New York Garment District Field Trip
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Sewing Class with Fashion Designer Julio Cesar

       November 12-14, 2024

Tuesday, November 12

9-11:30 AM – This is Optional “Designer Sewing Techniques” class with Julio Cesar, Fashion Designer. Julio will demonstrate and provide information on how to use these techniques in his New York studio. Class size is limited to 8. Tuition $150 to be paid directly to Julio Cesar. Registration is separate of this trip.

Lunch – BYO

1-5 PM- Fabric Shopping with Ryliss

Ryliss has put together a walking tour of the garment district that is full of fabrics and trims. She will help you with your fabric selections and answer your sewing questions. Everyone will receive a list of stores with addresses so they may return during their free time.

Wednesday, November 13, ½ day

9:30 -10:30 AM - Visit Kenneth D. King, Fashion Designer, Instructor and Author at his studio.

11-Noon - Couture Fabric Shopping at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics.

12:30-1:30 PM-Lunch in Little Italy BYO

Thursday, November 14, ½ day

9-Noon -Shopping for Buttons, Zippers, Trims, Ribbings, and Sewing Tools.

Noon-1 Lunch, BYO

Attendees must make their own flight and hotel arrangements. Ground transportation and food during the stay in New York city is not covered. Ryliss will be staying at the Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square 350 West 39th Street. 

Helpful to bring pattern envelopes for yardage information.

Registration Deadline: October 15th.  Meaning no refunds after this date unless I get a replacement for you.

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.

Frequently asked questions
      How do I get my fabric purchases home?  Most stores will mail them for you.  Kashi at Metro Textiles has even held your purchases until the end of the trip and then mails them.

      I want to take in a play or musical, is there anyone else that wants to do that?  You will have an opportunity to meet and greet all the travelers.  Many group up and go together.

      Will there be a group lunch(s) or dinner(s)?  It's New York and I have found it easier if we break up into smaller groups to dine at a restaurant.  I will check around as the date gets closer to see if I can find a restaurant that will seat a large group. 

      What if I can't walk far?  The hotel will be within blocks of the fabric stores.  You can easily take a Lyft or Uber; they are everywhere and not that expensive when you ride with other sewing friends.

What I take to New York.

A backpack with my laptop, 1 change of clothes, makeup and medicines. My Dr. told me to switch from a carry-on to the backpack to prevent bursitis in my shoulder from acting up, previously caused by lifting my carry-on up in the overhead bins.

1 check-in suitcase
  *A coat with a hood.  My arms and hands need to be free.
  *Walking shoes/tennis shoes.  They are the most comfortable and supportive shoes I have. 
  *I preload my phone with APPS for New York city maps for walking and subways, restaurants... 
  *Fill my suitcase with Air pockets (from packages mailed to me) or crumbled garbage bags to fill up space I am saving for returning home with purchases.
  *Small Shoulder bag that carries my regular purse stuff.
  *Separates that all go together.
  *A Scarf- in case it gets cold. I found nice ones in New York
  *Face Masks, in case…
  *Ibuprofen or Aspirin

You can find anything in New York, so don't worry if you forget something.