Where can we learn sewing?

Where can I learn to make sewing patterns in L.A. ?

• I'm looking for a list of schools or businesses (including private people) who could teach me to make my own sewing patterns. The specific area is Southern California, in particular North L.A.

• Answer:

  Hello bmf650-ga, I’ve found a selection of schools and organizations that offer classes in fashion design and pattern making in the Los Angeles area. Since you said you were interested in possible contacting private people, I’ve included academic programs that might not be of interest to you, but you could approach the instructors for the pattern making class to see if you could have a private session. In addition, I discovered that there are quite a few workshops and classes available online. I’ve included these as well. Good luck with your sewing projects. czh ------------------------ LOS ANGELES AREA CLASSES ------------------------ http://www.lattc.edu/lattc/catalog/catalog_ed_programs_fashdsn_aa.htm FASHION DESIGN - ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE The fashion program is designed to provide specialized training in the latest methods of sewing, sketching, draping and pattern making and students are encouraged to continually experiment with creative design problems during the two-year program. Los Angeles Trade Technical College 400 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 Phone (213) 763-7000 TDD (213) 763-5375 http://www.fortherunway.com/caldesign.html California Design College Los Angeles, California Degree Program in Fashion Design and Business This degree program allows students to study the fundamental skills of fashion design and business, then learn how to enhance those skills with computer technology. This program focuses on the apparel production process with a strong emphasis on pattern making and garment construction. http://www.lcusd.net/lchs/pre_reg_handbook/28-rop.02.pdf LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM R.O.P. 0410 FASHION DESIGN­ grades 11-12 Want to design clothes? This course will teach students the construction of a garment. They will learn the basic techniques of sewing and pattern making as well as draping. http://www.tukatech.com/TcenterLA.htm World Headquarters 5527 E. Slauson Ave Los Angeles, CA 90040 USA Contact: Ram Sareen or Rupi Arora Telephone: (323)726-3836 Facsimile: (323)726-3866 Email: [email protected] Tukatech Offers Pay-for-Service Pre-Production Alternative The centers' classrooms are equipped to train up to 20 people per class at a charge of $50 per person. Both basic and advanced classes in pattern making, grading and marker making are offered. http://www.otis.edu/gmenu2.php?hed=66 Otis College of Art & Design 9045 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone toll-free: (800) 527-OTIS [(800) 527-6847] Local phone: (310) 665-6800 Fax: (310) 665-6821 Email: [email protected] http://www.otis.edu/gpage.php?hed=86 Terri Slater Lecturer, Studio BA, Fashion Design. Twenty five years domestic and European industry experience in garment design, pattern making and production. Trained in French couture method. ***** You could approach her about private lessons if taking a class at the college is not feasible. http://www.smmirror.com/volume3/issue8/community_special_events.asp Sewing Arts Center in Santa Monica, classes offered this summer include beginning sewing for both children and adults, intermediate and advanced sewing, pattern-making and draping, sewing machine instruction, quilting and specialty classes, please call (310) 450-4300. ***** This refers to a class that was available in the summer. You could call them to see if they will offer it again. You could also find out who was the instructor and maybe take a private class with them. http://www.fashioncareersusa.com/program1.htm Pattern Making Pattern making provides intensive training in drafting torso, jacket, pant and skirt blocks onto paper from basic blocks. The basic blocks are developed from measurements. Students review dart manipulation, gathers, style lines, sleeves and collars. Final patterns are corrected from proper fit. FCI Workshop Studio 112 West Ninth Street, Suite 1030 Los Angeles, CA 90015 800/360-4677 213/688-4936 -------------- ONLINE CLASSES -------------- http://plaza.ufl.edu/smith/tpa4239.htm University of Florida Costume Pattern Making -- TPA 4239 This web-based course is designed to teach flat pattern making techniques. Although the course is geared toward the requirements of the theatrical costumer, individuals working in fashion, film, and custom work will find the course useful as well. http://www.sewinglessons.com/lessons/?sandra Pattern Drafting & Cutting Made Easy http://patternsthatfityou.com/pattern%20making.htm "Pattern Making...An Art Revived!" PM-1OOl - Make Your own Skirt Patterns $9.95 PM-1002 - Quick & Easy Pattern Making $19.95 PM-1OO3 - Make Your own Slacks and Shorts Patterns $9.95 http://www.wordsetc.com/default.htm WORDS, ETC./Sarah's Sewing Supplies offers Opportunity and "How To" Home Based Business Information, Sewing and Craft information, how to make patterns that fit, E-Sewing Classes, Health and Diet Information, and much more! http://www.creativesewing.com/electronicpatterns.htm Resources for Electronic Pattern Making These two sites have software programs which make patterns to your size. http://www.costumes.org/pages/computerprograms.htm Patterning & Sewing Software ***** List of about 25 products --------------- SEARCH STRATEGY --------------- "pattern making" +"los angeles" "pattern making" classes +"los angeles"