Beginner Dressmaking

I learned how to sew a dress. After creating 2 muslin samples, I completed the class with a presentable dress that fit well. The group was small enough to allow for very good individualized attention.

Great class for beginners! I’m confident now to start sewing on my own thanks to this class. Daniel is a very good teacher!

You will definitely learn the basic dressmaking skills and a lot of what you take away depends on the the amount of time you dedicate to practicing away from class. This class will provide you the badic foundation. Max 6 people to a class. 6 weeks worked very well for me and the teacher is very experienced and knowledgeable.

This was a six week Dressmaking Class. There were two very knowledgeable instructors, helpful, and pleasant, however one of them was extremely difficult to understand. Class 1 we introduced ourselves, the instructors introduced themselves and asked us (the students) what we wanted to get out of this class. My reply was that I have some sewing knowledge, but I have difficulty reading patterns, and that was why I was taking this class. These two Instructors were there for the first three classes; I did gain some new knowledge, however I still am not clear about actually reading the pattern, since they demonstrated the steps us as we went along but did not refer to the instructions that are included with the pattern. When the other students and I arrived for the fourth class, neither of these women were there; a young man was there instead. He was also personable, but he did not inform us that he was taking the class over until we asked if he was their replacement. The Director, Wanda also did not tell us that neither she or the other Instructor would be there for the last three classes. Daniel told us he would be there for the next three classes because Wanda was moving from Brooklyn to Long Island (there was no explanation for the other Instructor), and that his name is Daniel. Since Wanda was moving, I am sure this was something that was planned quite a while ago, and I think it would have been courteous for her to let us know that they would not be finishing the class. Daniel was personable, but he spent most of the evening looking at his phone. He did respond if we asked for his assistance; he too is knowledgeable, but he could have put the phone away and have been more attentive to his students. I did come home with a very nice dress, but I still am not sure I could construct this garment while trying to follow the pattern on my own. This was a rather expensive class, and although, as I mentioned, I did come away with some new knowledge, but I think the Director could have made more of an effort to meet the needs of her students, and not have scheduled this course in between her move.

The class is very informative and fun. The instructor Danny Mayorga is an absolute rock star. Overall a great way to start your Saturday mornings. Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this class. Sewing is a relatively new hobby to me, and I thought this class gave me the tools and techniques to understand what would be involved in making a dress, and then hopefully future projects.

I would have given the class a 5 if the class was more comfortable. It was the hottest I have ever been. Air conditioner was never working right so it was very uncomfortable.The instructor Amber is excellent . She was patient, and talented.

The instructors are friendly and helpful. They take the class at your individual pace and I think you get a lot for your month. There was only four in the class so was easy to get bespoke guidance. Some of us could have had a slightly harder pattern but would have been difficult to do in the time given.

Amber was fantastic. Great class, even though it might be a bit frustrating for a total beginner. The school should invest in better sewing machines.