Learn to Sew
Learn to make things, Ages 12-Adults
Kids 9-11 may enroll along with an adult.

Sewing Classes
                 for
Beginners to Professionals
   starting with
Learn to Sew 1 Classes on Saturdays
Learn to Sew 1 Classes on Sundays



Learn to Sew Series

Learn to Sew 2 - On Saturdays and Sundays. These classes may be repeated -Simple Designed garments: Tops, Hoodies, Sweatshirt, Pants or Dress Class 1st session
Learn to Sew 2- 2nd session
Learn to Sew 3 - Classic Shirt Class
Learn to Sew 4 Hooded Coat Class, Session 1
Learn to Sew 4 Hooded Coat Class, Session 2

Learn to Sew 5 classes
Intermediate Sewing Projects in 3 sessions
All supplies included
$95 each
Session 1,  click here
Session 2,  click here
Session 3, click here

Learn to Sew 6 Hemming
$85
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Garment Construction
Sewing Classes
Sewing Machine Basics
A Sewing Open Lab with Great Tables & Machines
Open Sewing Labs on Mondays w/o machine
Open Sewing Labs on Mondays w/machine
Open Sewing Labs on Wednesdays with machine
Open Sewing Labs on Wednesdays w/o machine
Fitting & Pattern Drafting & Pattern Alterations is done in all the classes!



Workshops with
Kenneth D. King



Trouser Drafting Workshop

April 26-27, 2025
$750
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Trouser/Pant/Jeans Construction Workshop
June 7-8, 2025
$750
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Moulage Drafting (your body double) plus Slopers
July 12-13, 2025
$750
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Using your slopers to design and alter patterns with Ryliss Bod
January 16 - $250
January 17 - $250
August 15 - $250
August 16 - $250
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Private Lessons Late afternoon on Mondays 1 1/2 hours
Private Lessons Fridays for 2 hours
Private Lessons Fridays for 4 hours
Private Lessons Tuesdays for 2 hours
Private Lessons Tuesdays for 4 hours
Private Lessons Thursdays for 4 hours


Gift Certificates in $85 increments Click Here

The Sewing & Design School in Tacoma, WA offers cutting edge sewing classes and workshops with expert instruction in constructing clothing with today's fabrics, personal pattern alterations and fitting, pattern drafting and design, quilting and fiber arts. From teaching beginners to hobbyists and professionals, we have classes that will appeal to all skill levels. We’ll give you helpful tips on adjusting patterns to fit before you sew, eliminating the frustration of wasted time and effort. Our highly qualified instructors, well respected in the sewing and fashion industry, will teach you the easiest and latest methods and trends available to help you achieve your sewing and designing goals.

Measurements are key to getting a custom fit. Every student who sews a garment at the Sewing and Design School has their measurements taken and their patterns altered to fit. Whether you are a newbie to sewing or an experienced quilter or seamstress, a good fit in a garment is a must.

 Altering and Hacking Patterns Class, Part 1, $15 click here.

Part 2 of the Altering and Hacking Patterns has
46 Photo Charts for Minimum Wearing Ease from Tops to Bottoms.  $49 click Here

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Ryliss Bod
Director & Head Instructor
ryliss@comcast.net
 
Instagram @Ryliss_Sewinganddesignschool click here
Host of #SewApril2024
Every day during the month of April has a theme with Sponsors awarding the People's Choice Winners gifts! Check it out. 2024 will be the 8th year of the contest.

Ryliss Bod is the Washington State's Co-Director of the "Make it with Wool Contest". Instagram page click here


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