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Eric W. Stiles Sr., Is Offering Fashion Classes At His:

E.W.S. FASHION ACADEMY

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Suite #105, Oak Park, IL
Sewing/Tailoring, Pattern Making And Garment Construction Classes

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Location Oak Park, Illinois
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New and returning students are welcome to enroll.

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Seats are limited and filled on a first-come basis. Secure your place now and take advantage of this special opportunity while it lasts.

Limited-Time Registration Special

Register for 6 Weeks and Receive an Extra Week FREE

Register for 6 weeks of classes and receive an additional week of classes FREE. The special applies whether you attend once per week or twice per week.

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Receive 7 Weeks of Classes
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Receive 7 Weeks for Each Scheduled Class Day
DEADLINE: AUGUST 25, 2026

Register on or before August 25, 2026 to receive this special offer.
No special discount will be available after August 25, 2026.
Get the special offer now and begin classes immediately or anytime through September 30, 2026.

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Guided by our enduring philosophy and global mission—
“Teaching the World to Sew & Design at a Professional Level.”
With a teaching legacy dating back to 1989, Mr. Stiles’ fashion training programs are offered at three established locations—Oak Park, Palos Hills, and Joliet—and attract dedicated students from across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana who are seeking true professional garment-construction skills, not hobby-based instruction.
The methods taught reflect professional standards and techniques that are rarely accessible outside serious training environments. Students at all levels are welcome, from complete beginners who have never touched a sewing machine to advanced sewers and designers refining fit, precision, and high-level technique.
Instruction is intentionally structured to meet students where they are, while guiding them through a clear, progressive pathway toward industry-level execution and understanding.
Each program is deliberately designed to produce measurable, career-relevant outcomes: controlled precision sewing, accurate fit, advanced garment construction, and professional tailoring methods.
Students gain the ability to work with confidence and intention—eliminating guesswork and developing skills that support career advancement, entrepreneurial pursuits, and long-term mastery.
To preserve the depth and quality of instruction, enrollment is intentionally limited by design. Programs reach capacity every semester, with waiting lists forming prior to public registration. Many students continue for multiple semesters, advancing through progressively higher levels of training as part of a sustained professional development path.
Missed classes are not refundable or rescheduled. Plan accordingly.

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EWS ACADEMY'S PROFESSIONAL ONLINE CLASSES

Unable to attend our live classes? Work schedules, family responsibilities, travel distance and other commitments can make classroom attendance difficult. E.W.S. Fashion Academy brings focused professional sewing and pattern making instruction directly to you.

Study from home, review each lesson, practice every method and move forward one focused session at a time. Each session follows an organized learning path designed to help you build strong professional skills step by step.

Classes will start on September 12, 2026 - Register Early!

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Online Classes Information & Registration

Fees, Registration and Schedule

Class Schedule

Tuesday Evening 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Saturday Morning 8:00am – 10:30am
Saturday Afternoon 11:00am – 1:30pm

Tuition and Pricing

3 Weeks, 1x per week $108.66
6 Weeks, 1x per week $217.32
3 Weeks, 2x per week $197.32
6 Weeks, 2x per week $394.64

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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.

Limited seating for workshops and classes – Registering Early Is Advised!