About Us
After a long and rewarding career teaching sewing to adults and teens at a local technical college, I just didn't want the fun to end! I also felt there was a great demand to provide our community with affordable classes on a variety of topics, including custom made clothing, pattern fitting and alterations, pattern drafting, and textiles.
Students who have taken our classes not only come away with refined sewing skills, but the confidence to start their own businesses, find jobs in the fashion and design industry, or earn 4-year degrees. In fact, our students are armed with the knowledge necessary to be accepted by prestigious schools such as the University of Washington, Oregon State University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and various Art institutes.
I'm passionate about learning everything there is to know in this industry and it's my desire to bring Tacoma, Washington “The Best of the Best” in sewing and drafting instructors. As in the past, I will continue to invite experts like Kenneth D. King and instructors Lynda Maynard and Anne Whalley to our school for the benefit of our students.
If you're in the Tacoma area and would love to learn the art of garment sewing, we hope you'll contact us!
~Ryliss Bod
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.
Students who have taken our classes not only come away with refined sewing skills, but the confidence to start their own businesses, find jobs in the fashion and design industry, or earn 4-year degrees. In fact, our students are armed with the knowledge necessary to be accepted by prestigious schools such as the University of Washington, Oregon State University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and various Art institutes.
I'm passionate about learning everything there is to know in this industry and it's my desire to bring Tacoma, Washington “The Best of the Best” in sewing and drafting instructors. As in the past, I will continue to invite experts like Kenneth D. King and instructors Lynda Maynard and Anne Whalley to our school for the benefit of our students.
If you're in the Tacoma area and would love to learn the art of garment sewing, we hope you'll contact us!
~Ryliss Bod
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.
Learn to Sew 2 - Beginning Sewing
Stephanie Bailey, Faculty Instructor in Fashion Merchandising at Texas Christian University, attended Kenneth D. King's Moulage and Sleeve Drafting Workshop with her mother.
Students travel from as far away as Florida to attend the Sewing & Design School
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