Eric W. Stiles Sr.
E.W.S. Fashion Academy & Moraine Valley College
SEWING-TAILORING & PATTERN MAKING CLASSES
E.W.S. Academy Sewing Classes Moraine Valley Sewing Classes
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• E.W.S. Academy (Oak Park): Classes you can begin at anytime
• Moraine Valley College (Palos Hills): Classes begin on Thursday, April 9, 2026
What Classes Start… Workshops Complete!
Even though my classes provide a strong, professional foundation in sewing, tailoring, and garment construction, there is simply too much real-world knowledge—built over 50 years—to cover in a traditional class setting alone.
Most sewers struggle not because they lack effort, but because they’ve never been shown the correct professional methods. That’s where the difference is made.
To bridge that gap, I’ve created a series of
Special 1-Day Professional Fashion Workshops,
held 1–2 times per month at different college locations throughout the year and beyond.
These focused workshops are designed to go deeper—allowing you to correct mistakes, refine techniques, and gain the level of clarity that produces cleaner, better-fitting, more professional garments. With limited seating and concentrated instruction, you’ll learn what is often missed in longer class formats.
The real progress comes from combining both.
Take the classes to build your foundation… and attend the workshops to accelerate your growth and sharpen your skills at a professional level.
If you’re serious about improving—don’t choose one.
Attend both, and you’ll see the difference in your work.
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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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