WINTER 2026: Techniques for Tailoring

Course Description

Students can approach "Techniques for Tailoring Jackets or Coats" by either sewing a tailored jacket or coat or by making samples of the techniques taught in the class. Tailoring will cover pattern drafting for interior support pieces, proper cutting and marking, pressing tools and techniques, sewing darts and princess seams, sewing bound buttonholes and welt pockets, easing a shoulder seam and securing shoulder pads, sewing back vents, notched collars, how to set in a sleeve and add a sleeve head, drafting linings with jump pleats, button considerations, and hemming. If students choose to sew a tailoring project, the jacket or coat should have a set-in sleeve (no raglans or drop shoulders), a notched collar, welt pockets with or without a flap, at least one buttonhole, it should be lined, and be cut from 100% wool fabric. Students can draft their own jacket or choose a pattern like BurdaStyle 119 Blazer or BurdaStyle 126 Wool Coat. If drafting their own jacket or coat, they should keep it in the style of BurdaStyle 119 or 126. Jacket/coat mock ups should be fitted before class begins. (See optional fitting sessions.) • Expect three to five hours of homework between classes • Prerequisite: An advanced beginner or higher sewing and pattern drafting skill level is required • Required Textbook: Building Patterns, by Suzy Furrer • Optional Textbook: Tailoring, by Singer/Creative International Press Class meets once a week for ten weeks. Cost: $370 Class size: 12-15 students All classes are online through Zoom. Class recordings are available to students for eight weeks after the session ends. Refund Policy: Full refund if cancellation request is received seven days or more before the start date of the class. No refunds within seven days of the start date.