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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
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$325

4 sessions

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Introduction to Draping for Fashion (Intensive)

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

This one-day intensive is for the absolute beginner or those with minimal experience who want to learn the fundamentals of draping, whether for personal enjoyment, portfolio development or professional purposes. Course Outline: Learn to properly measure and fit the body form Understand the fundamental concepts of draping fabric on a dress form  Drape basic front and back bodice  True the sloper to create a finished pattern  ...

(334) Beginner 13 and older
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Introduction to Sewing Techniques (Intensive)

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

This one-day intensive is for the absolute beginner or those with minimal experience who want to learn the fundamentals of sewing, whether for personal enjoyment, portfolio development or professional purposes. Learn a basic set of sewing guidelines and machine skills Learn key sewing terms and concepts Learn various seams, seam finishes, and inner construction Learn techniques in pressing and finishing Q&A Q: Can I make up a class...

(334) Beginner 16 and older
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1-Hour Sewing Machine Basics & Operations Workshop

Esaie Couture Design School @ 325 W 38th St, New York, NY

A sewing machine can be one of the most intimidating tools for new and experienced sewers. But it doesn't have to be. Whether you are totally new or you need a refresher, in this workshop we'll teach the basic steps to set up a machine, thread the sewing machine, load a bobbin, stitch properly, make seams and seam finishes. We'll teach the basic components of sewing machine, troubleshooting tips, and more! Get to know the ins and outs. Gain confidence....

(334) Beginner 13 and older
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How to Audition for Agents, Designers

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

Get practical tips on how to stand out in an audition to book the job Video and Snapshots will be taken in this course to help you SEE and analyze what you are doing right or what needs to be corrected  Class and Instructor will provide honest feedback as to how you are perceived in auditions/photos and on video Attire: All black form fitting clothing, heels. Prerequisite: Intro to the Fashion Modeling Industry

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Bodice: 1-Day Pattern-Making Workshop

Esaie Couture Design School @ 325 W 38th St, New York, NY

For those that want an in person class, these  3 hour, One-Day Beginner Intensives will get you started. You'll learn the professional techniques to use a sloper (the fashion term for your basic pattern block) to draft an original pattern to fit your body using your own measurements. Who should take this class?  This is a great class for those with no skills in pattern-making or for those who sew but with no technical training. It's...

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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$145
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Intro to Pattern-Making for Fashion

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

Beginner's Class Learn to measure a body accurately Learn to draft a front and back bodice sloper (block pattern) Learn to create and true a final pattern Fabric & Supplies Pattern paper Measuring tape Pencil Eraser French curve L Square ruler See-Through 2" grid ruler Notebook

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Introduction to Fashion Drawing (Intensive)

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

This one-day intensive is for the absolute beginner or those with minimal experience who want to learn the fundamentals of fashion illustration, whether for personal enjoyment, portfolio development or professional purposes. Sketch/portfolio evaluation Learn to draw basic shapes using pencil media Explore light and shadow through portrait drawing Explore and discuss color theory Watch a demonstration of marker renderings Q&A Q: Can I...

(334) Beginner 13 and older
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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

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

Discover the essentials of computer-aided design for fashion. Navigating the work space Setting preferences Intro to palettes (color, tools) Learn to use the Shape tool to create simple drawings Learn to use the Pen Tool Edit and Reflect your sketch Pre-requisites: Basic computer skills. No Adobe Illustrator skills needed. 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....

(334) All levels 16 and older
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Intro to the Fashion Modeling Industry

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

Think Runway Modeling is the only way to get into the Industry? In this session, you will learn about the various types of modeling opportunities that will help you see where you fit within the industry. Make yourself more marketable in the fashion modeling business by knowing the many fields it has.

(334) Beginner 18 and older
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Runway/Posing

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

Want to perfect that killer pose? Learn your angles for posing and the right tempo you need for a killer runway walk. We will study and analyze some of today's current and past top models with their walks and poses. The workshop will focus on helping you find your signature walk and pose for runway showcases and magazine shoots Attire: All black form fitting clothing, heels. Prerequisite: Intro to the Fashion Modeling Industry

(334) All levels 18 and older
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Stretch Fabric Sewing: Men's and Women's Active wear

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

This unisex class reveals the secrets you need to know to sew stretch knits like Sweat shirt fabric, Fleece, T-shirt/Jersey, Spandex and Lycra, etc.  In each of the 5-week session classes, you'll make a project like a Bathing Suit, a Hoodie or Joggers or Leggings. This class is great for those with some basic sewing experience, but have never sewn stretch fabrics. Course Outline: Learn about stretch fabrics and notions needed Learn to...

(334) Beginner 16 and older
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$325

5 sessions

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Basic Sewing

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

This 5 session class reveals the techniques you need to know to read a pattern, cut properly and sew to completion - a top, skirt or dress.  In each of these classes, you'll create another piece for your wardrobe. Course Outline: Learn about and choose appropriate fabrics and notions Learn to measure your body properly Learn to read and custom fit a commercial pattern  Learn to prepare fabric for layout cutting and marking Learn...

(334) Beginner 16 and older
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$325

5 sessions

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Free Kids/Tweens Open House

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

KIDS/TWEENS/TEENS ART+DESIGN+SEWING CLASSES FREE OPEN HOUSE Join demo kids sewing classes Meet Fashion Instructors Watch demonstrations Portfolio evaluations Refreshments

(334) All levels 8 - 16 years old
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FREE OPEN HOUSE

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

ART+DESIGN+SEWING CLASSES FREE OPEN HOUSE Join demo sewing classes Meet fashion instructors Watch demonstrations Portfolio evaluations Refreshments Join us in our new studio in midtown Manhattan, for FREE mini-demo classes: Sewing, Bridal/Eveningwear, Men's Tailoring, etc. While you learn about our New York classes, you will get a chance to meet one of the main instructors from our study abroad program. This is the perfect time to try out...

(334) All levels 8 - 16 years old
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Free
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KIDS Free Demo Sewing Class

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

Join in on the sewing fun! Meet fashion instructor Watch demonstrations Portfolio evaluations Refreshments 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. The school encourages students to not miss a class if possible, however upon your return to class the teacher will give a new lecture, and after students are doing classwork they will go over the previous missed lesson...

(334) Beginner 8 - 12 years old
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Free
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6-Month Ladies Tailoring Course

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

We know.....you were hard-pressed to find another Ladies tailoring Course, right? Well SEARCH NO MORE! Who should enroll: this 6-month course is designed for those who are interested in developing the skills necessary for custom tailoring or made-to-measure tailoring. The learning process: teaching starts from a very basic level. Students start out learning the theory behind tailoring, then move on to a repertoire of techniques to build a reference...

(334) All levels 18 and older
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$1,895

38 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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5 Day Fashion Sewing Summer Day Camp for Kids (7-13)

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

Students enrolled in this class will learn to make a stylish wardrobe for themselves even as a new sewer. This class will teach students a step by step instructions on how to make a bag, a skirt, a top and a dress. Students will feel so accomplished as they learn to layout and cut patterns, assemble their garments, clean finish seams inside, make fit adjustments. Learn various machine sewing techniques, hand stitching, hem stitching, and more....

(334) All levels 7 - 13 years old
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$399

5 sessions

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