New York Fashion Academy - Sewing

Seattle, Washington

Courses & Classes in Sewing

All classes meet once a week for 4 weeks unless otherwise noted.

SEWING TECHNIQUES I: Basic
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
Students master the proper execution of 20 basic, fine dress-making techniques. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 8 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

SEWING TECHNIQUES II: Intermediate
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
This class is a continuation of Sewing Techniques I in which students master the proper execution of a second set of 20 intermediate, fine dress-making techniques. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
Prerequisite: Sewing Techniques I.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 8 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

SEWING TECHNIQUES III: Advanced
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
This class is a continuation of Sewing Techniques II in which students master the proper execution of a third set of 20 advanced, fine dress-making techniques. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 8 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

SEWING TECHNIQUES IV: Tailoring
1 Thursday (AM or PM), 1 Friday (AM or PM), and 1 Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM
Duration: 3 consecutive days
In this advanced class students master the sewing techniques employed in tailored garment construction such as notch collar, welt pocket, two-piece set-in sleeve. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Marla Kazell      $250.00

SEWING TECHNIQUES V: Knits
1 Saturday: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Duration: 1 day
Students master the techniques necessary to sew knit fabrics. Students construct a simple knit garment. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
Prerequisite: Pattern Drafting II; Sewing Techniques I and II.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $185.00

SEWING TECHNIQUES VI: Leather*
Night/Weekend Class: See Current Calendar for day/time
Students master the techniques necessary to sew leathers and simulated leathers. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
Prerequisite: Sewing Techniques I, II, III
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Carol McClellan      $250.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES I: Basic, Skirt
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the skirt. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.
Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES II: Intermediate, Pant
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the blouse. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.
Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES III: Advanced, Shirt
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the pant. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.
Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Terry Horlamus      $195.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES IV: Advanced, Black Dress
1 Thursday (AM or PM), 1 Friday (AM or PM), and 1 Saturday 10:00AM-4:00PM
Duration: 3 consecutive days
Students cut and sew in real woven fabric a basic black presentation dress which they have designed and drafted from their personal pattern sloper. Students must bring their personal sewing machine and supply fabric and findings subject to instructor approval.
Prerequisite: Pattern Making I, II, II; Personal Pattern Sloper I; Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Marla Kazell      $250.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES V: Advanced, Corset Making*
Section 1: 9:00-11:30AM
Section 2: 6:00-8:30PM
See Current Calendar for day/time
Duration: 4 weeks
Students will cut out and construct the basic boned corset foundation garment learning appropriate sewing and construction techniques and proper fitting. Course results in the student's own personal wearable garment. Students must register for and be measured one quarter in advance of enrollment. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.
Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III.
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 5 students per section.
Terry Hormlamus      $285.00

* These classes are availble to Certificate Program students for an additional fee.

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