6-week Fashion School

$180.00

Tuesdays, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1, September 15, September 22: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Prerequisite: Must know how to use a sewing machine, or have taken Beginner Sewing 1.

Description: 6-Week Fashion School is a hands-on introduction to fashion design, sewing, and garment construction for aspiring designers and makers. The series guides students through essential skills including fabric identification, hand and machine sewing, pattern reading, garment construction, alterations, and finishing techniques. Participants complete practical projects while developing the confidence and foundational skills needed to create, repair, and customize clothing. The program emphasizes creativity, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship in a supportive studio environment.

Week 1: Garment Construction: Learn about the fundamentals of garment construction and how elements like gathering and contouring are combined to create designs and how they are properly sewn.

Week 2: Fabrics: Learn the fundamentals of fabrics. How they are categorized, how they are produced, and their correct application in various garments.

Week 3: Fitting and Draping: Learn about how a garment should properly fit and drape over the body, along with what to change to make an ill-fitting garment fit during the sewing process.

Week 4: Drawing Garments: Learn the basics of garment illustration and how to conceptualize and render a design.

Week 5: Sewing Project Part 1: Begin a project from a pattern approved in week 4. This class will cover cutting and the beginning of sewing the garment.

Week 6: Sewing Project Part 2: Continue and ideally finish the project they started in week 5. They will learn finishing techniques applicable to their garment and pressing for a professional looking finished project.

Materials Included: All necessary tools and materials.

Note: LATE ARRIVALS NOT ADMITTED ONCE CLASS HAS BEGUN

Instructor: Koalani Walkoe

Hello, I am a professional costume and fashion designer who also enjoys teaching sewing to others. I have been sewing since I was very young and attended FIDM to study Fashion Design, and later, Costume Design. After working for 7 years in the fashion industry I switched careers to costume design and because of the short term nature of much of this work, I have been teaching as well. I have experience teaching introductory sewing classes at the Altadena Library and private classes to individuals.

Location:

All classes take place UPSTAIRS in our CREATIVE SPACE unless otherwise noted. Use the exterior stairs on the side of the building to enter.

Return Policy:

You can cancel classes at https://remainders.org/my-account/classes/ at least 48 hours before class starts to receive a refund (a 20% cancellation fee applies).

Because we need time to fill vacant spots, there are no refunds with less than 48 hours notice.

If you have additional questions please email toban@remainders.org with your name and order number.