FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many class schedules are offered per year?

Apparel Arts offers four, eight-week schedules throughout the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Please note that our class offerings vary each season with four to five classes offered per season. Our pattern-making classes are taught sequentially, beginning with the winter session.

 

How much is a class?

The cost for Apparel Arts' classes is as follows:

Eight-week class: $299

Six-week class: $225

Four-week class: $160

 

How are the classes structured?

Apparel Arts' classes meet once a week via live Zoom sessions. Each weekly session is 1.5 hours long, and you can expect approximately three hours of homework between classes. I am available by email during the week to answer your questions, provide feedback on your homework, and offer encouragement. Each class session is recorded on Zoom, and students will have access to the recording for eight weeks. Recordings are sent the same day the class is held. On average, class size varies between 6-15 students.

 

When do I get links and class materials?

You will receive the necessary class links, supply lists, and instructional handouts one week before the class start date.​ All patternmaking classes have a required textbook: Building Patterns, by Suzy Furrer

 

What if I need to miss a class?

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. If you need to miss a class, please let me know. All students receive the class recording and I encourage students to watch the recording and then reach out with questions and/or show your work.

 

What if I need to leave early from a class?

If you anticipate needing to leave a class early, please inform me in advance or use the chat function during the session. You will have access to the class recording to ensure you do not miss any information.

 

What are the guidelines on communicating outside of class? 

For any questions, comments, or homework submissions, please email me at Suzy@ApparelArtsProductions.com. I typically respond within 24-48 hours, Monday through Friday.

 

Internet Interruptions (Student)

If your internet connection drops, simply log back in as soon as you can. The recording will continue, so you won't miss any content. 

 

Internet Interruptions (Apparel Arts)

While rare, if Apparel Arts’ internet service experiences an outage, you will receive an email notification that the class may be delayed. Please log in at the scheduled start time and then attempt to log in every 15 minutes afterward to check if we are online. If the internet remains down and I have not logged in, please await further instructions via email. In the event of a major outage, the class will be rescheduled.​

 

Do the pattern making classes need to be taken in order?

While it is not strictly necessary to take all pattern-making classes in order, most require a bodice sloper. Therefore, it is advisable to take the moulage/bodice sloper class early unless you already have one.​ Most classes that do not involve a sloper can be taken anytime. Prerequisites are listed in the class descriptions.

 

How do I request a class refund?

Full refunds of registration fees are available up to seven days before the class start date. Please note that we do not issue refunds within seven days of the start of class. To request a refund, please email info@ApparelArtsProductions.com, attach your receipt, and include the reason for the refund. Apparel Arts does not issue refunds on class materials or textbooks.