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Our Cancellation Policy:
Regular Classes without a Registration Deadline
  • If you cancel at least 14 days before class, you will 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 will 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..
An Email confirmation will be sent to you to the address on your PayPal account.
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. $85 for 3 hours.

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If you have sewing experience but need help consider taking an Open Lab. 
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


Classes


The Bookstore


New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 32-46"

Cost: $ 21.95
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Feb 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 32-46"

Cost: $ 21.95
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Mar 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 32-46"

Cost: $ 21.95
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Apr 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- May 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 32-46"

Cost: $ 21.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Jun 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Jul 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Aug 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Sep 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Oct 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Nov 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
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
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Dec 02, 2025 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
New Version has sizes for 32" to 51" busts and is color code for different sizes.

Cost: $ 34.95
Bodice Wrinkle Charts are taken from the Total Pattern Fit by Jan Minott.

Cost: $ 15.00
The Kenneth D. King Sewing Tool Bag

Cost: $ 98.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27
An Unlined Princess Seam Hooded Coat PDF Pattern for Bust/Chest sized 48-62"

Cost: $ 21.95
Hems 101
- Jan 02, 2026 12:00 pm

Hem depths for pants, skirts, dresses, jackets, coats, blouses and shirts.

Cost: $ 12.00
Kenneth outlines his techniques for sewing first, leather, and then fur.

Cost: $ 29.27

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


All Day Private Lesson on Thursdays

Spend a day sewing with Ryliss Bod on anything you wish.

All Day Private Lesson for 2 on Thursdays

Spend a day sewing, drafting and altering with Ryliss Bod.

Using your slopers to design and alter patterns with Ryliss

After completing Kenneth D. King's Moulage and/or Trouser Workshops, Ryliss will follow up with showing you how to use your Slopers.

Jan 16
2 hour private lessons Thursdays
Jan 16
PRIVATE LESSON FOR TWO - 2 hours Thursdays
Jan 16
2 hour private lessons Thursdays

Gift Cards


Purchase a Gift Cards:
Amount: $ (Expires in 12 months)


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


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.