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Sew a Custom Tee: Patternmaking & Sewing Knits

Brooklyn Craft Company

Join this 4-week series to learn pattern making, sewing with stretchy knits, and how to copy an existing garment–all while making your dream tee.  Did you ever love a piece of clothing so much you wished you could clone it? You know, that piece you reach for constantly… and you’re, like, totally crushed when it’s in the dirty laundry? Ever notice how that favorite piece is usually a t-shirt? Well, now you can clone that favorite tee,...

Virtual Workshop: Sew a Portside Duffle Bag

Brooklyn Craft Company

Travel in style with your own DIY duffle bag! In this virtual workshop, we'll make the Portside Duffle from Grainline Studio-- perfectly sized for a long weekend (or week if you’re a light packer). This duffle features handles which can be carried or slung over the shoulder as well as a removable adjustable shoulder strap. In this 3-part workshop, you'll learn how to: How to follow a commercial bag pattern How to install a zipper How to use...

Illustrator for Fashion: Level 2

NYIM Training @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

8 Month Advanced Fashion Design

Esaie Couture Design School

This 8 month course covers everything from concept sketch to finished collection (including designing it, getting it made, working with clothing manufacturers, branding and marketing your clothing line, etc). You won't leave here with just a piece of paper saying you learned a few things, you'll leave with a complete collection of clothing, ready to show and sell! If you already have some experience and are serious about being successful in launching...

Photoshop and Illustrator for Fashion: Footwear Design

383 Design Studio @ *Virtual Classroom

Are you a Footwear Designer who needs to learn to create computer technical sketches or add color, texture and shadow to your hand drawn sketches? Then, this class is for YOU! Learn the basics of both Photoshop and Illustrator, and how to use the two programs in the fashion footwear industry. We show you all you need to know to transfer and translate your designs into the computer! Plus, you'll receive a manual, sketch libraries, access to recorded...

Illustrator Bootcamp for Fashion: Level 2

383 Design Studio

Do you need an Illustrator refresher, need to brush up on your Illustrator skills, learn timesaving tips or just learn more about using the program for fashion design? Then, this class is for YOU! Take your Illustrator skills to the next level with our Level 2 class which builds on the skills learned in Level 1. You'll also learn timesaving tips and shortcuts, ways to work more efficiently, what's new in the latest versions of Illustrator, and...

Girl's Fascinator Weekend

Lisa Shaub Fine Millinery @ 902 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, NY

Attending a wedding or racing party? This is the perfect event for you! In this two hour class Lisa will help you put together a simple fascinator. It is fun to gather together with your friends or family in Lisa's beautiful hat shop. There are piles of silk flowers, feathers and tulle. The sky is the limit in terms of your imagination! In the past we have hosted Moms taking daughters, best friends meeting in New York City, ladies gathering for...

Virtual Workshop: Knit a Chunky Scarf

Brooklyn Craft Company

Ready to step up your knitwear game?! Learn to purl AND how to add fringe to any project while you work through our Epic Fringe Scarf pattern! This scarf is knit with super simple stitches, but gets mega style points thanks to its over-the-top fringe and chunky texture. In this workshop, we'll cover basics of this simple, portable craft of turning string into fabric. With a pair of needles, some yarn and a little basic know-how, you'll...

Photoshop and Illustrator Fashion: Lingerie Design

383 Design Studio @ *Virtual Classroom

Are you a Lingerie Designer who needs to learn to create computer technical sketches, add and recolor laces, or add prints to bras? Then, this class is for YOU! Learn the basics of both Photoshop and Illustrator, and how to use the two programs in the fashion industry, specifically for lingerie. We show you all you need to know to transfer and translate your designs into the computer! Plus, you'll receive a manual, sketch libraries,...

Straw Hats for Summer

Lisa Shaub Fine Millinery @ 902 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, NY

 Do you have a straw hat in your mind that you could never find? With this fun class you can create the hat that you always wanted with the expert instruction of milliner Lisa Shaub. In this 2 section 4 hour class we will explore blocking, finishing and trimming a hand made straw hat.  In the first session, which runs 1 hour, Lisa will discuss basic blocking techniques and how to work with straw. You will be shown how to create a hat and...

I Made That Bag Workshop

Brooklyn Shoe Space @ 87 Richardson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the art of leather stitching and create two stylish accessories in this hands-on workshop. Craft a classic slip wallet and choose between a coin purse, clutch, or luggage tag, all made from a selection of novelty and classic leathers. Unleash your creativity and leave with unique, handmade pieces.

Pre-College Garment Construction

Ashcan Studio of Art @ 45 E 34th St, New York, NY

In the Garment Construction course you will learn the professional techniques used in the construction of garments. Pattern making, sewing, cutting, construction, and finishing techniques are used to create garments in cotton or cotton-type fabrics. You will end the course with one completed garment. with @samueljdonovan Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: Yes. students may make up any class within 4 weeks Q: Is a certificate...

Pre- College Fashion Illustration

Ashcan Studio of Art

In this class you will learn to develop your drawing skills, investigate historical and contemporary fashion and use it as a resource for your own fashion designs. The Fashion Design class begins with instruction on how to draw the standard fashion figure, which will be used as a base for a series fashion sketches and illustrations.  Finally, using the fashion figure, you will illustrate your own line of garments in detail, using pen, ink,...

Creating Flowers

Lisa Shaub Fine Millinery @ 134 Orchard St, New York, NY

In this fun 2 hour class we will be exploring the process of making our own fabric flowers. Starting from fabric, we will explore petal shapes, and put together our flowers, finsihing them on a headband or pin.

Fabric News Boy Cap

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...

Velour Cocktail Hat/Bridal Fascinator Workshop

Artikal Handcrafted Millinery @ 4918 Topanga Canyon Blvd, San Fernando, CA

Create your own Velour fascinator or cocktail hat. Learn how to work with velour, stitch and finish your cocktail hat as well as work with embellishments and feathers.

Color Management Bootcamp

Fashion Classroom @ 142 W 36th St, New York, NY

This class is tailored for the fashion company where color is critical to the design process and focuses on everything you need to know to help you achieve the best match between your screen and your printer. Are your print outs coming out different from what you see on your screen? Are you spending too much time and money trying to match your colors? Review of color basics What color management can and cant fix Profiling a monitor Adobe color...

Photoshop Bootcamp for Fashion: Level 1

383 Design Studio @ *Virtual Classroom

Do you need to know how to easily add color, shadow and texture to your fashion drawings and flat sketches using the computer? Then, this class is for YOU! Learn the basics of Photoshop and how to add color, print or pattern, and texture to your fashion drawings in Adobe Photoshop. Plus, you'll receive a manual, sketch libraries, access to recorded videos of class sessions, semi-private classes (for more attention) and a private followup session...

Sandal & Accessory Embroidery

sand by saya @ 37 West 39th St, New York, NY

Learn all about embroidery and accessory design from the award winning shoes & accessory designer, Saya. You will get hands on experience hand-sewing a pair of sandals or accessories with a needle and learn how to make your very own pair from her. You have a choice of: Flip Flops (size 4 to 9) Ribbon necklace / Choker Brooch Key ring We have samples and materials for you! No need to bring anything. You are more than welcome to bring...

Simple Fall Shawls: Knitting Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Learn to make a trendy neckerchief or a comfy throw for the fall in this knitting class. Gain knitting skills such as casting on, yarn over increases, and a stretchy cast off. Focus on knitting the triangle from the bottom point up, making lacy increases on the edges as you go. Knitting will be taught in the Steinhardt Conservatory gallery featuring the exhibition Knit, Purl, Sow. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Here's...