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  • 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY
  • 20 hours over 8 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Take your vest making skills to the next level.

Course Outline:
  • Learn correct body measurement and garment sizing
  • Block vest pattern construction
  • Draft various vest styles
  • Fabric preparation
  • Laying of patterns
  • Preparation and cutting
  • Learn the process to construct a tailored vest 
  • Shaping the foundation
  • Learn to construct pockets (besom, welt, etc)
  • Working with linings
  • Fitting and complete to a high standard of excellence
Pre-requisites:
  • Some sewing machine operation experience
  • Previous tailoring class or experience
Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one?
A: 
No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher. The school encourages students to not miss a class if possible, however upon your return to class the teacher will give a new lecture, and after students are doing classwork they will go over the previous missed lesson with you.If you need more time, you'll have the option to book a private lesson with the instructor to further go over what was missed.

Q: Is a certificate of completion available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Is a professional certificate available to me after completing their class?
A: No

Q: Can I take home what I make in this class?
A: Yes

Q: Is this class hands on?
A: Yes

Q: Are the materials provided in the cost of the class?
 
A: No, Students will have to get their own supplies and fabric.

Materials you need to bring to class:
  • 2-3 yards of suiting wool or cotton fabric (depending on class)
  • Lining 
  • 1 yard of pocketing
  • 1 yard of fusible interfacing
  • Cutting shears
  • Thread
  • Hand needles
  • Thimble
  • Tailor's chalk
  • Tape measure
  • Dot pattern paper
  • Metal pattern making rulers (L square, Hip curve ruler, Varied French Curve)
  • Clear grid 18" ruler
  • Notebook
  • Pencil
Teacher will advise fabric and any other specialty supplies during first class.

Q: Is there anything else I should be aware of to be prepared for class?
A: Yes, bring a notebook and pen for taking notes.

Refund Policy

There will be no reduction of fees or full or partial refund for absence, late arrival, late registration, withdrawal or dismissal.

Cancellations by Us

If a course is cancelled or postponed by the school, you will be notified as quickly as possible. You will be given the opportunity to either use the credit for a later start time or transfer to another course. Otherwise, the full cost of your fees will be refunded to you within four weeks, under normal conditions. We shall not be liable for any other consequential loss.

Cancellations by You

​Upon completing registration and enrollment, you agree to the terms and conditions and commit to any penalties resulting from your withdrawal or cancellation of classes/courses.

  • Short Classes (1 Day to 8 Weeks):
    • All cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to the start of a short class or less than 3 business days prior to a private lesson are non-refundable.
  • Ongoing Programs (3 to 8 Months):
    • After the start date, all students who withdraw from a program during the 1st month of class will receive a refund of 75% of their total payment. All students who withdraw during the 2nd months of class will receive a 60% refund. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED to students who withdraw after the end of the 2nd month of class.

Make-up Policy

We don't offer make-up classes, but the student is able to go over what was missed in the missed class in their next class. If the student needs more time, they are able to book a private lesson with the provider to further go over what was missed.

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Esaie Couture Design School

Owners and founders Esaie and Wanda Bruno bring 30 years of combined experience in the design and marketing of clothing. Their fierce dedication to excellence guides their company as well as their New York sewing classes.

Wanda, a native of Philadelphia, came to New York with a dream to enter the fashion...

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