E.W.S. Fashion Academy — Oak Park
Personalized live instruction in sewing, tailoring, pattern making and garment construction. Students may begin when space is available.
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Classes and workshops designed for serious skill development.
Select the location or learning format that works best for you. New students can begin building a strong professional foundation, while returning students continue progressing from where they left off.
Joliet Junior College
Professional continuing education classes in sewing, tailoring, pattern making and garment construction at Joliet Junior College.
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Hands-on live instruction for students seeking stronger sewing, tailoring, fitting and garment construction skills in Palos Hills.
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Learn at your own pace from home through focused online mini-courses covering practical fashion and garment-construction techniques.
Explore Online Classes →Ivy Tech Community College — Professional Fashion Workshops
Monthly one-day professional fashion workshops at Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus, featuring specialized topics and concentrated instruction with limited enrollment.
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Meet Your Instructor
Eric W. Stiles Sr. — “Mr. EWS”
Eric W. Stiles Sr. is a Master Bespoke Tailor, Designer and Fashion Educator with more than 40 years of experience in high-end fashion and professional garment construction. His career includes work with internationally recognized fashion houses such as Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford.
Known for precision, craftsmanship and an approachable teaching style, Mr. Stiles gives students practical, professional methods in a supportive and stress-free environment. His training and perspective have been shaped by master craftsmen and educators from Italy, Poland, Asia, Latin America and the United States.
A major career highlight was being selected by Brioni for advanced training in Italy, where he refined the techniques that define world-class bespoke tailoring.
40+Years in Fashion
1989Teaching Since
1995Academy Founded
“Becoming a professional is a journey, not a sprint.”
Eric W. Stiles Sr. — Master Bespoke Tailor & EducatorQuestions or Registration Help?
Let’s help you find the right class.
Contact Mr. Stiles for questions about class levels, locations, workshops, schedules or the best place to begin.