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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Professional Fashion Training Offered Through

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

Continuing Education

1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet IL
Building & Room, To Be Announced
Now Enrolling for Our Next 5-Week Semester
Sewing / Tailoring, Pattern Making & Garment Construction
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 5, 2026
YOU MUST BRING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
The Class Is In Building U and the room number is U2019
Please share this opportunity with friends and creatives who may be interested.
Tuition $229.00
Length 5 Weeks
Start Date October 5, 2026
Schedule Evening Only
Professional Skill Development

Register Early — Seats Are Limited by Design

This exclusive 5-week professional training course is designed for new and returning students who want real, measurable improvement—not hobby-level instruction.

New students:

No prior experience required. You’ll be guided step-by-step from foundational skills into professional sewing, garment construction, and pattern understanding—without overwhelm or guesswork.

Returning students:

Bring what you’ve already started. Instruction focuses on improving accuracy, fit, stitching discipline, and professional construction techniques.

What students gain in just 5 weeks:

Cleaner stitching and stronger machine control
Professional pressing, seams, and finishing habits
Clear understanding of garment fit and construction
Pattern-making knowledge that supports real garments
Confidence to continue advancing semester after semester

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Register for the JJC Class
Tuition $229.00 for the full 5-week session
Schedule Evening classes only
Start Date Monday, October 5, 2026
Class Times Evening: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Required Supplies Bring a working sewing machine and foot pedal to every class.
Questions? Call Mr. Stiles directly at 708-424-4397 or .
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 attract students from across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana who are seeking true professional garment-construction skills.
Enrollment is intentionally limited to preserve instructional quality. These classes routinely fill, and many students continue for multiple semesters as part of a long-term professional development path.
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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!