Eric W Stiles Sr.

Professional Low-Cost-Online
Draping Classes

Master tailor, Eric W Stiles Sr. will teach you the secrets of the European
designer's techniques for draping. His draping classes are two day classes covering
special techniques, used by top European and Domestic designer of the world.

This class is intended for people all sewing levels.
Beginning, intermediate and advanced sewers are
all welcome to learn Draping from the Master Tailor, Eric W Stiles Sr.

Draping is the oldest and longest continuous means of designing clothing.
One can see the garment literally take shape in their hands. It is so often
difficult to visualize in a flat pattern the flow of a line in the cloth or to
tell from a diagram whether the fit will be one desires.

If you sew and want or need to get better, don't miss these classes.
These Draping classes are designed to give you extra skills in the art
of Expert Fitting, High-Tech-Sewing, and Specialized Pattern Designing.

It is only suggested taking our
Sewing/Construction and Pattern Drafting part #1 and #2 classes
before enrolling into any of the DRAPING classes.

You will learn detailed Step - By - Step professional Draping techniques.

DRAPING #1 CLASS DATES:

Draping classes consist of 6 sessions.
2 per week for 3 weeks.

Classes are e-mailed out on Monday and Thursdays of the scheduled week.
Fee: $72.00 for all 6 sessions of draping classes. - - - - - -

Expert Techniques Of Draping a Straight Skirt
Monday, February 11, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Master Tailor's Technique For Draping a Skirt with a Yoke
Monday, February 18, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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Top Designers Method For Draping A Simple Bustier
Monday, February 25, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013

DRAPING #2 CLASS DATES:

Draping classes consist of 6 sessions.
2 per week for 3 weeks.

Classes are e-mailed out on Monday and Thursdays of the scheduled week.
Fee: $72.00 for all 6 sessions of draping classes. - - - - - -

Draping The Simple Shirt Dress
(without sleeves)
Monday, March 11, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
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Expert Techniques Of Draping A Simple Bodice
(without sleeves)
Monday, April 1, 2013
Thursday, April 5, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DRAPING CLASSES WILL BEGIN IN APRIL 2013

BENIFITS OF DRAPING vs DRAFTING:

the customer can see what you are making

you can produce the perfect garment

no Try-On's are required

creating a perfected pattern

minimum time is required than needed for drafting

What You Need To Start:

an eye for line, proportion, balance and details

hands free to coax or caress the cloth into shape

the courage to cut into the cloth

fabric to inspire you

a dress form

TOOLS NEEDED:

a dress form

sharp scissors-shears

straight pins

2 yards of Muslin fabric

twill tape

a tape measure

sewing machine

drafting paper

12" ruler

45" to 48" ruler

curve stick

full length mirror

Most of the supplies can be purchased from a tailor's supply shop.
Check with the ones of the suppliers that are listed on my main webpage.

IN ALL OF OUR CLASSES,YOU WILL LEARN
FROM AN EXPERT TO BECOME AN EXPERT !