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

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MORAINE VALLEY COLLEGE

9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL- - - Building M - Room M202

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Sewing/Tailoring, Pattern Making And Garment Construction January 8, 2026 Classes
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Questions? Call Mr. EWS at 708-424-4397 or email us.

Classes Are In: Building M, Room M202

Kick off the new year by learning and creating with our January 2026 Special Discounted Fashion Classes!

Sign up for the four-week session and save $25—pay only $151.80 instead of $176.80. Morning and evening classes are available to fit your schedule. Classes begin January 8, 2026, and you must start on that date to receive the discount. Don’t wait—register by December 6, 2025, and secure your spot today! Click the button below to join us and be sure to share this information with your friends!

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Have you ever dreamed of sewing your own clothes, drafting custom patterns, or designing fashion that’s truly your own? This fall, Master Bespoke Tailor and Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr. brings his acclaimed classes to Moraine Valley College.

These no-pressure, hands-on classes are perfect for anyone interested in making clothes, drafting custom patterns, or exploring a future in fashion. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen existing skills, you’ll find an encouraging environment to learn and grow. Just bring your curiosity, your enthusiasm, and arrive on time—Mr. Stiles will take care of the rest.

Begin your fashion journey by enrolling in a 4-week hands-on class, beginning January 8, 2026. This extended course is also open to all skill levels and includes both Sewing/Tailoring and Pattern Making. You’ll receive deeper instruction in professional garment construction techniques and have the chance to continue developing your skills in a supportive, skill-building environment. For questions or more information, call Mr. Stiles directly at 708-424-4397.

Classes are open to all levels—non-sewers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced students are all welcome to learn from Master Tailor, Mr. E.W. Stiles Sr.

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SEWING & PATTERN MAKING 5-WEEK CLASS

| Thursday, January 8, 2026 - January 29, 2026

10:00am to 12:30pm -
6:00pm to 8:30pm -

Each semester and continuing 4-week course is carefully designed to build on the previous semester, introducing new techniques and refining your skills under the expert guidance of a seasoned industry professional. Beginning on January 8, 2026, at Moraine Valley College, these high-demand courses are offered in both afternoon and evening sessions. Early registration is strongly encouraged, as spaces fill quickly. Please bring a working sewing machine and foot pedal to every class.

Tuition for each full 4-week course is just $151.80. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your fashion journey and train with expert guidance. Please share this exciting news with friends or anyone who may be interested in learning the art of fashion design! Registration is now opens. Questions call Mr. Stiles at 708-424-4397. Click link above to register.

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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!