Sewing Techniques

Sewing Techniques

Adult Online Evening | This class has been canceled

open to all levels

4/2/2021-6/4/2021

6:30 PM-8:30 PM EDT on Fri

$260.00

$234.00

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Students learn the basic professional techniques used in the construction of designers' sample garments. Sewing techniques--including cutting, construction, and finishing--are explored, using industrial equipment to create sample garments in cotton or cotton-type fabrics.

  • Supply list:
  • 1-Sharp fabric scissors or cutting wheel
  • 1-Small clipping scissor
  • 1-Tracing wheel
  • 1- Seam ripper
  • 1- clear ruler
  • Pencils or pens
  • 1-tape measure
  • 1- spool of thread any color
  • 1 -box of dressmaker pin (NO pins with colored heads)
  • Chalk pencil
  • 2 ½ yards of shirt cotton of your choice
  • 2 ½ yards of polyester fabric of your choice

PHILLIP ALEXANDER Studied at Fashion Institute of Technology and has been working in the fashion industry for more then twenty years. Phillip worked as a sample-maker, cutter and pattern-maker. He created his own design firm right out of college scoring success, by selling his first collection to some of New York’s premiere department stores. After two seasons, Phillip tried his hand as Senior designer/consultant for major apparel and sleepwear companies, where he worked with head-designers to develop new collections and re-define their brand. Phillip worked with these companies stateside and overseas learning the business of production and importing. Phillip has worked, as a graphic artist quickly moving up the ranks to assistant Art Director were he honed his skill around product development and branding. Phillip is now developing his own product line of menswear.