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Learn the art of tailoring and garment alterations in this focused 4-week course, taught by Raisa, a professional fashion designer and stylist featured in British Vogue. With a degree in Fashion Design & Business from FIDM and industry experience at brands like Good American, Madewell, and Galore Magazine, Raisa brings both technical expertise and a creative eye to every class.
What you’ll learn:
How to pin, fit, and mark garments accurately
Creating and sewing darts for shaping
Hems, seam adjustments, and waistline fixes
Deconstructing and rebuilding garments for a custom fit
Advanced tailoring techniques for jackets, blazers, and trousers
Professional finishing and pressing methods
Course Structure:
Week 1: Foundations of fit, darts, and tailoring demonstrations
Week 2: Pinning, marking, and first garment alterations
Week 3: Intermediate tailoring + garment deconstruction
Week 4: Advanced techniques + final project presentation
Students should bring 2-4 garments they’d like to alter. All essential tools are provided.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to transform your wardrobe and achieve a professional-level fit.
Learn the art of tailoring and garment alterations in this focused 4-week course, taught by Raisa, a professional fashion designer and stylist featured in British Vogue. With a degree in Fashion Design & Business from FIDM and industry experience at brands like Good American, Madewell, and Galore Magazine, Raisa brings both technical expertise and a creative eye to every class.
What you’ll learn:
How to pin, fit, and mark garments accurately
Creating and sewing darts for shaping
Hems, seam adjustments, and waistline fixes
Deconstructing and rebuilding garments for a custom fit
Advanced tailoring techniques for jackets, blazers, and trousers
Professional finishing and pressing methods
Course Structure:
Week 1: Foundations of fit, darts, and tailoring demonstrations
Week 2: Pinning, marking, and first garment alterations
Week 3: Intermediate tailoring + garment deconstruction
Week 4: Advanced techniques + final project presentation
Students should bring 2-4 garments they’d like to alter. All essential tools are provided.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to transform your wardrobe and achieve a professional-level fit.