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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Choose Your Learning Experience
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.
“Becoming a professional is a journey, not a sprint. Don’t rush the process—pace yourself, master each step, and allow your skills to grow.”
Eric W. Stiles Sr. — Master Bespoke Tailor & EducatorJoliet 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 →Professional Online Fashion Workshops
Specialized professional fashion workshops are now delivered online through E.W.S. Fashion Academy. Each workshop is delivered on its scheduled date, with 7 days of access to view the workshop as many times as you want during the access period.
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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
1989
Teaching Since
1995
Academy Founded
Questions or Registration Help?
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Contact Mr. Stiles for questions about class levels, locations, workshops, schedules or the best place to begin.