Eric W. Stiles Sr., Is Renting Classroon Space For His Classes At:

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JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 - - - Building T - Room 2002

IS OFFERING EVENING CLASSES IN:

Sewing/Tailoring, Pattern Making & Garment Construction

Semester Begins On February 23, 2026

Nest Semester After Begins On March 30, 2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW & SAVE !

Join Our Special 3-Week Semester Running | Feb. 23rd, Mar. 2nd, and Feb. 9th

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Professional Sewing, Tailoring & Garment Construction Training From Absolute Beginners to Advanced Designers

Guided by our enduring philosophy and global mission— “Teaching the World to Sew & Design at a Professional Level.”(Scroll for details)

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.

Classes meet 6:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. in Room 2002, Building T, are open to students ages 16 and older, and require minimal supplies, ensuring the focus remains on technique, discipline, and skill development rather than equipment.

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.

For more information or questions? Call Mr. Stiles at 708-424-4397. Email Us

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$134.64 | Monday, February 23rd, March 2nd and March 9th | 6:00pm to 8:30pm

NOTE! Don’t Miss This Savings Opportunity Registration is open for our February 23, 2026, session. Missed January? You can still join the 3-week semester starting February 23 and receive the discount. Register by January 31, 2026, and save $30—tuition is just $134.64 (regularly $164.64).

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Each semester is an intensive three-week experience, strategically structured to build upon the previous session—allowing students to advance continuously, master new techniques, and refine professional skills under the guidance of a seasoned industry instructor.

Launching February 23, 2026, at Joliet Junior College, these evening-only courses are in high demand and fill quickly. Early registration is strongly encouraged. Students must bring a working sewing machine with foot pedal and navy-blue all-purpose thread to every class..

Students currently enrolled, as well as new students, may register now to secure their spot in the February 23 class and receive $30 off, paying just $134.64. The deadline to register at the discounted rate is January 31. After this date, the full class fee applies.

Don’t miss this opportunity to begin or elevate your fashion journey with professional-level instruction. Share this opportunity with friends, creatives, or anyone passionate about fashion. Registration is open exclusively through Mr. Stiles’ website or by calling 708-424-4397 for more information.

Don’t forget to include your name and cell number at checkout!

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 workshop and classes – Registering Early Is Advised!