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SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Summer Class Registration Open Now!
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Hello fellow patternmaking and sewing enthusiasts,

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Spring has just sprung, but summer plans are already underway. Summer classes are open for registration. We're excited to offer various options to help you enhance your skills. Check out our summer class line up and descriptions below.  Signing up is easy - just click the links provided.  Registration closes once classes fill. Don't miss out! 

 

Want to know what students are saying about Apparel Arts' classes? Check out our testimonials.

 

We look forward to seeing you in a class!   

 

​​Suzy​

2026 SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

June 17 - August 15
Small class sizes. Weekly online classes through Zoom.

Pattern Drafting 5

Necklines

June 17 – August 5

Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 10 am (PT)

Eight Classes

 

 

 

$299

Construction 2

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June 20 – August 15 (excluding July 4)

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12 pm (PT)

Eight Classes

 

 

 

$299

Pattern Drafting 8

Pants

June 17 – August 5

Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 12 pm (PT)

Eight Classes

 

 

 

$299

Menswear 3

Sewing the Button-Down Shirt 

June 19 – August 7

Fridays, 11:30 am – 1 pm (PT)

Eight Classes

 

 

 

$299

Pattern Drafting 2

Moulage and Bodice Sloper

June 20 – August 15 (excluding July 4)

Saturdays, 8:30 am – 10 am (PT)

Eight Classes

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$299​

ABOUT

With over 35 years of experience in the fashion industry, Suzy Furrer is the Founder and Director of Apparel Arts (established in 1996) and Apparel Arts Productions, an online fashion design school (established in 2020). Apparel Arts has successfully trained hundreds of students who are now employed in the apparel and costuming sectors.

 

Suzy's expertise extends to corporate training as well, as she has been an instructor for GAP Inc.’s Product Development Immersion Program and has led classes for employees at Pixar and Lucas Films.

 

In addition to her teaching and leadership roles, Suzy is the author of Building Patterns and has been instructing online pattern drafting classes for Craftsy.com since 2011.

We are excited to announce that Landauer Publishing has re-released Building Patterns! 

You can order your hardcover with spiral or paperback versions below.

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Suzy is a wealth of information... an excellent instructor giving clear and simple instruction even for the most difficult tasks."

Susan F

TESTIMONIALS

Euphoric at best! Ms. Suzy's knowledge,  professionalism and teaching style is second to none. Highly recommend!" 

Gwen J

I tried two bodice pattern drafting methods before trying your course, and neither gave me such a solid first draft!”
– Madeline J
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