MR. STILES’ 1-DAY PROFESSIONAL GARMENT FITTING WORKSHOP

If you sew, are thinking about sewing, or are tired of clothes that never fit right, this Professional Garment Fitting Workshop will show you how to achieve better-fitting garments and more professional results. All are welcome—this is a workshop no one should miss. Just scroll down for the link to our workshop and locations.Just scroll down for the link to our workshop and locations.

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Eric W. Stiles Sr. Presents His

SEWING-TAILORING & PATTERN MAKING CLASSES

Sewing Class

All classes begin soon, and there’s still time to register. Get in "Style" sewing with "Mr. Stiles"

• E.W.S. Academy (Oak Park): Classes you can begin at anytime

• Moraine Valley College (Palos Hills): Classes begin on Thursday, April 9, 2026

• Joliet Junior College (Joliet): Workshop begin on Monday, April 13, 2026

This is professional fashion training—not hobby sewing—focused on real skill development and industry-level methods. Guided by a global mission to Teach the World to Sew & Design at a Professional Level, instruction emphasizes garment construction, proper fit, accuracy, and dependable techniques used in professional and bespoke tailoring.

With teaching experience beginning in 1989, courses are structured to support steady growth for all levels—from beginners building strong foundations to advanced designers refining precision, fit, and execution.

Classes are offered in Oak Park, Palos Hills, and Joliet, welcoming dedicated students from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. To ensure focused instruction and individual guidance, class sizes are intentionally kept small and often reach capacity.

REGISTRATION IS NOW !

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E.W.S. Academy Classes Moraine Valley Classes
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For more information or questions, email or call Mr. Stiles at 708-424-4397

Meet the Instructor: Eric W. Stiles Sr. ("Mr. EWS")

Eric W. Stiles Sr., a Master Bespoke Tailor and Designer with over 40 years of experience in high-end fashion and garment construction, has worked with internationally renowned fashion houses including top-tier brands such as Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford.

Renowned for his precision, craftsmanship, and approachable teaching style, he has guided and inspired countless aspiring designers, sewers, and industry professionals, focusing on practical techniques delivered in a supportive, stress-free environment.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, learning under Mr. Stiles means gaining the skills, discipline, and confidence to excel in the fashion industry. Students enrolled in these courses gain not only technical instruction but also the benefit of his global perspective, professional discipline, and dedication to craftsmanship.

His professional journey has been shaped by the guidance of master craftsmen and educators from Italy, Poland, Asia, Latin America and America, providing him with a rare and diverse foundation in the art of tailoring and design.

Among the highlights of his career was being selected by the prestigious fashion house Brioni to receive advanced training in Italy, where he further refined the skills and techniques that define world-class bespoke tailoring.

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