PROGRAM
COURSES
At The School of Sustainable Tailoring Arts (STA), we offer one-on-one mentoring sessions, tailored to your needs. With personalized coaching from industry professionals, you'll gain focused, hands-on guidance to master sustainable tailoring.
TAILORING: MENSWEAR
PRICE: $630.00
Schedule: 15hrs total
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Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7:30pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (3wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (3wks)
Course Summary:
Master essential alteration techniques in this hands-on beginner course. Learn to hem shirts and pants, taper garments, add darts, shorten sleeves, and modify waistlines and hips with precision. Each session focuses on practical skills to refine garment fit and construction.
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PRICE: $630.00
Schedule: 15hrs total
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Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7:30pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (3wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (3wks)
Course Summary:
Further develop your alteration skills with a focus on jacket adjustments. Learn to taper the body and sleeves, shorten or lengthen sleeves, modify collars, and adjust buttons. This course enhances precision and technique when working with structured garments.
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PRICE: $630.00
Schedule: 15hrs total
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Monday-Friday 4:30pm-7:30pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (3wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (3wks)
Course Summary:
Master advanced jacket alterations with a focus on precision and structure. Learn to shorten jacket length and narrow shoulders for a refined fit. Perfect for those ready to tackle intricate tailoring adjustments.
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PRECISION FIT ALTERATION
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10hrs total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Learn the fundamentals of garment alterations, from hemming and tapering to shaping with darts and adjusting waistlines. Perfect for beginners looking to refine fit and proportions in dresses, blouses, and pants.
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​Materials: Bring your own garments for alteration.​​​
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10hrs total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Develop precision tailoring skills by altering structured garments like jackets, blazers, and dresses. Focus on sleeve adjustments, tapering, and collar modifications for a polished, professional fit.
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Materials: Bring your own garments for alteration.​​​​
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10hrs total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary: Master complex alterations on jackets and coats, including shortening and shoulder narrowing. Ideal for those looking to perfect high-level tailoring techniques for a refined, structured finish.
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Materials: Bring your own garments for alteration.​​
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Discover the art of upcycling by transforming old garments into fresh, stylish pieces. Learn fundamental techniques such as deconstructing clothing, basic patchwork, reshaping t-shirts, and repurposing denim. Perfect for beginners looking to explore sustainable fashion while developing essential sewing and alteration skills.​​
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PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Take your upcycling skills further with creative reconstruction techniques. This course covers advanced patchwork, fabric mixing, garment combining, and reshaping oversized clothing into fitted, modern styles. Learn to work with various textures and materials while enhancing your craftsmanship and design creativity.​​​​
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Elevate your expertise by mastering intricate upcycling techniques. This course focuses on structural garment transformations, intricate fabric manipulation, draping, and reconstructing high-fashion-inspired pieces. Ideal for those looking to push creative boundaries and develop unique, couture-level upcycled designs.​​​
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Learn the fundamentals of patternmaking by drafting basic body blocks, sleeves, pants, and skirts—building a strong foundation for garment construction.
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Prerequisites: No experience required. Suitable for those new to patternmaking.
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PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Refine your skills with dart manipulation techniques to achieve better shaping and fit. Explore different methods to transform basic patterns into dynamic designs.
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Prerequisites: Completion of the Beginner course or basic knowledge of drafting body blocks, sleeves, pants, and skirts.
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Apply your knowledge by drafting a complete look from scratch—one top with sleeves, one dress, and one pant. Ideal for those ready to bring their own designs to life.
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Prerequisite: Completion of the Intermediate. Ability to draft and modify easy to complex patterns independently.
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Students will use their drafted patterns from the beginner or intermediate patternmaking class and apply them to create a garment based on a specific theme.
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Prerequisites: Suitable for students who took the Beginner or Intermediate Patternmaking class.
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PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10 hours total
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Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm (1wk)​
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Saturday 9:30am- 2:30pm (2wks)
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Students will take a design they’ve developed in the advanced patternmaking class and bring it to life using more complex construction techniques.
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Prerequisites: Suitable for students who took the Advanced Patternmaking class.
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DRAPING FOUNDATION
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10hrs total
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Saturday 9:30pm-2:30 (2wks)​
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
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Course Summary:
Learn the basics of draping on a dress form, including fabric manipulation, pinning, and creating simple silhouettes. Perfect for beginners.​​​
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Prerequisites: No experience required.
AVANT- DRAPE (FREESTYLE)
PRICE: $420.00
Schedule: 10hrs total
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Saturday 9:30pm-2:30 (2wks)​
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Saturday 2:30pm-7:30pm (2wks)
Course Summary:
Explore creative, unconventional draping techniques to design unique, sculptural garments. Ideal for those who want to experiment and push boundaries.
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Prerequisites: Completion of the Beginner course
