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Fashion Design and Sewing Program

          

Are you interested in fashion? Do you want to become a fashion designer? Or do you simply want to learn how to design your own beautiful clothes? Then this is the place for you. Come learn what it means to be a designer.

I offer a unique garment construction and design program that will give you the ability to create anything your imagination can dream up. Yes, even if you don't know a thing about sewing.

The fashion design and sewing program is designed for ages 7 and up. It is ongoing and self-paced with a maximum of 6 students per class. Students can sign up at any time throughout the year. Lessons are hands-on, age appropriate, and designed to build your skills in the correct progression. All levels are welcome - no sewing or design experience necessary. In class sewing machines, tools, pattern paper and written instructions included.

This self-paced program focuses on the design aspects of fashion. Students will learn how to:

  1. Use a sewing machine
  2. Draft their patterns.
  3. Redesign the patterns to create other fashion styles.
  4. Sewing techniques using industry standards.
  5. Sew and serge their designs into life.
  6. Try on their garments and fine-tune the fit.

Fabric and notions are supplied by the student.  Students are welcome and encouraged to use their own sewing machines.

2009/2010 Fall/Spring Schedule

 

Tuition: $75/month for 1.5 hours/week

 

Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm

 

Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30pm,

 

and

 

Fridays 4:00-5:30pm

 

* Class schedule subject to change without notice.  The changes usually occur at the end of June and Aug. of each year.

 

This student demonstrates the simple process of creating a garment (click on picture to enlarge).

           

Step 1: Draft and cut out your pattern;  Step 2: Select, preshrink, and iron your fabric;  Step 3: Cut out your garment pieces;  Step 4:  Sew it up!

 

Testimonials: "Just wanted to let you know that Alex is having a TERRIFIC time.  Came home excited yesterday to tell me that he actually used a sewing machine.  Also, spent an extra 15 minutes telling me what a WONDERFUL parent you are.  You talk quietly and don't yell.  You're kind and nice....Thanks...Evelyn"

 

"Sarah just loves her time at sewing...thank you so much for all you do with Sarah.  I love being able to give her the gift of sewing.  I feel it is something that most girls don't learn and is becoming less common.  And I really believe it is something she will always use later in life...Carol"

 

 

Clayton, CA (925) 890-4404 april@apfashiondesign.com 

 

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