux, buttonhole-free placket, makes this skirt a great project for all levels of sewists. In this  three-evening workshop, you'll learn to sew from a printed...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Sew Pietra Pants

Brooklyn Craft Company

Join us to sew chic-yet-cozy Pietra Shorts or Pants! This garment has a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, you’ll never want to take them off. In this confident-beginner, three-evening workshop, you'll learn to sew from a printed PDF pattern, AND you'll sew an amazing pair of Pietra Shorts or Pants, custom...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Virtual Workshop: Beginner Patchwork + Quilting

Brooklyn Craft Company @ Online Classroom via Zoom, New York, NY

If you've been wanting to learn to sew patchwork quilts, this is the class for you! In this five-hour intensive, instructor Diana Rogers will take students on a tour of beginner patchwork -- the process of sewing small pieces of fabric together to make a larger composition.  In this class you'll learn: How to design and assemble a log cabin quilt block Beginner-level patchwork basics How to accurately cut fabric with a rotary cutter...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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$125

3 sessions

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Beginner Sewing: Drawstring Back Pack (Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center

This simple yet versatile project is a great way to jump into sewing. In this 2 hour workshop, you'll learn how to use your sewing machine and come out of it with a handy backpack you can use every day! We'll send the pre-cut materials for the project, so no prep needed. All ages are welcome! PROJECT: One drawstring backpack FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: You'll need to provide your own sewing machine, thread, scissors, straight pins, safety pins, and ruler....

(312) Beginner 10 and older
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Italian Bridal Dressmaking Intensive

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

In this 2-session or 4-session bridal dressmaking intensive, our visiting Italian instructor, possessing years of experience in sartorial techniques, is coming to New York to teach you about bridal dressmaking, the Italian way. She will lead you through the entire process of creating a custom-made gown.   What you'll learn: Fabrication  Taking proper body measurements  Creation of a made-to-measure paper pattern  Pattern...

(334) Intermediate 18 and older
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$595

2 sessions

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Fashion Summer Camp for Kids/Tweens

Esaie Couture Design School

Learn to sew, be a designer or fashion illustrator, develop your brand/your logo, create a collection, etc. Join us for Fashion Camp 2015! You'll learn many tricks of the trade from a seasoned industry professional (and proud Brooklynite). When we're through with you, you won't just follow the trends. You can create your own! Our Fashion Campers Will: Develop their own brand and logo Learn to use a sewing machine Drape a garment (like on "Project...

(334) All levels 10 and older
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Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1515 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn about stretch fabrics and notions needed, how to measure your body properly, read and custom fit a commercial dress pattern, prepare fabric for layout cutting and marking, construction techniques specific to stretch knits and proper finishing techniques. This class reveals the secrets you need to know to sew stretch knit fabrics like Spandex and Lycra. In 6 weeks you'll learn how to make form fitting, body hugging clothing. This is great...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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Cocktail Hat Making

Brooklyn Shoe Space

The time has come to open the studio doors and let in the talent: Jasmin Zorlu, faculty at Parsons The New School for Design, known to all for her hat magic, will guide us through a fabulous cocktail hat workshop. Just bring yourselves and some booze, and we'll provide the feathers, crinoline (also called horsehair), and notions to build your hat to stylish heights You will leave the workshop with your very own, personally designed, cocktail...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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Adobe Illustrator Fashion Design For Beginners(Virtual)

The New York Sewing Center @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Ready to take your fashion illustrations to the next level? Join us in our first Adobe Illustrator for Fashion Design for beginners hosted on ZOOM! During this course you will learn: how to use adobe illustrator to create technical drawings of your designs, as well as create prints and textures all of the tools and menu bars make a technical flat of a classic, shirt, with more details how to render gathering, rib knits, ruffles, other textures...

(312) Beginner 10 and older
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$300

4 sessions

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Cute & Stylish Clutch - Beginner Bag Making

Esaie Couture Design School

Learn about fabrics and notions needed, measure properly, learn construction and proper finishing techniques. Clutch bags are on trend! Learn to make your own cute and stylish clutch. We'll show you all you need to know. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?  A: No, but you'll be able to go over what was missed in the missed class in the next class. If you need more time, you'll have the option to book a private lesson with...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Basic Sewing: Go Green Market Bag Fashion Lab

Artikal Handcrafted Millinery @ 510 E 12th St, New York, NY

Students attending this class will learn basic pattern and machine and hand stitching to create a beautiful fabric scarf for any season. In this class, students will create their own fabric newsboy cap. Holly will also review great sources for yarns and patterns and provide details on making flowers and pomps to accessorize hats, scarves, ponchos, etc. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? Yes, the materials kit is included...

(10) Beginner 18 and older
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$125
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Fabric Infinity Scarf

Artikal Handcrafted Millinery @ 510 E 12th St, New York, NY

Students enrolled in this class will learn to create their own fabric infinity scarf. This class will teach students to create their own crocheted infinity scarf. Learn a basic reading a pattern and crocheting to create a beautiful scarf for any season. Holly will also review great sources for yarns and patterns and provide details on making flowers and pomps to accessorize hats, scarves, ponchos, etc. Are materials provided and included in cost...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Adv Beginner: Knit Lori Steinberg's Garter Ridge Kippah

The Yarn Company @ 2274 Broadway, New York, NY

Learn to knit Lori Steinberg's fabulous Garter Ridge Kippah ! All your friends and family will want one of these deceptively simple yarmulkes that will fly off your needles! Plus, you get to add a personal touch by choosing your favorite color of The School's Silky Disco yarn! This class is geared toward everyone, from advanced beginner knitters to the advanced and adventurous! While you may not completely finish your yarmulke during the class...

(76) Beginner 18 and older
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5-Day Fashion Sewing Bootcamp

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1515 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY

We'll teach you all you need to know to make a stylish (and simple) wardrobe for yourself, even as a new sewer! Learn on our sewing machines or bring your own. Get step by step instructions to make a bag, a skirt, a top and a dress in 5 days. You'll feel so accomplished as you learn to layout and cut patterns, assemble your garments, clean finish seams inside, make fit adjustments. Learn various machine sewing techniques, hand stitching, hem stitching,...

(334) All levels 13 and older
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$350

5 sessions

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Intro to Fashion Design

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1515 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This 4-week Intro to Fashion Design Course is constructed for those with no prior expertise in the discipline. It allows students to get an overall understanding of the fundamentals required to begin a career as a fashion designer. And, what better way to understand the skills and knowledge needed to become a success than learning from a talented fashion designer. Students will be given a hands-on, realistic approach to the world of fashion. For...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$350

4 sessions

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Fashion Design Fundamentals Intensive

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

This 6-hour Fashion Design Fundamentals intensive class 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 16 and older
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$295
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6 Month Fashion Design

Esaie Couture Design School @ 265 W 37th St, New York, NY

You want to enter the competitive fashion industry? Or, you have a line to develop? It takes hard work, creativity, and passion to be a fashion designer (all the things you probably already have within you). But you can break into this field much more quickly and easily with the guidance of our courses and experienced instructors. Designers must have a strong sense of the esthetic—an eye for color and detail, a sense of balance and proportion,...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$2,695

27 sessions

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Sewing for Collage

92nd Street Y @ Online Classroom, New York, NY

Join accomplished artist Wennie Huang to explore various methods for creating beautiful, expressive collages using the sewing machine to generate imagery, connect collage sections, and alter and shape new forms for both two- and three-dimensional compositions. Artists of all levels welcome—no sewing experience is required.  Supply List

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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$190

4 sessions

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