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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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Freeform Straw Hat Blocking Workshop

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

Students attending this class will create your own freeform blocked straw hat. Learn basic millinery blocking techniques for parasisol straw and understand blocking equipment. Explore different ways on how to finish edges, how to insert a sweat band, how to work with straw and how to stitch. Finish your hat and work with embellishments. Holly will also review great sources for yarns and patterns and provide details on making flowers and pomps to...

(10) Beginner 18 and older
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$140
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Paint and Sip: Big Poppa T-Shirt Painting

La Pittura Art Studio @ 265 W 37th Street , New York, NY

Hypnotize people with your art skills with a piece you can wear in public. When people ask where you got such a cool tee, you can tell them you made it yourself then shout Gimmie the Loot when they offer to buy it off your back! Get Money, Nasty Boy/Girl! In just about two hours, while you’re sipping or chugging on a glass of wine or beer, our artist will guide you through this painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own...

(90) All levels 21 and older
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Sew a Ferris Bag

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Step up your bag sewing game and make a Ferris Bag! Ferris is a useful fanny pack that can be worn crossbody or around the hip. It features a zipper pocket, zipper top closure, adjustable strap and is fully lined. The name and design of this pattern was inspired by one of my favorite 1980's comedies. Can you guess which one?  In this workshop, we’ll cover how to: Create a bag lining  Make a crossbody/hip strap out of webbing Sew...

(559) Intermediate 18 and older
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$125
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Upper Making with Marcell Mrsan

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY

Marcell will go over how to close your uppers using the patterns you created with him. CRUST CALF LEATHER UPPER AND LINING included. You will learn skiving, how to adjust to skiver to achieve bespoke quality seams and edge finishes. You will close your uppers and you can make choices in terms of material, seams and decorations. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher....

(191) All levels 18 and older
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$900

2 sessions

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Leather Works: Make a Messenger or Tote Bag

Zen Tez @ 44-02 23rd St , New York, NY

This class was designed for those curious individuals who would like to design and make their own handbags and other leather accessories. In our friendly studio environment you will: Learn at your own pace Received a brief introduction on the history of leather Learn how to identify different types of leather, leather natural characteristics and some basic terms Learn the basic concepts of working with leather while developing skills for designing...

(3) Beginner 12 and older
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$399

4 sessions

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Make An Interactive Garment: Intro to Wearables

NYC Makery @ 131 8th St, Brooklyn, NY

Make An Interactive Garment: Intro to Wearables - Workshop Series Take this fun and comprehensive Introduction to Wearables, a series of three workshops in March. It’s the perfect introduction for fashion designers, aspiring product designers, crafting lovers, and students of all stripes to learn about interaction design, soft circuitry and electronic basics, and microcontroller programming. Students will get hands on experience programming circuits,...

(2) All levels 18 and older
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$345

3 sessions

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6 Month Dressmaking Techniques w/ Draping

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

Students will learn to make custom dress patterns from scratch, just like the ateliers. And, then you'll learn to construct the dresses using foolproof fitting techniques and ways to measure and adjust the dress pattern to fit, perfectly. You'll be the total dress maker. This 6 month course reveals the beginner, basic and more advanced skills you need to know to become an accomplished Dress Maker. Build your knowledge. Or, expand your dress making...

(334) Intermediate 18 and older
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$1,175

22 sessions

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Hat Making (Beginner)

Esaie Couture Design School @ 1122 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this 4 week millinery course, students will learn a new hat making skill each week, which they will be expected to practice at home and bring to the following class to share and discuss. This way, students will quickly master the techniques to complete one trending hat style. Each class will focus on a different hat style allowing students to make the pattern, construct and complete one hat in 4 weeks. Course Outline: Learn millinery terms...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$450

4 sessions

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Macrame Market Bag

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to make your own gorgeous, boho market bag in this beginner macramé workshop! No prior experience is needed. In this three-hour workshop you will: Learn how to make basic macramé knots that can be applied to all kinds of projects Learn how to work a macramé piece in the round Leave with a finished macramé bag, and the know-how to design and create more pieces on your own. No prior experience necessary - beginners welcome! ...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Horsehair Fascinator

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

Students attending this class will learn how to make feather fascinator cocktail piece. In this class, you will create your own feather fascinator. Learn finishing techniques, shaping feathers, types of feathers and hand stitching to create a beautiful cocktail piece. 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...

(10) All levels 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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Crochet a Foldover Clutch

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to crochet! Whether you're a total beginner, or a long-lost crocheter who needs a refresher... if you've been wanting to learn to get your crochet on, this class is for you! In just three hours you'll learn the basics of this simple, portable craft for turning string into fabric. With a hook, some raffia yarn and a little basic know-how, you'll be on your way to crochet happiness as you create a cute foldover clutch. You might be wondering,...

(559) Beginner 18 and older
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Hat Making Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 224 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Have you ever fantasized about making your very own sinamay straw fascinator hat? In this one-day workshop, you'll learn how to shape sinamay straw over a basic balsa hat block. aSinamay, an open-weave fabric handwoven in the Philippines from the fiber of the Abaca tree, is one of the most popular materials used in Millinery today.  After shaping (also called 'blocking') the straw, you'll make your own ribbon, flowers and bows to decorate...

(191) All levels 15 and older
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$225
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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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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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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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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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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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