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Why should I learn to draft patterns and sew?
- A career change, become a tailor or fashion designer
- Personal use; make men's or womens clothes for yourself
- Tired of searching for the illusive perfect fit, contact the school to for more information from the contact page
- Learn how to properly alter garments to fit the body
- Learn secrets professionals don't want you to know
Diploma programs
- BOOK 1 - Introduction to Pattern Drafting and Basic Tailoring
- BOOK 2 - La Modellista (The Pattern Maker), fashion designer school
- BOOK 3 - Sartorial Techniques for Men's and Womens clothes
Private Classes
Private in-person or virtual classes available from Le Grand Chic Italia School of Fashion.
Learn at your own pace with our professional, qualified instructor. You will receive downloadable documents along with expert instruction and advice.
Learn the secrets of the trade that tailors never wanted to share!
Students will need a drafting kit to start drafting classes. These are the best tools for women's and men's clothes simplifying the work exponentially!
A few rules:
At Le Grand Chic Italia School of Fashion We strive to be inclusive and make everyone feel welcome to our classes. We promise to be respectful of others personal space, time and workspace.
By registering for these classes students agree to:
- Be respectful
- Do Not use profanities
- Be on time for classes. The scheduled time starts if the student is present or not and ends at previously scheduled time.
- Keep to the schedule unless there are very extenuating circumstances
- Be neat
- Missed classes must be re-scheduled 24 hours prior to scheduled time or they will be lost.
The instructor also agrees to the above rules.
This is a happy/positive learning environment and we would like to keep it that way!
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Here's what others are saying!
The classes of Le Grand Chic School of pattern drafting clarified my understanding of flat paper patterns in general and the individual fit of a person specifically . I use this information not only in designing a garment but understanding how the individual likes to wear their chosen style. I have taken the knowledge that I acquired over all the classes, into my creative life of sewing couture garments and to designing Knitwear. At this time I am using the skills learned to develop my unique one of a kind garments. Judith
Bespoke tailoring
Bespoke tailoring services for men's or womens clothes available by appointment only. Be your own fashion designer and have your vision come to life by contacting the school from the contact us page.
Le grand chic italia school of fashion, canadian division
About Founder
Founder of the Canadian Division of Le Grand Chic Italia is me, Maria Calautti.
I love what I do, creating garments that fit the body with comfort and allow movement. I believe garments should be timeless, made from quality fabrics that will last a a good long time. It is my mission to bring back elegance and style in a sustainable manner by teaching people how to bring their vision to life in this simple to understand method of pattern making and garment construction.
Welcome
Happy you stopped in for a visit! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Maria anytime or join our mailing list for updates.
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