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Hello fellow patternmaking and sewing enthusiasts,
Apparel Arts was started in San Francisco, CA in 1996 with in-person training for aspiring patternmakers, fashion designers, costumers, and the serious sewing hobbyist. In 2020, we transitioned our classes online, welcoming students from all over the world. Review the Apparel Arts summer lineup of pattern drafting and sewing classes to see which ones align with your 2025 goal of improving your pattern drafting or sewing skills.
Want to know what students are saying about Apparel Arts' classes? Check out our testimonials.
Looking forward to seeing you in class!
Suzy
SUMMER 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE
Small class sizes. All classes are online through Zoom
June 18 – August 16
Sessions meet weekly. Eight classes. Cost: $299
No classes July 9 and July 12
Pattern Drafting 9 - Pockets
Wednesdays, 8:30–10 am (PT)
Pattern Drafting 3 - Dart Manipulation
Saturdays, 8:30–10 am (PT)
Pattern Drafting 7 - Sleeves
Saturdays, 10:30 am–12 pm (PT)
June 18 – July 16
Session meets weekly. Four classes. Cost: $160
No class on July 9
Techniques for Sewing Charmeuse + Bias
Wednesdays, 10:30 am–12 pm (PT)
July 23 – August 13
Session meets weekly. Four classes. Cost: $160
Techniques for Sewing Velvet
Wednesdays, 10:30 am–12 pm (PT)
ABOUT
Suzy Furrer has over 35 years’ experience in the fashion industry. In addition, Suzy is the Founder and Director of Apparel Arts (established 1996) and Apparel Arts Productions, an online fashion design school (established in 2020). Apparel Arts has graduated hundreds of students who currently work in the apparel or costuming industries. In addition, she has been an instructor for GAP Inc.’s Product Development Immersion Program. Suzy has taught classes for the employees of entertainment giants Pixar and Lucas Films. Suzy is the author of Building Patterns, and has taught online pattern drafting classes for Craftsy.com since 2011.
Suzy is a wealth of information... an excellent instructor giving clear and simple instruction even for the most difficult tasks."
– Susan F
I tried two bodice pattern drafting methods before trying your course, and neither gave me such a solid first draft!”
– Madeline J