Thursday Class
December 3, 10 & 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
$132
REGISTER FOR THURSDAYA special year-end opportunity
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois
Learn More. Sew More.
Accomplish More.
Before the Year Ends!
Make December count with three weeks of professional sewing, tailoring, garment construction, and pattern making. New students can begin with the fundamentals, while returning students can sharpen their skills and continue their projects. Choose Thursday, Saturday, or both days each week to learn more and progress faster.
Register early to secure your spot. Register for both Thursday and Saturday sessions and save while accelerating your progress with twice the hands-on instruction, practice, and project time each week.
3 weeks • $132 for one day weekly • $240 for both days — SAVE $24
CLASS LOCATION: MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE — BUILDING MPalos Hills, Illinois · Classroom number will be announced later.
December 2026 · Special three-week classes
Choose Thursday, Saturday, or both days.
New and returning students are welcome. Choose one day each week for $132, or attend twice weekly for just $240 — saving $24 and enjoying six class meetings in three weeks.
Saturday Class
December 5, 12 & 19, 2026
12:00 PM (Noon) – 2:30 PM
$132
REGISTER FOR SATURDAYThursday + Saturday
All six December class dates
Thursday: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM (Noon) – 2:30 PM
$240 / save $24
Two-day discount: Regularly $264 when purchased separately. You save $24!
REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYSThursday classes meet 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM; Saturday classes meet 12:00 PM (Noon) – 2:30 PM. Classes meet in Building M; the classroom number will be announced later.
Professional skill development
Real skills. Personal guidance. Noticeable progress.
Designed for new and returning students seeking professional techniques—not just hobby-level instruction. Class enrollment is intentionally limited to support hands-on learning.
Start with confidence
No prior experience required. Learn step by step, from machine control and essential stitching to understanding patterns and garment construction.
Refine your work
Bring your ongoing projects and focus on accuracy, garment fit, stitching discipline, pressing, and professional construction and finishing techniques.
Skills you'll work toward
- Cleaner stitching and better machine control
- Professional seams, pressing and finishing
- Stronger understanding of fit and garment construction
- Pattern-making knowledge for real garments
- Greater confidence to continue learning
Why attend twice weekly? Six meetings instead of three means more guided practice, more time to improve your projects, and a $24 tuition savings when you register for both days.
Professional guidance
Learn from Master Bespoke Tailor Eric W. Stiles Sr.
With more than 40 years of fashion-industry experience, including professional work and training associated with Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford and Polo Ralph Lauren, Eric W. Stiles Sr. brings professional techniques to the classroom. He founded EWS Fashion Academy in 1995 and has taught at numerous Illinois colleges.
Beginners are welcome. Returning students can continue building their skills through the special three-week series.
Before your first class
What to Bring
Bring a working sewing machine and foot pedal to every class. A short list of additional supplies will be provided on the first day of class.
Our mission
“Teaching the World to Sew & Design at a Professional Level.”
Teaching since 1989, Mr. Stiles has welcomed students from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Many return for additional sessions to continue developing their professional garment-construction skills.
Questions about the December classes?
For Additional Information
Call Mr. Stiles at 708-424-4397
Or email ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org
CALL MR. STILES