Classes

Course Overview

Classes at The Enchanted House

The Enchanted House offers two types of sewing education: project-based garment construction classes and pattern drafting & draping study.

Each category serves a different learning goal. Students may choose the approach that best fits their interests and experience, rather than following a single fixed path.

Garment Construction Project Classes

These project-based classes focus on building strong garment sewing skills through the completion of finished pieces. Techniques are taught as they naturally appear in the construction process, making them approachable and beginner-friendly.

Suggested Progression

Level	Course
Beginner	Skirt Project
Beginner–Intermediate	Pants Project
Intermediate	Bodice Project
Intermediate–Advanced	Dress Project

Basic sewing machine familiarity is recommended for all garment construction classes.

Pattern Drafting & Draping Study

Pattern drafting and draping courses focus on understanding how garments are developed, shaped, and adjusted beyond construction alone.

These courses emphasize creative exploration, fit, and garment development rather than step-by-step project completion. Pattern drafting is taught from the beginning, and prior drafting experience is not required.
A basic familiarity with garment pattern structure is a plus.

Due to the individualized and exploratory nature of this work, instruction is offered primarily as individual sessions, with small group options available upon request.

Course Details

Garment Construction: Skirt Project

Beginner-Friendly Sewing Class
Price: $180 CAD

A project-based sewing class designed to help beginners confidently make their first garment.

Students are guided step by step through the construction of a skirt, learning essential garment sewing skills while building confidence and understanding construction order.

Recommended as a first garment course.

Outcome: One finished skirt

Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00–5:00 PM
Duration: 3 weeks (9 hours total)
Group Size: Max. 4 students

Garment Construction: Pants Project

Beginner–Intermediate Sewing Class
Price: $180 CAD

A project-based sewing class focused on constructing a pair of pants while introducing more structured garment techniques.

This course emphasizes garment assembly, fit awareness, and construction workflow, making it ideal for students ready to move beyond their first garment.

Recommended after the Skirt Project or with basic garment sewing experience.

Outcome: One finished pair of pants

Schedule: Sundays, 2:00–5:00 PM
Duration: 3 weeks (9 hours total)
Group Size: Max. 4 students

Garment Construction: Bodice Project

Intermediate Sewing Class
Price: $200 CAD

A focused garment construction class centered on creating a fitted bodice.

This course introduces more precise shaping and construction techniques, with an emphasis on fit, structure, and clean finishing.

Recommended for students with prior garment sewing experience.

Outcome: One finished bodice

Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:00 PM
Duration: 3 weeks
Group Size: Max. 4 students

Garment Construction: Dress Project

Intermediate–Advanced Sewing Class
Price: $220 CAD

A comprehensive garment construction class guiding students through the process of making a complete dress.

This course integrates skills learned in previous projects, combining bodice and skirt construction into a cohesive garment.

Recommended for students who have completed bodice and skirt/pants classes or have solid sewing fundamentals.

Outcome: One finished dress

Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 PM
Duration: 3 weeks
Group Size: Max. 4 students

Pattern Drafting & Draping

This course introduces pattern drafting and draping in a hands-on, flexible way, focusing on how garments are developed from an idea to a working pattern.

Pattern drafting is taught from the beginning, making the course accessible to students who are new to drafting.A basic familiarity with garment pattern structure is a plus, but not a requirement.

What’s most important for this course is a strong interest and curiosity. Pattern drafting requires time, patience, and active problem-solving, and students who enjoy exploring how garments are built will benefit the most from this process.

While draping is traditionally taught after flat pattern drafting, it is introduced earlier in this course to make the learning experience more intuitive and engaging. Draping helps students better understand shape, proportion, and garment balance, and supports the drafting process rather than replacing it.

Instruction is highly adaptable and can be tailored to individual goals.
Students may choose to focus on both pattern drafting and draping, or on draping only, depending on their interests and learning objectives.

Because this course is exploratory and highly individualized, it is offered primarily as one-on-one sessions.
Small group classes may be arranged when multiple students enroll together.

For scheduling, availability, and detailed course information, please contact the studio.