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Learn to Sew Like a Pro

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $440
  • 227 W 27th St, New York, NY
  • 21 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $440
  • Fashion Institute of Technology @ 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
  • 21 hours over 6 sessions
  • Course/Section: SXW 400 55C
    Tuition includes $20 for supplied materials
    No class: Apr 12 & 19
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this sewing class:

This basic sewing workshop teaches professional techniques employed in the fashion business for you to use at home. Utilizing the college's industrial equipment, learn how to sew and produce correctly finished, professional looking pieces. The program includes layout, cutting, construction, and finishing of garments. Attendees use a commercial pattern to sew a pajama-style bottom, working in cotton or cotton-type fabrics.


Appropriate sewing techniques for a variety of fabrics and fabric resources are covered.


First session is mandatory. Tuition includes $20 for supplied materials. 


Note:

Check room postings in the Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center lobby (7th Avenue at 27th Street), by security (please tell security where you're going. Bring your order form to show.), or call the day of class for locations: 212-217-8741 or 212-217-3334.

Refund Policy

Continuing and Professional Studies Refund Policy:

Courses canceled 24 business hours in advance can be fully refunded. Courses that have 2 sessions has 25% refund after first session. Courses that have 3 sessions has 50% refund after first session; No refund after second session. Courses that have 4 sessions will have 50% refund after first session and 25% refund after second session and no refund after third session. Courses that have 5 or more sessions has 75% refund after first session, 50% after second session and 25% after third session and no refund after fourth session.

Please note that there are no makeup sessions and it is highly recommended students attend all sessions of classes they sign up for. They are short, intensive courses and missing one day is missing a lot. 


Precollege Programs Refund Policy:

The $15 registration fee is not refundable.

The refund period ends prior to the second scheduled session of the class, in accordance with the following:

FIT Precollege Programs canceled the course due to low enrollment :
100% including registration fee


Withdrawal prior to the last day of registration :
100% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal prior to first day of class:
75% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal prior to second day of class:
50% exclusive of registration fee

Withdrawal thereafter:
No refund

Reviews of Classes at Fashion Institute of Technology (936)

(4.4-star rating across 936 reviews)
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 7/20/2019
    Great class to learn the basics. The teacher was really great too!
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by River R. on 7/17/2019
    I loved my professor and learned a lot.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 3/18/2019
    Great class. Joan was very patient. Class had all different levels. Finished my pajama pants. Learned to use a surger and sewing machine. It’s a lot of info but if you stick with it it’s a great sense of accomplishment. I practiced after every class at home.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Renata K. on 2/5/2019
    I really enjoyed classes, the teacher was so patient and professional. Highly recommend!
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 10/8/2018
    The instructor (Ms. Endres) is very knowledgeable and very approachable. I enjoyed the class very much, and money are well-spent. As a beginner, I learned a lot about sewing from the course. During the class, you have good amount of opportunities to have hand-on experience on the machine. I feel very confident to use the sewing machine now. I wouldn't hesitate to attend another class from the same instructor.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Ambar G. on 7/6/2018
    I had a great experience. If you have never used a machine before the class moves quickly so make sure to check in with the instructor if you get lost or confused. The instructor was patient, approachable and was able to check in on all students.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 3/25/2018
    Really great class and awesome teacher just slightly over crowded (many students with one off questions / hard to get necessary attention and hard to get access to overlock machine plus irons).
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Aparecida D. on 3/25/2018
    I loved the classes because I didn’t know anything about using a sewing machine and now I know it.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Selina E. on 1/27/2018
    I feel a lot more comfortable sewing. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. However, the classes did feel rushed.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Lara P. on 10/9/2017
    It is a good course and the teacher is amazing. However, if you are truly a beginner you can find it a little difficult. it would have been perfect if there were a couple of classes more.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 7/15/2017
    Class was great and I'm excited to try my pants. Joan (Instructor) was very helpful and informative.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 7/13/2017
    The classroom was super hot and the humidity was stifling. There was a class before ours, students were always reluctant to leave the classroom.
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Anonymous review on 1/24/2017
    This class was great. It was pretty beginner-friendly but a few people in the class had some experience and still enjoyed it. The teacher is fun and very helpful. I learned some great skills and plan to take the next level course. Make sure you can attend all of the sessions - there's no make-ups or absences allowed!
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by chordy B. on 3/23/2015
    I learned a lot from the teacher was great and if u don't understand something she goes it over for u I signed up for 2
  • Learn to Sew Like a Pro

    Reviewed by Ashley on 4/15/2014
    <i>Though I have very valid "cons" to present, I would still recommend this course under the assumption that there would be less logistical problems in the future than there were with the course when I took it. </i><br><br> I took "Learn to Sew like a Pro" with my sister, both of us complete and total beginners at sewing. <br><br> <b>PRO:</b> The instructor we had, Joan, was excellent at demonstrating in each lesson and answering questions. She clearly has a lot of experience with beginners. Loved her.<br><br> <b>PRO:</b> Felt the first few classes were laid out well and gave us time to get used to the machine and sewing seams.<br><br> <b>CON:</b> The long and frequent demonstrations that kept us from "keeping up." I do wish that the demonstrations were more broken down and that there would be more focus on the students "following along" than absorbing an hour's worth of steps and information and then trying to replicate the demonstration. Even after being sent to "catch up" with the instructor, she often needed to move on to another demonstration before anyone caught up. It became difficult to recall the details of her previous demonstrations, and that meant she had to repeat a lot of information in answering questions later on. While she was extremely patient in answering questions, it just seemed it'd be unnecessary if we weren't jumping from demo to demo before catching up.<br><br> <b>Major CON:</b>My sister and I, and nearly every person who showed up to the course on the last day <b><u> DID NOT COMPLETE THE PROJECT (Pajama Pants) by the end of the course.</u> </b> That is my biggest complaint. <i> I fully expected to complete the project during the length of the course.</i> I felt disappointed with my unfinished garment.<br><br> I do think Pajama Pants a very challenging project for complete beginners, but I understand that the project encourages an intimate understanding of the construction of garments. Perhaps in a smaller class, everyone would complete a project with so many steps.<br><br> <b>PRO:</b> The only consolation was that the instructor welcomed us to get in touch with any questions we had with finishing our project. Knowing that I would be able to reach out for support is excellent, and I very much appreciate the instructor for this.<br><br> <b>CON:</b> This class also <b> required WORK OUTSIDE of class time</b>-- other than buying supplies like our fabric. There was one class where we were told we needed to complete work at home or we'd fall behind in the next class. Working full-time and having other weekend obligations, this made the class much more stressful for me than expected.<br><br> I do think the failure to complete project was perhaps due to things other than the curriculum:<br><br> <b>CON:</b> <u>Class size was way too large, but <b>not</b> by design</u> - Both CourseHorse and FIT had the course open and coordination between the two failed somewhere since the class size was much larger than the instructor expected. <br><br> <b>CON:</b> At the first class no one who had signed up on CourseHorse was on the registration/attendance sheet. We were told we'd need to ensure on our own, before the second class, that we were signed up properly with FIT. <br><br> <b>PRO:</b> Instead, I got in touch with CourseHorse via their LiveChat and one of their reps was more than willing to help and made sure everything was in order. So glad for their <i> excellent </i>customer service! <br><br> <b>PRO:</b> My sister and I<i> did</i> leave this course feeling confident we had developed our skills and understanding of sewing enough to take another sewing course or try our hand on other projects.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students at Learn to Sew Like a Pro have praised the classes for teaching them the basics of sewing and providing a sense of accomplishment. Many students appreciated the patience and professionalism of the instructors, noting that they felt comfortable and confident in using sewing machines after the course. Some students mentioned that the classes moved quickly, but that the instructors helped keep the students on track. Additionally, the opportunity for hands-on experience and the chance to work on projects. Direct Quotes: 1. "The teacher was knowledgeable and helpful. I feel a lot more comfortable sewing." 2. "The instructor we had, Joan, was excellent at demonstrating in each lesson and answering questions. She clearly has a lot of experience with beginners. Loved her." 3. "My sister and I did leave this course feeling confident we had developed our skills and understanding of sewing enough to take another sewing course or try our hand on other projects."

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Questions & Answers (9)

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Question from anonymous
Is some experience required or can you come completely new?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi, this is a beginners class so it's perfect for students with no experience.
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Question from Nedra B.
Hello, I would like to know if the payment for the class is all upfront or can you do in installments?
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Question from Varonica N.
How often are these classes offered? are there going to be more dates posted?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Varonica! We don't have the upcoming dates yet, we can expect that this will be offered every month. You may save the class to your wish list so you'll be notified when we add dates on this page. Thanks.
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Question from Lisa S.
Do I need to bring anything to the class? I saw no list. Thank you!
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Hi Lisa, No additional materials are needed as there is a materials fee included in the cost of the course. If there are ever materials needed for any of our course they will be listed in the course description.
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Question from Lauren B.
When is next start date? Is it offered in the summer? Would like to attend but cannot make 2 out of the 5 sessions.
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Lauren! As of now, the only available date is on 03/31 and we really can't say when will it be offered again. The school is the one giving us the schedule and there's no update on that as of yet. Unfortunately, the school does not offer makeup classes. You can add it to your wish-list so you can be notified via email when new updates are made on the website.
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Question from Anonymous
will we be only working with sewing machines?
Answer from Sauman L. Verified Student
The teacher allocates time in each session to explain and demonstrate the steps. And then we would have our time to work on our project. The teacher is always ready and available for us to answer questions each student has. We also have chance to use serger machine in the class.
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Yes, students only use sewing machines. If you are looking for a hand sewing class, you can check this class https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/art/textile/sewing/hand-sewing-mending-and-alteration-essentials
Answer from Maria K. Verified Student
Yes, all work is done on a sewing machine.
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Question from CalmHappyAllDay
Do they teach you how to put the thread in the sewing machine. I never sewed before using a machine
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Since this is a beginner's class, yes they will teach how to put the thread in the sewing machine.
Answer from Sauman L. Verified Student
The class definitely is suitable for anyone who hasn't touch a sewing machine before. We learned how to thread/operate the sewing machine, and practice a few basic stitches during the first 2 sessions. I basically was scared about using sewing machine before this class. I am totally confident to use a sewing machine after finished this class. One thing I need to suggest is, don't miss a session, or you would miss a lot since it was a lot of things to cover in each lesson.
Answer from Maria K. Verified Student
Yes, they do.
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What if I can't make one of the classes? Can I make it up?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
There are no makeup sessions and it is highly recommended students attend all sessions of classes they sign up for. They are short, intensive courses and missing one day is missing a lot.
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If she is teaching another session on the same day, you can make up a class you missed in the a.m.
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Question from sara r.
Which days are the classes? Always on Sunday?
Answer from Billy C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Yes, this class will be conducted every Sunday, as per the schedule posted on the page.
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Only on Sunday.
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