Construction

CLASS SUPPLY LIST- Please bring to the first day of class: sewing machine with power cord, pedal, and accessories; all-purpose thread; a small multi-pack of universal sewing machine needles, size 70/10 and 80/12; hand-sewing needles, seam ripper, and sharp scissors.


CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES I: Basic, Skirt

Tuesdays BOTH SECTIONS SOLD OUT FOR SPRING QUARTER.

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Class Duration: 4 weeks

Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the skirt. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students.

Cost:  $210.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES I: Basic, Skirt
$232.00

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the skirt. Students must bring their personal sewing machines and items from the class supply list at the top of this page.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students.


CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES II: Intermediate, Camp Shirt

Tuesdays

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the collared camp shirt.

Students must bring their personal sewing machines.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I or permission from instructor

Cost: $210.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES II: Intermediate, Camp Shirt
$232.00

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Students master the techniques employed in the construction of the collared camp shirt.

Students must bring their personal sewing machines.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I or permission from instructor

 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES III: Advanced, Lined Pant

Tuesdays

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Class Duration: 4 weeks

Students master the techniques employed in the construction of a lined pant with pockets. Students must bring their personal sewing machines.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I,  

Cost:  $210.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES II: Intermediate, Pant
$232.00

Section 1: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Section 2: 6:00 - 8:30 PM

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,  



MASTER CONSTRUCTION: Corset Making

Duration: 8 weeks. See calendar for dates. SOLD OUT FOR SPRING 2026

Students will cut out and construct the basic boned corset foundation garment, while learning appropriate sewing and construction techniques and proper fitting. Course results in the student's own personal wearable garment and customized corset pattern. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students

Cost:  $400.00

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES V: Advanced, Corset Making
$442.00

Fridays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Duration: 4 weeks

Students will cut out and construct the basic boned corset foundation garment, while 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.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students


TAILORING TECHNIQUES I

See calendar for dates and times

Duration: 4 weeks

In this advanced class, students master the sewing techniques employed in tailored garment construction such as besom pocket, welt pocket, and patch pocket. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students.

Cost:   $250.00

TAILORING TECHNIQUES I
$232.00

Duration: 4 weeks

In this advanced class, students master the sewing techniques employed in tailored garment construction such as besom pocket, welt pocket, and patch pocket. Students must bring their personal sewing machine.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT: 3 students.


TAILORING TECHNIQUES II

Wednesdays 6:00 - 8:30 PM  

Duration: 4 weeks

In this advanced class, students master the sewing techniques employed in tailored garment construction such as two-piece set-in sleeve and trouser fly.  Students must bring their personal sewing machine.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III; Tailoring Techniques I

Cost:   $250.00

TAILORING TECHNIQUES II
$232.00

Duration: 4 weeks

In this advanced class, students master the sewing techniques employed in tailored garment construction such as two-piece set-in sleeve and trouser fly.  Students must bring their personal sewing machine.

Prerequisite: Sewing I, II, III; Construction I, II, III; Tailoring Techniques I