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Our Cancellation Policy:
Regular Classes without a Registration Deadline
  • If you cancel at least 14 days before class, you would receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal fees.
  • Between 7 & 14 days, a 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of the class except: if the class is full when you cancel and we can fill your space, we would issue 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • If a class is postponed due to weather conditions or the instructor is ill, you will be notified and the class rescheduled. If we cancel the class for any reason, a full refund is issued.

Our Cancellation Policy for Classes, Workshops and Trips with a Registration Deadline

  • If you cancel before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal fees.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, a student will need to replace you, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee and the PayPal Fees..
Start with the Learn to Sew 1 classes if you have no sewing experience or want to brush up on your sewing and need a few good tips to get you going.  No supplies are needed. $65 for 3 hours.

   November 23     2-5 pm Click Here

   December 7       9:30-12:30 Click Here 

If you have sewing experience but need help consider taking an Open Lab.  Mondays 9:30-3:30 or 10-2 with a machine to sew on. Click here 


Classes


4 January 2020


Open Lab Monday in Jan. w/machine 9:30-3:30
- Jan 20, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Mondays Jan 9:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 20, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Jan. Mondays w/machine 10-2 pm
- Jan 20, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Jan.10-2
- Jan 20, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Wednesday Jan 9:30-3:30
- Jan 22, 2020 09:30 am
Open Lab with a sewing instructor to help you with your projects.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wednesday Jan w/machine 9:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 22, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with a sewing machine and the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WEDNESDAY January 12:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 22, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 43.00
Open Lab Wednesday in Jan. w/machine 12:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 22, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 48.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in January
- Jan 24, 2020 09:30 am
Private Sewing Lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Sew Part 2/3 Saturday Jan 9:30-12:30 pm
- Jan 25, 2020 09:30 am
After Learn to Sew 1, alter patterns, cut out and construct a project.

Cost: $ 55.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Ryliss Bod Sundays in January
- Jan 26, 2020 11:00 am
Take a private 2 hour lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Open Lab Mondays Jan 9:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 27, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Monday in Jan. w/machine 9:30-3:30
- Jan 27, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Jan. Mondays w/machine 10-2 pm
- Jan 27, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Jan.10-2
- Jan 27, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Wednesday Jan 9:30-3:30
- Jan 29, 2020 09:30 am
Open Lab with a sewing instructor to help you with your projects.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wednesday Jan w/machine 9:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 29, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with a sewing machine and the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WEDNESDAY January 12:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 29, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 43.00
Open Lab Wednesday in Jan. w/machine 12:30-3:30 pm
- Jan 29, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 48.00
Private Sewing Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in January
- Jan 31, 2020 09:30 am
Private Sewing Lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Hacking/Altering Patterns in Tacoma Saturdays 9:30-12:30 pm
- Feb 01, 2020 09:30 am
Students will alter and/or hack a pattern, cut and sew a muslin, fit and transfer changes back to the pattern for a custom fitted garment

Cost: $ 65.00
Hacking/Altering Patterns in Tacoma Saturdays 9:30-12:30 pm
- Feb 15, 2020 12:00 am
Students will alter and/or hack a pattern, cut and sew a muslin, fit and transfer changes back to the pattern for a custom fitted garment

Cost: $ 65.00

5 February 2020


Learn to Sew Part 2/3 Saturdays Feb 2-5 pm
- Feb 01, 2020 02:00 pm
After completing Learn to Sew, Part 1, you will advance on to make a simple garment.

Cost: $ 55.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Sundays in February
- Feb 02, 2020 11:00 am
Take a private sewing lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb 9:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 03, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb. w/machine 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Feb 03, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Monday in Feb. w/machine 10-2 pm
- Feb 03, 2020 10:00 am
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb, 10-2
- Feb 03, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Wednesday Feb w/ Machine 9:30 - 3:30 pm
- Feb 05, 2020 09:30 am
Spend a day in a sewing lab with the assistance of a sewing instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WED in Feb 9:30-3:30
- Feb 05, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Sewing Lab Wednesdays in February w/machine 12"30-3:30 pm
- Feb 05, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 48.00
Open Lab Feb. Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 05, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish.

Cost: $ 43.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 07, 2020 09:30 am
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 07, 2020 01:00 pm
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Sew Part 1 Saturday Feb. 8 , 2-5 pm
- Feb 08, 2020 02:00 am
Learn to Sew, an Introduction to sewing on Sewing machines.

Cost: $ 65.00
Learn to Sew Part 2/3 Saturdays Feb 2-5 pm
- Feb 08, 2020 02:00 pm
After completing Learn to Sew, Part 1, you will advance on to make a simple garment.

Cost: $ 55.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Sundays in February
- Feb 09, 2020 09:30 am
Take a private sewing lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb 9:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 10, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Monday in Feb. w/machine 10-2 pm
- Feb 10, 2020 10:00 am
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb, 10-2
- Feb 10, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb. w/machine 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Feb 10, 2020 09:30 pm
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Wednesday Feb w/ Machine 9:30 - 3:30 pm
- Feb 12, 2020 09:30 am
Spend a day in a sewing lab with the assistance of a sewing instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WED in Feb 9:30-3:30
- Feb 12, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Sewing Lab Wednesdays in February w/machine 12"30-3:30 pm
- Feb 12, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 48.00
Open Lab Feb. Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 12, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish.

Cost: $ 43.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 14, 2020 09:30 am
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 14, 2020 01:00 pm
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Sew Part 2/3 Saturdays Feb 2-5 pm
- Feb 15, 2020 02:00 pm
After completing Learn to Sew, Part 1, you will advance on to make a simple garment.

Cost: $ 55.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Sundays in February
- Feb 16, 2020 09:30 am
Take a private sewing lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb 9:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 17, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb. w/machine 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Feb 17, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Monday in Feb. w/machine 10-2 pm
- Feb 17, 2020 10:00 am
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb, 10-2
- Feb 17, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Wednesday Feb w/ Machine 9:30 - 3:30 pm
- Feb 19, 2020 09:30 am
Spend a day in a sewing lab with the assistance of a sewing instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WED in Feb 9:30-3:30
- Feb 19, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Sewing Lab Wednesdays in February w/machine 12"30-3:30 pm
- Feb 19, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 48.00
Open Lab Feb. Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 19, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish.

Cost: $ 43.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 21, 2020 09:30 am
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Fridays in February
- Feb 21, 2020 01:00 pm
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod

Cost: $ 150.00
Learn to Sew Part 1 Saturday Feb 22, 9:30-12:30
- Feb 22, 2020 09:30 am
Learn to Sew for complete beginners and those with sewing skills.

Cost: $ 65.00
Learn to Sew Part 2/3 Saturdays Feb 2-5 pm
- Feb 22, 2020 02:00 pm
After completing Learn to Sew, Part 1, you will advance on to make a simple garment.

Cost: $ 55.00
Private Lesson with Ryliss Bod Sundays in February
- Feb 23, 2020 11:00 am
Take a private sewing lesson with Ryliss Bod.

Cost: $ 150.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb 9:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 24, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb. w/machine 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Feb 24, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Monday in Feb. w/machine 10-2 pm
- Feb 24, 2020 10:00 am
The lab is for people who wish to sew or design on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Mondays in Feb, 10-2
- Feb 24, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 45.00
Open Lab Wednesday Feb w/ Machine 9:30 - 3:30 pm
- Feb 26, 2020 09:30 am
Spend a day in a sewing lab with the assistance of a sewing instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Labs WED in Feb 9:30-3:30
- Feb 26, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Sewing Lab Wednesdays in February w/machine 12"30-3:30 pm
- Feb 26, 2020 12:30 pm
The lab is for people who wish to sew on their own with a sewing machine and a teacher available for help if needed.

Cost: $ 48.00
Open Lab Feb. Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 pm
- Feb 26, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish.

Cost: $ 43.00

6 March 2020


Open Lab Monday March 9:30- 3:30 pm
- Mar 02, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor with a sewing machine. .

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in March with machine 10-2
- Mar 02, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Wednesday in March with a machine 9:30-3:30
- Mar 04, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any garment or quilting project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Wednesday March 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Mar 04, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on their projects with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wed. in March 12:30-3:30
- Mar 04, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 43.00
Open Lab Monday March 9:30- 3:30 pm
- Mar 09, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor with a sewing machine. .

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in March with machine 10-2
- Mar 09, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Wednesday in March with a machine 9:30-3:30
- Mar 11, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any garment or quilting project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Wednesday March 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Mar 11, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on their projects with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wed. in March 12:30-3:30
- Mar 11, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 43.00
Learn to Sew 1 Saturday, March 14, 9:30-12:30
- Mar 14, 2020 09:30 am
Learn to sew on a sewing machine,

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Monday March 9:30- 3:30 pm
- Mar 16, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor with a sewing machine. .

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in March with machine 10-2
- Mar 16, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Wednesday in March with a machine 9:30-3:30
- Mar 18, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any garment or quilting project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Wednesday March 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Mar 18, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on their projects with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wed. in March 12:30-3:30
- Mar 18, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 43.00
Open Lab Monday March 9:30- 3:30 pm
- Mar 23, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor with a sewing machine. .

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Mondays in March with machine 10-2
- Mar 23, 2020 10:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Wednesday in March with a machine 9:30-3:30
- Mar 25, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any garment or quilting project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 65.00
Open Lab Wednesday March 9:30 -3:30 pm
- Mar 25, 2020 09:30 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on their projects with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 60.00
Open Lab Wed. in March 12:30-3:30
- Mar 25, 2020 12:30 pm
Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 43.00
Open Lab Mondays in March with machine 10-2
- Mar 30, 2020 12:00 am
Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Cost: $ 50.00
Open Lab Monday March 9:30- 3:30 pm
- Mar 30, 2020 09:30 am
This is an Open Lab allowing you to sew on anything with the assistance of an instructor with a sewing machine. .

Cost: $ 60.00

9 June 2020


Drafting a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma
- Jun 27, 2020 08:30 am
Draft a custom trouser/pant pattern. Using your own measurements, you will be taken step by step through the process of drafting a trouser/pant pattern.

Cost: $ 650.00
Drafting a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King June 27-28 in Tacoma in 2 payments
- Jun 27, 2020 08:30 am
Students will Draft a custom trouser/pant pattern. Using your own measurements, you will be taken step by step through the process of drafting a trouser/pant pattern.

Cost: $ 350.00

All year long


Measurement Chart & Wearing Ease for Woven, Stretch Woven and Knit Fabrics
- Jan 23, 2020 12:00 pm
A Measurement Chart with Wearing Ease Allowances for woven, stretch woven and knit fabrics.

Cost: $ 20.00
GROUP SEWING LESSON for FRIENDS
- Jan 25, 2020 02:00 pm
Group lesson for up to 5 Friends

Cost: $ 300.00
Gift Certificates
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
Gift Certificates may be purchased in any amount over $50, in increments of $50. Or, you may customize it.

Cost: $ 50.00
Book: Minot Method Total Pattern Fit available on Digital Version
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
This is an easy method of adjusting commercial patterns by Jan Minott "Total Pattern Fit" may be emailed to you in a digital version.

Cost: $ 21.95
Book: The Minott Method "Skirts amd Pants" Digital Version
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
The Minott Method takes into account figure differences,with easy to alter commercial patterns directions.

Cost: $ 21.95
Both Minott Books, Total Pattern Fit and Skirts and Pants DIGITAL VERSION
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
Easy method of adjusting commercial patterns from Dresses, Tops, Coats, Skirts and Pants emailed to you in a digital version.

Cost: $ 37.00
Kenneth D. King Lined Raglan Sleeve Coat Pattern, US orders
- Feb 04, 2020 12:00 am
Lined Raglan Sleeve Coat Pattern by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 29.95
Kenneth D. King Lined Raglan Sleeve Coat Pattern, International Orders Only
- Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am
Lined Raglan Sleeve Coat Pattern by Kenneth D. King, International Orders

Cost: $ 56.95
DIGITAL VERSION of PDF Book PATTERNMAKING 2 COURSE NOTES DEVELOPED TO TEACH PATTERNMAKING by Kenneth D. King
- Mar 03, 2020 12:00 pm
Patternmaking 2 Course Notes developed to teach Patternmaking by Kenneth D. King in a DIGITAL VERSION.

Cost: $ 34.27
DIGITAL VERSION of THE COLLARS by Kenneth D. King
- Mar 03, 2020 12:00 pm
This is a continuation of the pattern drafting system Ecole de Guerre-Lavigne from Paris.

Cost: $ 28.27
GROUP SEWING LESSON for FRIENDS
- Mar 21, 2020 02:00 pm
Group lesson for up to 5 Friends

Cost: $ 300.00
Digital Version of Patternmaking 1 Course Notes Developed to teach Patternmaking by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
A Digital Version of the PDF book of Patternmaking 1 Course Notes developed to teach patternmaking by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 34.27
DIGITAL VERSION ofTHE MOULAGE by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
Moulage PDF book in a DIGITAL VERSION.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of THE TROUSER DRAFT by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
Trouser Draft discusses the system of drafting trousers (for men and women) from Measurements.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of THE SKIRTS by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
Couture Pattern Making book on THE SKIRTS in a digital version by Kenneth D. King.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of DRESS LINES by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
Dress lines if the final installment in a series of couture pattern making books by Kenneth D. King.

Cost: $ 22.27
DIGITAL VERSION of the PDF book TAILORED JACKET by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
The Digital Version of the PDF book Tailored Jacket covers the construction of a tailored jack, from cutting out to the finishing.

Cost: $ 30.27
Digital Version of BRUSH FRINGE JACKET by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
This Digital Version of the PDF Book Brush Fringe Jacket shows you how to make tailored clothing with self-fringed edges, while still being able to incorporate sew-in interfacings.

Cost: $ 20.27
DIGITAL VERSION of HANDBAG CONSTRUCTION by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
The Digital Version of the PDF Book Handbag Construction features both the soft, and rigid types of construction, complete with lots of photos.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of MAKING PATTERNS FROM EXISTING GARMENTS by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
DIGITAL VERSION of the PDF book MAKING PATTERS FROM EXISTING GARMENTS by Kenneth D. King outlines the method of taking a pattern from an existing garment, without taking that garment apart.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of EMBELLISHMENTS by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
"Embellishments" gathers many diverse embellishment techniques that Kenneth has written and taught.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION COOL TRICKS TAKES MANHATTAN by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 pm
Kenneth D. King's COOL TRICKS TAKES MANHATTAN is full of Couture Sewing Techniques.

Cost: $ 29.27
DIGITAL VERSION The Basic Sleeve by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
This is a DIGITAL VERSION of the PDF Book THE BASIC SLEEVE by Kenneth D. King.

Cost: $ 19.95
DIGITAL VERSION of the PDF book ADVANCED SLEEVE by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
This is a continuation of the French Pattern drafting method used in THE BASIC SLEEVE.

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of the BIRTH OF A BUSTIER by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Digital Version of the PDF book BIRTH OF A BUSTIER by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 28.27
DIGITAL VERSION of NECKLINES AND DRAPING by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Classic necklines and the "neckline theory" will be covered in this Digital Version of the PDF book NECKLINES AND DRAPING by Kenneth D. King.

Cost: $ 28.27
Lynda Maynard's Book De-Mystifying Fit DIGITAL VERSION
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
De-Mystifying Fit offers a visual approach to fitting with your Moulage or Sloper Basic Pattern.

Cost: $ 27.95

August 2020


Drafting a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King August 15-16 in Tacoma in August
- Aug 15, 2020 08:30 am
Draft a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma

Cost: $ 650.00
Drafting a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King August 15-16 in Tacoma in 2 payments
- Aug 15, 2020 08:30 am
Draft a Custom Trouser/Pant Pattern with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma

Cost: $ 350.00

November 2020


Sewing Techniques and Tips with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma
- Nov 14, 2020 08:30 am
Sew along side Kenneth D. King while he shows you his "Cool Sewing Tricks"

Cost: $ 650.00
Sewing Techniques and Tips with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma in 2 payments
- Nov 14, 2020 08:30 am
You will get the experience of a lifetime sewing along side Kenneth D. King while he shows you his "Cool Sewing Tricks."

Cost: $ 350.00

October 2020


Trouser/Pant/Jeans Construction with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma in 2 payments
- Oct 17, 2020 08:30 am
Using your custom drafted Trouser Pattern made with Kenneth D. King, he will take you through the steps of construction. You choose the style you wish to make.

Cost: $ 350.00
Trouser/Pant/Jeans Construction with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma
- Oct 17, 2020 08:30 pm
Construct your Trouser/Pant/or Jeans made from Your Custom Trouser Draft with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma

Cost: $ 650.00

September 2020


Tailoring Techniques with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma in 3 payments
- Sep 18, 2020 08:30 am
Make Samples of the Techniques used in traditionally tailoring a jacket or coat with Kenneth D. King.

Cost: $ 350.00
Tailoring Techniques with Kenneth D. King in Tacoma
- Sep 18, 2020 08:30 am
3 day Tailoring Technique workshop with Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 975.00

The Bookstore


Flash Drive Book - The Skirts by Kenneth D. King
- Jan 21, 2020 12:00 am
The Skirts by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping and all applicable taxes included. The Skirts is another installment of the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne system of pattern drafting.

Cost: $ 28.27
Book: Minott Method Skirts and Pants available on Flash Drive US Shipping
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
The Minott method takes into account figure differences; skirts and pants are drafted to fit one's hip shape and posture type, not just waist and hip measurements.

Cost: $ 27.00
Book: Minot Method Total Pattern Fit available on Flash Drive
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
This is an easy method of adjusting commercial patterns.

Cost: $ 27.00
Book: The Minott Method Total Pattern Fit on a Flash Drive - International Shipping
- Jan 30, 2020 12:00 am
The Minot Method is an easy method of adjusting commercial patterns to fit.

Cost: $ 47.00
Flash Drive Book - Making Garments from Existing Garments by Kenneth D. King
- Feb 02, 2020 12:00 am
Making Garments from Existing Garments by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping included. If you have a garment that you love, one that you’d like more of, you can use this way of taking a pattern from it without ripping the garment apart.

Cost: $ 28.27
How Posture Controls Fit by Jan Minott - US shipping
- Feb 02, 2020 12:00 pm
Jan Minott's handout for adjusting pants and skirt patterns for your posture type.

Cost: $ 15.00
How Posture Controls Fit by Jan Minott - International Shipping
- Feb 02, 2020 12:00 pm
Jan Minott's handout for adjusting pants and skirt patterns for your posture type.

Cost: $ 32.00
How Posture Controls Fit by Jan Minott Digital Version
- Feb 02, 2020 12:00 pm
This is a handout given to student's attending Jan Minott's Skirt and Pant Alteration Classes that is emailed to you.

Cost: $ 12.00
Book: The Minott Method Skirts and Pants on Flash Drive International Shipping
- Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am
An easy method developed by Jan Minott to alter commercial patterns for a custom fit.

Cost: $ 47.00
Both Minott Books, Total Pattern Fit and Skirts and Pants on Flash Drive International orders
- Mar 01, 2020 12:00 pm
Both Minott Method Books: Total Pattern Fit and Skirts and Pants on a Flash Drive or Digital Version International orders .

Cost: $ 67.00
Bodice Wrinkle Chart- Minot Method US Shipping
- Mar 03, 2020 12:00 am
These Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott. The wrinkle charts also include the alterations to correct the wrinkles found in a poor fit.

Cost: $ 20.00
Both Minott Books, Total Pattern Fit and Skirts and Pants on Flash Drive Includes Shipping in the US
- Mar 03, 2020 12:00 am
Total Pattern Fit and Skirts and Pants; Adjusting, Drafting, Coding and Fitting Sewing Patterns. Get both books and save money.

Cost: $ 43.00
Flash Drive Book - Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan by Kenneth D. King
- Mar 03, 2020 12:00 pm
NEW Flash Drive book! Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan By Kenneth D. King Kenneth has introduced yet another book, on garment techniques, called Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan!

Cost: $ 29.27
The KDK Bag, shipped within WA state
- Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 101.29
The KDK Bag, picked up at the Sewing and Design School
- Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 82.58
The KDK Bag, shipping within the US
- Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 92.00
The KDK Bag, shipping Internationally
- Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 110.00
Tacoma Poncho Pattern by Ryliss Bod
- Apr 02, 2020 12:00 am
Tacoma Poncho pattern with collar and front closure.

Cost: $ 14.00
Beginning Sewing Class Notes in a Digital version
- May 26, 2020 12:00 am
Digital version of the Beginning Sewing Class notes with measurement charts, sizing charts, ease charts and basic sewing information.

Cost: $ 27.00
Flash Drive Book The Moulage by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
The Moulage By Kenneth D. King . The moulage is the foundation of the couture pattern drafting system taught by the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne in Paris. This is a system of measuring the figure, calculating, and drafting a pattern that will fit the torso like a second skin, incorporating any of the infinite variations of shape the human figure can take.

Cost: $ 43.27
Flash Drive Book The Basic Sleeve by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
The Basic Sleeve by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive book* – 89 pages • $19.95 US – shipping included Once you get your slopers, you will need a sleeve. This book continues with the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne system of couture pattern drafting, to draft the three most basic set-in sleeves: Shirt sleeve, fitted sleeve with elbow dart, and two-part tailored sleeve.

Cost: $ 19.95
Flash Drive Book The Trouser Draft by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
Trouser Draft by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* – 178 Pages • Includes Video Demonstration • $24.95 US – shipping and all applicable taxes included. Trouser Draft discusses the system of drafting trousers (for men and women) from measurements.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book The Collars by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
The Collars by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping included. The Collars is another installment in the series of couture patternmaking CD books.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book - Handbag Construction by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
Handbag Construction by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping included. Handbag Construction is a CD book, based on the popular classes Kenneth teaches at www.patternreview.com.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book - Dress Lines by Kenneth D. King - International Orders only
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
Dress Lines by Kenneth D. King ? The Dress Lines CD is the final installment of the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne pattern drafting system.

Cost: $ 40.27
Lynda Maynard's CD Book De-mystifying Fit- US Orders Only
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
This CD Book offers a visual approach to fitting. A moulage/sloper/basic pattern that has been fitted or drafted to your personal measurements is duplicated in clear plastic with the necessary reference points

Cost: $ 27.95
Lynda Maynard's CD Book De-Mystifying Fit, International orders
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
CD Book offers a visual approach to fitting. A moulage/sloper/basic pattern that has been fitted or drafted to your personal measurements is duplicated in clear plastic with the necessary reference points

Cost: $ 39.95
Flash Drive book Patternmaking 2 Course Notes Developed to teach Patternmaking by Kenneth D. King
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
CD Patternmaking 2 Course Notes Developed to teach Patternmaking by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 34.27
Antique Silk Covered Snaps -Pale Yellow, Light Yellow and Green - View D -3 packs
- May 31, 2020 12:00 am
Antique Silk Covered Snaps -Pale Yellow, Light Yellow and Green - View D -3 packs

Cost: $ 25.50
Flash Drive Book The Moulage by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
• A Flash Drive book* – 130 pages • Includes Video Demonstration on CD-ROM. • $24.95 US – shipping and all applicable taxes included The moulage is the foundation of the couture pattern drafting system taught by the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne in Paris. This is a system of measuring the figure, calculating, and drafting a pattern that will fit the torso like a second skin, incorporating any of the infinite variations of shape the human figure can take.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book - The Basic Sleeve by Kenneth D. King - International orders only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
The Basic Sleeve by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive book* – 89 pages • $33.95 US – shipping included Once you get your slopers, you will need a sleeve. This book continues with the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne system of couture pattern drafting, to draft the three most basic set-in sleeves: Shirt sleeve, fitted sleeve with elbow dart, and two-part tailored sleeve.

Cost: $ 41.27
Flash Drive Book Trouser by Kenneth D. King - Internaltional Orders only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Trouser Draft by Kenneth D. King Trouser Draft discusses the system of drafting trousers (for men and women) from measurements.

Cost: $ 41.27
Flash Drive Book The Collars by Kenneth D. King Internaltional Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
The Collars by Kenneth D. King The Collars is another installment in the series of couture patternmaking CD books.

Cost: $ 43.27
Flash Drive Book - Brush Fringe Jacket by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Brush Fringe Jacket by Kenneth D. King • A Book on a Flash Drive* • $17.95 US – shipping included.

Cost: $ 22.27
Flash Drive Book- The Brush Fringe Jacket by Kenneth D. King - International Orders only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Brush Fringe Jacket by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 36.27
Flash Drive Book - The Skirts by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
The Skirts by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $38.95 US – shipping included. The Skirts is another installment of the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne system of pattern drafting.

Cost: $ 38.95
Flash Drive Book - Dress Lines by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Dress Lines by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $19.95 US – shipping included. The Dress Lines CD is the final installment of the Ecole Guerre-Lavigne pattern drafting system.

Cost: $ 22.27
Flash Drive Book - Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan - International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
NEW Flash Drive book! Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan By Kenneth D. King Kenneth has introduced yet another book, on garment techniques, called Cool Tricks Takes Manhattan!

Cost: $ 44.27
Flash Drive Book - Birth of a Bustier by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Birth of a Bustier by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping included. If you’ve ever made strapless garments, you will know how difficult it is to make a garment that fits well and stays in place.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book - Birth of a Bustier by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Birth of a Bustier by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $38.95 US – shipping included. If you’ve ever made strapless garments, you will know how difficult it is to make a garment that fits well and stays in place.

Cost: $ 38.95
Flash Drive Book - Tailored Jacket by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Tailored Jacket by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book, 289 pages* • $27.95 US – shipping included. My aim was to create a book that illustrates the process so well that one would feel confident to try an tailored jacket.

Cost: $ 30.27
Flash Drive Book- Patternmaking 2 Course Notes Developed to teach patternmaking by Kenneth D. King - International Orders
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 am
Flash Drive Book- Patternmaking 2 Course Notes Developed to teach Patternmaking by Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 48.27
Flash Drive Book Advanced Sleeve by Kenneth D. King International orders only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Advanced Sleeve by Kenneth D. King Advanced sleeve picks up where The Basic Sleeve leaves off

Cost: $ 41.27
Flash Drive Book Necklines and Draping by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Necklines and Draping by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $24.95 US – shipping and all applicable taxes included.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book Necklines and Draping by Kenneth D. King International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Necklines and Draping by Kenneth D. King • A Flash Drive Book* • $38.95 US – shipping included. This is the next installment in the series of couture pattern making CD’s.

Cost: $ 43.27
Flash Drive Book - Making Garments from Existing Garments by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
Making Garments from Existing Garments by Kenneth D. King If you have a garment that you love, one that you’d like more of, you can use this way of taking a pattern from it without ripping the garment apart.

Cost: $ 43.27
Flash Drive Book - Embellishments by Kenneth D. King
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
NEW Flash Drive book! Embellishments By Kenneth D. King Price includes shipping and tax. There’s a new CD book out by Kenneth! Called Embellishments, it gathers many diverse embellishment techniques that Kenneth has written about, taught at the Fashion Insititute of Technology, and across the country.

Cost: $ 28.27
Flash Drive Book - Embellishments by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- Jun 28, 2020 12:00 pm
NEW Flash Drive book! Embellishments By Kenneth D. King

Cost: $ 38.95
Flash Drive Book - Tailored Jacket by Kenneth D. King - International Orders Only
- Aug 30, 2020 12:00 am
Tailored Jacket by Kenneth D. King .

Cost: $ 44.27
Bodice Wrinkle Chart - Minott Method International Shipping
- Jan 03, 2021 12:00 am
Wrinkle Chart from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 40.00
Bodice Wrinkle Chart Minott Method Digital Version
- Feb 07, 2021 12:00 pm
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00

Want Ads


Sell Your Sewing Items (over $100) in the Want Ads Listing
- Jan 28, 2020 12:00 am
List your AD for the low price of $27 for a 1 month listing.

Cost: $ 27.00
Sell Your Sewing Items (Under $100) in the Want Ads Listing
- Jan 28, 2020 12:00 am
List your Ad for the low price of $10 for 1 month 's listing for items that total $100 or less.

Cost: $ 10.00

Private Lessons available for hectic schedules


Torri is learning how to use her new sewing machine by making a sleeveless blouse. She completed 2 pairs of pants, one lined, before heading off to college on the east coast on a volleyball scholarship.  Pants are generally too short for her and now she has a pattern to fit and can continue to make variety of styles.
Kristina 1st dress was Vogue 8900
Her goal: study Fashion Design in New York





Mattie finished her top and wore it home in her Learning to Sew class.  Her goal is to be a fashion designer.












Draping


Make Your own DRESS FORM


Email Ryliss@comcast.net if interested in this class.












Dress Forms 2015












Inspiration from the runways


 

Koos van den Akker Vogue 1277

Calendar


Jan 20
Open Lab Monday in Jan. w/machine 9:30-3:30

Open labs are set up for people to quilt or sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Jan 20
Open Lab Mondays in Jan.10-2

Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Jan 20
Open Lab Mondays Jan 9:30-3:30 pm

Open labs are set up for people to sew on any project they wish at their own pace with the help of an instructor.

Jan 20
Open Lab Jan. Mondays w/machine 10-2 pm
Jan 21
Flash Drive Book - The Skirts by Kenneth D. King
Jan 22
Open Lab Wednesday Jan 9:30-3:30
View Calendar »

Gift Cards

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Maison Margiela


Magpie trend fall 2015

Fendi


Frayed Tweed

New Pattern Vogue 9166





New Pattern Vogue 1484


Boss


Basic Knit Block Workshop with Lynda Maynard

New Patterns


 Vogue 1494

New Patterns


New Pattern Vogue 9167


 

Our Cancellation Policy:
  • If you cancel at least 14 days before class, you would receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee.
  • Between 7 & 14 days, a 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • No refunds on cancellations within 7 days of the class except: if the class is full when you cancel and we can fill your space, we would issue 100% credit towards another class to be taken within 6 months.
  • If a class is postponed due to weather conditions or the instructor is ill, you will be notified and the class rescheduled. If we cancel the class for any reason, a full refund is issued.

Our Cancellation Policy for Classes with a Registration Deadline: Workshops or events with instructors brought in from another state or country.

  • If you cancel before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, a student will need to replace you, less a $5.00 processing fee.

Our Cancellation Policy for Trips with a Registration Deadline
  • If you cancel before the registration deadline or date the trip fills and arrangements are booked, you will receive a full refund, less a $5.00 processing fee. You will be notified prior to the early booking.
  • If you cancel after the registration deadline, you will need cancellation insurance, at an additional cost.

Welt Pocket Opening Instructional Video


 
Watch a Video on construction a Welt Pocket Opening by Threads.


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