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Kick Off the New Year in Style with Mr. Stiles!

Classes begin this week, January 15th, and there’s still time to register and save—start this week and save this week. Pay just $151.80 instead of the full price for this exclusive 4-week session. Students may select a morning or evening class, and registration must be completed directly through Mr. Stiles’ website, as this session is not available through the college. Don’t miss your chance.

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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.

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.

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| Thursday, January 15th , January 22nd, January 29th & February 5th

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 15, 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 this 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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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!