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- Are you a Project Runway aficionado who wants to become a fashion designer?
- Current designer who wants to improve their sewing and pattern making skills?
- Do you want to learn how to make your own clothing?
- Learn details about the fashion and apparel industry?
- Want to learn how to sew?
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AAC School Of Fashion Design
Education CenterThis page includes everything Albuquerque Apparel Center is currently offering
in the area of One-On-One Assistance, Classes, and Workshops. Classes listed are available as group classes or through Design&Sew 1on1. |
Zippers
Pockets
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Darts
Seam Finishes
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Sewing and Machine Basics
Buttons and Buttonholes
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One-On-One Assistance
Design&Sew 1on1
Do you have a favorite pattern you want to sew?
Are there parts of pattern making/altering and/or sewing that you don’t understand or want additional help with?
Award Winning Fashion Designer and Albuquerque Apparel Center President Melissa Lea will explain things 1on1 and teach you how to accomplish your design dreams!
Bring patterns, pictures and/or sketches of your favorite designs and
inspirations along with a list of the designing skills you would like to learn.
Classes are a mix of seam and finishing techniques, pattern drafting techniques using industry tools and constructing your finished garment. All you need to bring is a pattern, thread, pins, scissors, seam ripper, and fabric. Muslin is available for purchase in class.
Eliminate the stress of hauling in your sewing machine ~ You can use ours!
Unable to make it to the studio? Melissa will come to you!
Additional travel expense apply.
$45.00 hr. Sixth hour FREE!
To schedule a Design&Sew 1on1 session:
info@AbqApparelCenter.com or 505-803-6966.
Are there parts of pattern making/altering and/or sewing that you don’t understand or want additional help with?
Award Winning Fashion Designer and Albuquerque Apparel Center President Melissa Lea will explain things 1on1 and teach you how to accomplish your design dreams!
Bring patterns, pictures and/or sketches of your favorite designs and
inspirations along with a list of the designing skills you would like to learn.
Classes are a mix of seam and finishing techniques, pattern drafting techniques using industry tools and constructing your finished garment. All you need to bring is a pattern, thread, pins, scissors, seam ripper, and fabric. Muslin is available for purchase in class.
Eliminate the stress of hauling in your sewing machine ~ You can use ours!
Unable to make it to the studio? Melissa will come to you!
Additional travel expense apply.
$45.00 hr. Sixth hour FREE!
To schedule a Design&Sew 1on1 session:
info@AbqApparelCenter.com or 505-803-6966.
Albuquerque Apparel Center Cancellation/Reschedule and No Show Policy
Albuquerque Apparel Center lets you change or cancel a class, workshop, or other service within 72 hours of the scheduled event
and get a credit for the full amount, applicable toward any future class, workshop, or other service AAC provides within a year
of the original payment date. If you are not planning to attend any portion of your scheduled class, workshop, or other service,
please cancel or change your reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled event. Clients who fail to cancel or change their scheduled event and fail to attend are subject to our No Show Policy, in which the entire reserved amount will be cancelled and all funds from the “No Show” event will be forfeited and may not be used or applied toward future classes, workshops, or other services.
Albuquerque Apparel Center lets you change or cancel a class, workshop, or other service within 72 hours of the scheduled event
and get a credit for the full amount, applicable toward any future class, workshop, or other service AAC provides within a year
of the original payment date. If you are not planning to attend any portion of your scheduled class, workshop, or other service,
please cancel or change your reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled event. Clients who fail to cancel or change their scheduled event and fail to attend are subject to our No Show Policy, in which the entire reserved amount will be cancelled and all funds from the “No Show” event will be forfeited and may not be used or applied toward future classes, workshops, or other services.
Classes / Workshops
AAC School Of Fashion Design
Learn the aesthetics of high-end fashion couture garment and wearable art construction techniques. From
concept to consumer, we cover inspirational concepts, flat pattern design/drafting & draping, sewing, and more!
Albuquerque Apparel Center School Of Fashion Design provides a quality apparel and accessory education
in a safe and positive environment of wholistic wellness to various ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientation.
We emphasize individual attention, focusing on each students individual learning style, preparing them
to think critically and imaginatively, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning and giving.
Working together with various "helping hand" service related organizations, AAC School Of Fashion Design
also provides Fashion Design classes and workshops to those in need of a hand "UP" to get them
back on their feet and functioning positively and productively. FD Classes and Workshops offer
these students an opportunity to discover self-worth within themselves and guide them in directions toward opportunities to help themselves, their families, and their communities.
concept to consumer, we cover inspirational concepts, flat pattern design/drafting & draping, sewing, and more!
Albuquerque Apparel Center School Of Fashion Design provides a quality apparel and accessory education
in a safe and positive environment of wholistic wellness to various ages, ethnicities, and sexual orientation.
We emphasize individual attention, focusing on each students individual learning style, preparing them
to think critically and imaginatively, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning and giving.
Working together with various "helping hand" service related organizations, AAC School Of Fashion Design
also provides Fashion Design classes and workshops to those in need of a hand "UP" to get them
back on their feet and functioning positively and productively. FD Classes and Workshops offer
these students an opportunity to discover self-worth within themselves and guide them in directions toward opportunities to help themselves, their families, and their communities.
AAC School Of Fashion Design Mission Statement
AAC School Of Fashion Design strives to provide a quality apparel education to all ages ethnicities, and sexual orientation which emphasizes individual attention. Our commitment is to prepare our students to think
critically and imaginatively, to become responsible citizens, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning.
critically and imaginatively, to become responsible citizens, and to develop a pattern of lifelong learning.
The Purpose of an Education at AAC School Of Fashion Design
AAC School of Fashion Design provides a quality apparel education to all ages with emphasis on individual attention. We guide students in revealing their creative talents, assist them in the growth and expansion of those talents, and provide them opportunities to share their talents with others that provides them a means of financial support, fulfillment in life, and service to others. In addition, we provide mentorship programs for schools and organizations.
Melissa Lea (at right) with Flat Pattern class students.
Fashion Design Classes and Workshops
Various levels of classes are available from learning to set up, operate, and trouble shoot sewing machines
to creating your own patterns from a basic pattern block. Choose a 3-hour workshop focusing on buttonholes, pockets, zippers, and more. Dive in deeper with a detailed sewing class designing the perfect fit and finish of tops, skirts, and pants. Learn to make and manipulate your own patterns. Design Costumes for Film and Theatre.
Don’t forget undergarments! Study their history and create a corset or other “undie” of your choice.
If you are interested in a class or workshop that is TBA (To Be Announced), please let us know.
to creating your own patterns from a basic pattern block. Choose a 3-hour workshop focusing on buttonholes, pockets, zippers, and more. Dive in deeper with a detailed sewing class designing the perfect fit and finish of tops, skirts, and pants. Learn to make and manipulate your own patterns. Design Costumes for Film and Theatre.
Don’t forget undergarments! Study their history and create a corset or other “undie” of your choice.
If you are interested in a class or workshop that is TBA (To Be Announced), please let us know.
Zippers
Pockets
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Darts
Seam Finishes
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Sewing and Machine Basics
Buttonholes and Buttons
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Albuquerque Apparel Center Cancellation/Reschedule and No Show Policy
Albuquerque Apparel Center lets you change or cancel a class, workshop, or other service within 72 hours of the scheduled event
and get a credit for the full amount, applicable toward any future class, workshop, or other service AAC provides within a year
of the original payment date. If you are not planning to attend any portion of your scheduled class, workshop, or other service,
please cancel or change your reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled event. Clients who fail to cancel or change their scheduled event and fail to attend are subject to our No Show Policy, in which the entire reserved amount will be cancelled and all funds from the “No Show” event will be forfeited and may not be used or applied toward future classes, workshops, or other services.
Albuquerque Apparel Center lets you change or cancel a class, workshop, or other service within 72 hours of the scheduled event
and get a credit for the full amount, applicable toward any future class, workshop, or other service AAC provides within a year
of the original payment date. If you are not planning to attend any portion of your scheduled class, workshop, or other service,
please cancel or change your reservation at least 72 hours prior to scheduled event. Clients who fail to cancel or change their scheduled event and fail to attend are subject to our No Show Policy, in which the entire reserved amount will be cancelled and all funds from the “No Show” event will be forfeited and may not be used or applied toward future classes, workshops, or other services.
Sewing Workshops have been
postponed until further notice.
If you would like to be notified of changes, please sign up to receive our Newsletters.
Classes and Workshops are held at Albuquerque Apparel Center:
20 First Plaza Center NW, Suite 31 ABQ, NM 87102 | First Plaza Galeria. Phone: 505-803-6966.
(Downtown, South of the Abq Convention Center between Tijeras & Copper, and 2nd & 3rd.)
If you are interested in a class or workshop that is offered on a day/time you are unavailable,
please contact us with a day/time that is best for you. There is a possibility
the class can be offered at your requested day/time in the future.
If you are interested in a class or workshop listed in the Curriculum, but it is not listed in
Current Class and Workshop Listing and Descriptions, please contact us with a day/time that is best for you.
There is a possibility the class can be offered at your requested day/time in the future.
20 First Plaza Center NW, Suite 31 ABQ, NM 87102 | First Plaza Galeria. Phone: 505-803-6966.
(Downtown, South of the Abq Convention Center between Tijeras & Copper, and 2nd & 3rd.)
If you are interested in a class or workshop that is offered on a day/time you are unavailable,
please contact us with a day/time that is best for you. There is a possibility
the class can be offered at your requested day/time in the future.
If you are interested in a class or workshop listed in the Curriculum, but it is not listed in
Current Class and Workshop Listing and Descriptions, please contact us with a day/time that is best for you.
There is a possibility the class can be offered at your requested day/time in the future.
Registration:
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It's easy to register for classes and workshops:
1. Locate the classes/workshops you are interested in listed below under Class and Workshop Listing and Descriptions: Contact us by email (info@abqapparelcenter.com) or phone (505-803-6966) to set up times and dates. 2. Payments will be set up while scheduling your class times and dates: AAC accepts Cash, Check and Credit Card Payments. (If paying by cash or check, please be sure to include applicable tax.) Checks made out to Abq Apparel Center may be mailed to PO Box 26735, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125. See you at class time! Our office is located at 20 First Plaza Center NW, Suite 31 ABQ, NM 87102 | First Plaza Galeria. (South of the Abq Convention Center between Tijeras & Copper, 2nd & 3rd.) Questions? Contact Abq Apparel Center: info@AbqApparelCenter.com or 505-803-6966. |
Curriculum:
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Albuquerque Apparel Center School of Fashion Design classes and workshops are designed to meet the busy schedule of the professional, working, or retired adult in addition to teenagers. Each is designed to be complete within themselves, meaning each start and ends with a specific project. They are best taken in the following order, but not required. Students may take any class/workshop at anytime to fit your needs.
THE BASICS: (3 hour workshop) This workshop (THE BASICS) is A MUST! You must know how to properly operate a sewing machine and know how to sew. If you already know how to use a sewing machine, or you are unsure, feel free to contact Albuquerque Apparel Center.
THE DETAILS: (3 hours workshops) The following workshops (THE DETAILS) can be taken in any order. The important thing to keep in mind is all should be taken before continuing to Clothing Construction, Flat Pattern, Undergarments/Corset, etc. classes. These in-depth workshops will not only teach you how to perfect construction, but also help you to choose the appropriate ones to use in later projects and assure your finished garment looks its best.
THE DESIGNS #1: (18 hours classes) The following classes (THE DESIGNS) should be taken in order of their sequence number (1,2,3,4). Degree of difficulty increases with each class section. Please refer to Prerequisites listed within each course description to best prepare you for these classes.
THE DESIGNS #2: The following classes (THE DESIGNS #2) may be taken in any order. Please refer to Prerequisites listed within each course description to best prepare you for these classes.
OPEN DESIGN STUDIO: Open design studio is your opportunity to take advantage of the design studio amenities to complete your class projects. Open Design Studio is free to all registered students throughout their current class duration. Those not registered in a current class may use the design studio at a minimal cost per hour. This is for use of work-space and equipment only. For personal, 1on1 instructions with a garment project, please see Design&Sew 1on1.
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Sewing and Machine Basics
Buttonholes and Buttons
Darts
Pockets
Seam Finishes
Zippers
Clothing Construction I
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Essential Sewing Notions/Materials/Supplies:
(Needed For AAC Classes/Workshops and All Sewing Projects)
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Items listed with * following are suggested if bringing your own sewing machine. AAC carries a limited supply and may not have your size/brand.
Items listed with ** following are available for purchase at Abq Apparel Center day of class/workshop.
If you have any questions before class/workshop, feel free to contact AAC by phone 505.803.6966 or email info@abqapparelcenter.com.
Items listed with ** following are available for purchase at Abq Apparel Center day of class/workshop.
If you have any questions before class/workshop, feel free to contact AAC by phone 505.803.6966 or email info@abqapparelcenter.com.
Sewing Workshops have been postponed until further notice.
If you would like to be notified of changes, please sign up to receive our Newsletters.
Class and Workshop Listing and Descriptions:
Classes and workshops listed below are what is currently being offered.
THE BASICS:
Sewing and Machine Basics SMB101Students learn components and operation of a sewing machine and study terms & concepts of different stitches, when to use them, and how to properly sew and press/iron them. Fabric terms and essential sewing notions, materials, supplies are explained. Skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing.
One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Prerequisite: None. Days/Times: What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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THE DETAILS:
Buttonholes and Buttons BUT101Students learn about different types of buttonholes and buttons, when to use which type, and how to properly construct them. Proper placement and markings of buttonholes will be performed as well as proper placement and sewing of buttons. Skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing.
One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Days/Times: Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, or can show equivalent sewing knowledge and experience. What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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Darts DRT101 Students learn about different types of darts, when to use them, and how to properly sew and press/iron them. Skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing.
One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, or can show equivalent sewing knowledge and experience. Days/Times: What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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Pockets PCK101Students learn about different types of pockets, when to use them, and how to properly sew and press/iron them. Proper layout of pockets for cutting will be performed as well as transferring pocket markings. Skills in critical thinking,
analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing. One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, or can show equivalent sewing knowledge and experience. Days/Times: What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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Seam Finishes SEF101Students learn about different types of seam finishes, when to use them, and how to properly sew and press/iron them. Skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing.
One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, or can show equivalent sewing knowledge and experience. Days/Times: What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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Zippers ZIP101Students learn about different types of zippers, when to use them, and how to properly sew and press/iron them. Different types of Zipper Feet for sewing machines are shown and discussed. Skills in critical thinking, analysis and problem solving applied to apparel construction are emphasized as well as industry-based skills for garment assembly and quality assurance. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing.
One-Day Course: 3 hours. $75.00 Prerequisite: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, or can show equivalent sewing knowledge and experience. Days/Times: What to bring: See "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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THE DESIGNS #1:
Clothing Construction 1 CCS101
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Flat Pattern 1 FPT101A basic course with the emphasis on precision pattern drafting truing, and cutting skills for the apparel industry. Gain knowledge of pattern drafting terminology, measuring techniques, drafting theory and practices and lay the groundwork for future Pattern Drafting projects. Students develop a series of foundation bodice patterns based on the fit of a standard female size-8 block.
Learn pattern manipulations to achieve various looks/styles, appropriate fitting adjustments, and adding of proper seam allowance to patterns. Sewn samples and instructions are completed for taking home to be used for future referencing. Class Duration: 18 hours max. Class meets 3-6 hours per class based on your schedule needs until finished. Maximum of 18 hours. $390.00 *Suggested Prerequisites: Sewing Machine Basics SMB101, Seam Finishes SEF101, Darts DRT101, or can show equivalent experience in these areas. (*These may be taken during first 2 weeks while taking Flat Pattern class.) Days/Times: By Appointment What to bring to your 1st class: 3 1/2 Yds Muslin, Apparel Rulers (both available at AAC for purchase) AND, see "Essential Sewing Notions Needed For Class". |
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THE DESIGNS #2:
TBA
OPEN DESIGN STUDIO:
Open Design Studio ODS100Open design studio is your opportunity to take advantage of the design studio
amenities to complete your class projects. Open Design Studio is free to all registered students throughout their current class duration. Those not registered in a current class may use the design studio at a minimal cost per hour. PLEASE NOTE: This is for use of work-space and equipment only. For personal, 1on1 instructions with a garment project, please see Design&Sew 1on1. 1hr-$20 | 2hrs-$35 | 3hrs-$50 | 4hrs-$60 Days/Times: By Appointment |
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They can be used toward any products or services available at Albuquerque Apparel Center. |
SEAMSTRESSES needed throughout the state of New Mexico:
Two years sewing experience preferred. Ability to use Industrial sewing machines and/or working in a production environment is a plus but not a requirement. Must have knowledge of construction techniques using single-needle and serger machines. Capable of sewing a variety of fabrics, a rolled hem and other technical free-hand sewing applications. Pattern making knowledge and skills are a plus.
Please email your resume to info@abqapparelcenter.com or call to schedule a sewing test 505-803-6966.
Two years sewing experience preferred. Ability to use Industrial sewing machines and/or working in a production environment is a plus but not a requirement. Must have knowledge of construction techniques using single-needle and serger machines. Capable of sewing a variety of fabrics, a rolled hem and other technical free-hand sewing applications. Pattern making knowledge and skills are a plus.
Please email your resume to info@abqapparelcenter.com or call to schedule a sewing test 505-803-6966.