E.W.S. Fashion Academy — Featured in the Media

CLASS START DATES & REGISTRATION

Choose from in-person or online classes to learn sewing, tailoring, pattern making, fitting, and garment construction. Gain practical, hands-on professional training while building your skills at a pace that works for you.

Joliet College (Joliet) — Starts Oct. 5th VIEW CLASSES
Moraine Valley College (Palos Hills) — Starts Sept. 10th VIEW CLASSES
E.W.S. Fashion Academy (Oak Park) — Start at Anytime VIEW CLASSES
Online Classes (Online) — Start Sept. 12th VIEW ONLINE
Professional sewing, tailoring, pattern making and garment construction instruction  •  Call Mr. Stiles: 708-424-4397
Learn from a Master Bespoke Tailor

Professional Fashion Education Built on Real Experience.

Live classes, online instruction and specialized professional workshops in sewing, tailoring, pattern making, fitting and professional garment construction—from beginner through advanced.

40+ Years of Industry Experience Teaching Since 1989 Beginner Through Advanced Limited Specialized Enrollment

Classes and workshops designed for serious skill development.

Select the location or learning format that works best for you. New students can begin building a strong professional foundation, while returning students continue progressing from where they left off.

“Becoming a professional is a journey, not a sprint. Don’t rush the process—pace yourself, master each step, and allow your skills to grow.”

Eric W. Stiles Sr. — Master Bespoke Tailor & Educator
Professional sewing and pattern drafting instruction

Eric W. Stiles Sr. — “Mr. EWS”

Eric W. Stiles Sr. is a Master Bespoke Tailor, Designer and Fashion Educator with more than 40 years of experience in high-end fashion and professional garment construction. His career includes work with internationally recognized fashion houses such as Brioni, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford.

Known for precision, craftsmanship and an approachable teaching style, Mr. Stiles gives students practical, professional methods in a supportive and stress-free environment. His training and perspective have been shaped by master craftsmen and educators from Italy, Poland, Asia, Latin America and the United States.

A major career highlight was being selected by Brioni for advanced training in Italy, where he refined the techniques that define world-class bespoke tailoring.

40+ Years in Fashion
1989 Teaching Since
1995 Academy Founded
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Let’s help you find the right class.

Contact Mr. Stiles for questions about class levels, locations, workshops, schedules or the best place to begin.