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SEWING CLASSES

Concise & Welcoming Unlock your creativity and master the art of the perfect fit. At The Altered Thread, we offer a range of hands-on courses designed for every skill level—from absolute beginners learning on professional industrial machines to advanced students mastering couture patternmaking. Whether you want to sew a tote bag, create custom children's clothing, or draft an evening gown from scratch, our classes empower you with the technical skills and confidence to bring your vision to life.

OUR CLASSES

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Sewing 101: Build Your Essential Skills (6 Weeks)

Start your creative journey with this 6-week foundational class. Perfect for beginners, you will learn to operate professional industrial machines with confidence and joy.

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Sewing 102: Garment Making: Bodice, Skirt & Dress (6 Weeks)

Move beyond beginner sewing in this 6-week intermediate class! Learn to draft a basic bodice, construct skirts, and combine them to create a beautiful, custom-fit dress with sleeves.

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Certificate Program in Professional Sewing & Fashion Construction (11 Weeks)

Take your skills from passionate to professional. This intensive 11-week program covers the full arc of garment construction — from pattern drafting and fitting to advanced tailoring and couture finishing — and concludes with a Certificate in Professional Sewing & Fashion Construction issued by The Altered Thread. Enrollment is limited.

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Youth Fashion 101 (6 Weeks)

Kids and teens learn to operate industrial sewing machines, read commercial patterns, and construct wearable garments in this beginner-friendly Brooklyn sewing course.

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Youth Fashion 102 (5 Weeks)

Intermediate kids and teens master pattern drafting, garment fitting, and complex construction to create custom wearable fashion in this advanced Brooklyn course.

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Mastering Garment Fitting & Alterations

A 5-week tailoring intensive for serious sewists. Master professional-grade fitting techniques and alter real garments with precision — the same construction skills used in our boutique alterations studio every day.

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Evening & Bridal Dresses

A 14-week specialty course for advanced sewists. Construct evening gowns and bridal dresses using delicate fabrics, couture finishes, and professional fitting techniques — the highest level of garment construction we teach.

Contact Us

Address:

1010 Ocean Ave

Brooklyn, New York 11226

Entrance on the corner at Newkirk Ave

Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: By Appointment Only

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