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Learn how to create your own fashion line and design stylish clothing with clothing classes in NYC. From pattern-making to sewing techniques, these classes will teach you everything you need to know to express your creativity and make your own statement through fashion.

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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
No upcoming schedules
$299
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Make Your Own Straw Hat

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

Learn to block a classic straw fedora / cloche / or widebrim on the first Sunday, as well as learn about the different materials that can be used and possible shapes. Return on the next Sunday and learn to finish your chosen hat, shape it and trim it. You will end the workshop with a great addition to your summer wardrobe. All materials included. Prerequisite: Basic hand sewing skills a must.

(36) Intermediate 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$325

2 sessions

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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
No upcoming schedules
$450

4 sessions

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Nuno Felting Scarf

Loop of the Loom @ 227 E 87th St, New York, NY

Making a felted scarf is hard work but it's worth to do. Let's make together with other fiber lovers! Every time this workshop fills quickly.  If you missed the past workshops, please sign in now! Includes the materials: silk chiffon fabric 72"x18.5", merino fleece, silk fibers Some physical work is required!

(297) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$130
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Headdress Creation

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

Learn to create a dynamic and dramatic headpiece using innovative techniques in this 2-part class. Perfect for NYE revelers or holiday parties, this technique is ideal for dancing and will be completed just in time for the holidays. Basic sewing skills are necessary and all basic materials are included.

(36) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$550

2 sessions

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Sculpting Flowers in Thermoplastic

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

Join us for a 2 day workshop learning to use thermoplastic to sculpt incredible blooms. Whether you are a hat making fan and want to experience working with thermoplastic or you are an artist who enjoys creating three dimensional object and care to learn an amazing new technique, This workshop is for you. Sculpting techniques with thermoplastic is one of our favorite ways to create headpieces. The technique which we developed, combines two materials:...

(36) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$595

2 sessions

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3-Day Little Black Dressmaking Bootcamp

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

Everyone needs a little black dress in their wardrobe. Why not make one for yourself! This intensive class meets on three Sundays in December, and reveals the skills to make yourself a classic LBD (Little Black Dress) to the advanced beginner. If you're more into red, no worries! We'll help you make a LRD instead! (Other available options include LGD, LYD, LOD, etc). COURSE OUTLINE Learn about fabrics and notions needed for dress making ...

(334) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

3 sessions

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4-Week Ladies Casual Pant Making

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

Learn garment construction techniques, seam finishing and fitting techniques to complete a ladies trousers. Course Outline: Learn to measure the body properly  Learn pattern layout, cutting and marking  Learn pants construction (including zip fly, waistband, pockets, etc)  Learn proper fitting and finishing  Fabric & Supplies: Butterick 5719 pattern 5 yards of muslin fabric 2-yard fusible interfacing Fabric scissors...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$325

4 sessions

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Leather Handbag Pattern-Making Course

T-Project New York @ 347 W 36th St, New York, NY

This course is about pattern-making, product development and training classes with Italy's most famous pattern makers and expert technicians. Course Program: Introduction to Pattern-Making with Presentation of Different Constructions Introduction to the Basic Tools for Manual Pattern-Making Construction of T Side Handbag; Cut and Assembly of Microfiber Construction of Side Band Handbag and Its Variants; Cut and Assembly of Microfiber Construction...

(2) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,500

10 sessions

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Leather Handbag Pattern Making Course

T-Project New York @ 347 W 36th St, New York, NY

Taught by two accomplished experts from Italy, the course focuses on creating complete patterns for the most popular construction groups, that is, bags sewn upside down or with piping. Program Designing a leather handbag: Introduction to hand sketching Introduction to the basic tools for manual pattern making Introduction to pattern making with presentation of different constructions Group 1 - Shoulder bag with flap Group 2 - Boston bag...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$1,500
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Bridal Veil

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

Learn the art of designing and creating exquisite veils with blusher in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for those with basic sewing skills, you'll discover the techniques needed to create veils of any length, from classic to cathedral. All materials and tools are provided, allowing you to bring your veil visions to life.

(36) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

2 sessions

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Little Black Dress (Making)

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

This class is great for those with some sewing experience who now want to take their skills to a new level of proficiency in order to complete a wearable, fashionable garment, just in time for the holidays! Everyone needs a little black dress in their wardrobe. Why not make one for yourself. And, reveals the basics and more advanced skills to make yourself a classic LBD (Little Black Dress). Skills & Techniques: Learn about fabrics and notions...

(334) All levels 13 and older
No upcoming schedules
$299

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
No upcoming schedules
$295
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4 Week Skirt with Zipper Construction

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

Get step-by-step instructions and learn tips and techniques to make an A-Line skirt with zipper and waistband. "This is a universally flattering, hip and thigh disguising shape! Let's us have our cake and eat it too!" says InStyle Magazine.  Course Outline: Sewing-machine operation Tools and terminology Stitches: Regular stitch, topstitch, basting, stitch-in-the-ditch Seam finishes: Zig zag, Booked Seam Preparing, marking, and cutting...

(334) Intermediate 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$325

4 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
No upcoming schedules
$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
No upcoming schedules
$300
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Introduction to Sinamay

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

Discover the art of working with sinamay, a lightweight straw from the Philippines, and create your own beautiful fascinator adorned with sculpted flowers, feathers, and more. Let your creativity shine in this class and leave with a unique, airy accessory for any occasion.

(36) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350
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Innovative Scraps Hats

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

Discover the secrets of innovative millinery in this hands-on workshop at East Village Hats. Learn how to create stunning cocktail hats using scraps and old hats, and leave with a set of tricks to unleash your creativity. No skills are necessary and all materials are provided.

(36) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$350
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The Art of Millinery

Craftsman Ave @ 117B 11th St, Brooklyn, NY

You will create your own couture cocktail hat with the guidance of Louis Quinones. Starting with the basics techniques of every Milliner, Louis will teach you how to create your own design that flows with the natural shape of the headpiece. Working with everything from silks flowers to vintage French velvets, Louis will help you achieve balance between texture, color and design. The tradition of hat making goes back hundreds of years, and each period...

(525) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160
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Senior Fashion Design Camp Intro 101 (Ages 19-24)

Mohawk Coterie @ Inwood Hill Park 218 St, New York, NY

The day will consist of fun interactive activities and projects relevant to fashion design concepts. There will be career exploration and entrepreneurial theory focused on the Fashion Industry local and global. beginner skill development for sewing, illustration and other useful mediums of creativity that apply to fashion design will also be part of the learning modules.  Start them young, and they will be masters by the time they start College....

(1) Beginner 19 and older
No upcoming schedules
$340

5 sessions

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