Eric W. Stiles Sr., And
E.W.S. FASHION & CRAFT ACADEMY (est. 1995)
137 N. Oak Park Ave., Suite #105, Oak Park
708 - 424 - 4EWS (4397)
Presents Their
Professional Low-Cost Hands-On
Fun And Relaxing Sewing Workshops
REGISTRATION IS NOW !
(register early, only 7 students per workshop)
Click the BLUE button to register for the workshops.
THESE ARE OUR FIRST 5 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS SEPTEMBER THRU DECEMBER.
SPECIAL NOTE!
List Of Other Upcoming Workshops
(some workshops are 2-hour per day, 1-day a week for two weeks)
(some workshops are 1-Day a week for 3-Hours)
(a few of our workshops will include a preparatory video)
(supplies are not included with the fee)
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Difficulty levels 1=lowest and 10=highest
Tote Bag Workshop level #3
Saturday, Nov. 2nd and Nov. 9th
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Fee: $43.41
This is a beautifully lined, top easy slide zipper, crinkled roped shoulder straps supported
with large brass rings that are attached with loops and fully mitered corners. You will learn
step-by-step from beginning to end, in the marking, cutting, pinning and to completely
assemble this wonderfully designed bag.
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Skirt Workshop level #5
Saturday, Nov. 16th and Nov. 23rd
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Fee: $43.41
This is a beautiful unlined skirt with a back zipper, rear slit with mitered corners and hook
and eye 3 piece waist-band. You will learn step-by-step from beginning to end, in the marking,
cutting, pinning and to completely assemble this wonderfully designed skirt.
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Prep-Women's Coat Workshop level #7
Monday, Oct. 21st and Oct. 28th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $53.41
It is highly suggested taking this workshop first. This workshop was created to teach you the
important preparatory things you should know before starting the actual advanced woman’s
custom coat class. The custom woman’s custom coat advanced class is very intense and
will build many new skills, talents and techniques that are necessary for high
performance in many of our top quality advanced classes.
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Prep-Men's Suit Workshop level #10
Wednesday, Nov. 6th and Nov. 13th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Fee: $53.41
It is highly suggested taking this workshop first. This workshop was created to teach you the
important preparatory things you should know before starting the actual advanced men’s
custom suit coat class. The men’s custom coat advanced class is very intense and
will build many new skills, talents and techniques that are necessary for high
performance in many of our top quality advanced classes.
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Sewing Leather #8
This Workshop Is Offered 2 Times In October
Thursday, Oct. 17th
Thursday, Oct. 24th
1-Day, 3-Hour Workshop
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $30.37
This workshop is all about leather, from how much is needed to marking, cutting, sewing,
finishing the seams and correctly pressing. This workshop was created to teach you the
important preparatory things you should know before starting to actually work on a
leather project. This advanced class is intense and will build many new skills,
talents and techniques that are necessary to produce top quality
leather workmanship.
In choosing your fabric, make sure that it does not need to be matched or be aligned and is
non-stretch, or the slippery type. Thick hard type of fabric, such as leather, vinyl and
corduroy are NOT allowed. Types of suggested fabrics include light and medium weight
cotton, wool or wool blends, raw silks and rayon are also good selections. Fabric
with printed patterns are fine.
SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED AND NOT INCLUDED WITH THE FEE.
Mr. Stiles visited Italy a few years ago and was taught some of the newest skills
and techniques that are now used to replace the old ways of tailoring and
construction. Registration will begin on Thursday, August 22, 2019.
Register Early ONLY 7 students per workshop.
Click the RED button, below, to be reminded of workshop registration
NOTE:
Some Sewing Experience Is Required !
These Workshops Are Not For The Complete Beginner !
(complete beginners should take our Sewing/Tailoring
& Pattern Making classes for two to three semesters first.
In our expert workshop we will show you step-by-step instructions for marking, cutting, pinning and complete
assembly of your wonderful project. All projects will be completed in the 2 sessions. In some of our
workshops you will also learn to make the patterns.
In choosing your fabric, make sure that it does not need to be matched or aligned and is non-stretch, or the
slippery type. Thick hard type of fabric, such as leather, vinyl and corduroy are NOT allowed. Types of suggested
fabrics include light and medium weight cotton, wool or wool blends, raw silks and medium weight
rayon are also good selections.
Any fabric that has a printed pattern would be fine, just make
sure it does not have to be matched. If you are
not sure call or email us.
SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE OF THE WORKSHOP.
Questions - Just E-Mail Us