SandiMacD
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Date: 11/4/12 6:44 AM I have been researching programs for a few weeks now. I am finding seminars on specific topics and BA & MA degrees. I even found one online dressmaking/drafting course- which seems bizarre because for me in person instruction would be crucial. I want to see and feel and interact with the techniques in the classroom.
Does anyone know of any non-degree dressmaking/tailoring/alteration programs? Not a few days of a seminar, but an actual diploma or certificate course that is accredited so that I can use my GI bill?
I would like to open my own business eventually.
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TamNearPDX
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Date: 11/4/12 11:04 AM This does not appear to be in your neck of the woods, but sending info anyway...
Portland Sewing |
diane s
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Date: 11/4/12 6:02 PM Were you looking to stay in FL? ------ My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since. |
SandiMacD
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Date: 11/4/12 7:23 PM Yes, would like to stay in FL but may consider a temporary relocation. ------ re-living my youth through sewing... |
kathi s
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 1 member likes this. Date: 11/4/12 10:21 PM Have you looked into possible dressmaking and design classes at a community college? Here, in the Sacramento region, you can get an associate degree at American River College, I believe. I haven't been able to ate d classes there because of my job, but I understand it's very challenging. |
SandiMacD
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Date: 11/5/12 5:40 AM Yes, CC was my first thought. The closest is Orlando do I would have to relocate each semester. But I don't need all the undergrad coursework. Have a BA and MS so really just want the technique. Would rather not draw that out over 4 semesters if I can get it in a shorter time frame. ------ re-living my youth through sewing... |
SandiMacD
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In reply to TamNearPDX <<
Date: 11/5/12 5:41 AM The Portland Sewing link won't load. Will try plugging that into a search engine. Have family up that way. ------ re-living my youth through sewing... |
Michelle T
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Date: 11/5/12 9:39 AM Try contacting Kathleen Fasanella at http://fashion-incubator.com/. She is an incredible resource for pattern making, and sewing production. Her book is full on great information on the sewn product business. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student |
SandiMacD
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Date: 11/5/12 4:28 PM Thanks- found out she's in Austrailia though. ------ re-living my youth through sewing... |
skae
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Date: 11/5/12 5:05 PM Have you checked your local collage. ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these |