Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising Instructior

Prof Z.

Knowledgeable skilled at foundational construction.

We learned basics and foundation to build sewing skills. I look forward to sewing and finishing. Making samples using patterns and mastering industrial sample making Using oak tag and paper pattern to create a shape basting 2 pc. Together as preparation for sewing will be useful.

Michael, 1 lesson with Prof

my review and explanation of rating

I have been an educator for over 20 years and feel that I can speak with knowledge about why I did not enjoy this lesson: -- I was asked to bring a collection of supplies but barely any were used (just the eraser and a small ruler). Given that some of the items were cumbersome (oaktag, pattern paper), I would have preferred not to have had to bring any of this or at least anything that wasn't useful for the lesson -- I felt that the first 20-30 minutes were me listening to the tutor talk about stuff that were not relevant to what I wanted to learn. I had a specific set of goals in mind and the lesson could have easily began first with a very short set of questions (what is your overall goal, what is your intended goal / learning outcome for today's lesson), followed by the actual item I wanted to learn. Given that I don't now have a lot of money to dedicate to private lessons, every minute counts. Reflecting on who would be my ideal designer, or what part of the fabric is not one of them. I wanted my first lesson to be about creating a sloper which we could have easily started on immediately. Instead we started much later which caused us to go over time. -- the information about how to make a skirt sloper was confusing and often inaccurate. The tutor at some point intimated that the reason why she got confused was because she is used to lecturing and demonstrating first while her students stay quiet and then ask a question. Given that I am paying for private lessons, I feel I have the right to ask as many questions as I want throughout the process. Which brings me to the next point: -- no mater how rushed or interrupted one is, if one knows the material well, it should not impact the outcome of the lesson. Instead there were mistakes throughout that I even realized were happening. This gave me little confidence in the tutor's ability to teach the material coherently. The tutor's voice also became elevated after I kept pointing out some inconsistencies, and I kept being told I was wrong. When in fact it was later proven that I was right. Anybody making a sloper would know that. -- as I mentioned, money is very tight for me. Going over the 2 hour agreed limit is a BIG no-no. I should have been asked at the conclusion of the second hour if I wanted to continue. I had no idea of what time it was and when I first realized what time it was and made a comment about it the instructor did not respond or acknowledge my comment. She only did so the second time. Which gave me the impression that she was taking advantage of the situation to charge me extra. Ultimately that is what makes me the most upset about this lesson. My suggestion for future students: sit down with them and ask them what their goals are and listen to them. Then formulate a plan together that student and tutor agree on. and then work on that plan. Have a timer set so that everybody knows when the time is up. and then ask clearly if the student is ok spending money on additional time. At this time I have no interest in continuing with her, nor would I recommend her.

Lidia, 1 lesson with Prof

Tutor responded:

I am sorry that Lidia was so disappointed with the lesson. I would like to address some of the statements that she made in her review of the session. The session was scheduled for two hours, but Lidia actually stayed for over three hours. Lidia was tracking the time on her phone and was fully aware when the session had reached the two-hour limit. Lidia was only charged for 2 ½ hours, not the 3 ¼ hours spent at the studio. After the session was scheduled on Wyzant, I sent Lidia a Pattern Making Tool list and requested that she bring any items that she already owned to the session, and not to buy anything prior to the session. I also stated that at my studio where multiple sets of all items on the list. Lidia contacted me after receiving the list saying she could not find all the items on the list to buy. I repeated the instructions to not buy anything, and that she was free to use my tools at the session and I would supply anything needed for the session. The first 20-30 minutes were spent reviewing goals, expectations and steps needed to meet her goal of creating a front and back bodice sloper using her own measurements. I explained that drafting a sloper from measurement requires understanding how to use pattern making tools and requires a lot of set up time prior getting pattern paper and muslin ready. I also discussed the correlation between pattern making, fabric, design style and target market. I explained that various types of slopers are needed for different types of style development and end use fabric. We then agreed on what was to be covered at the session considering the time allotment and her expectations. Lesson began with and introduction to pattern making tools, pattern paper, muslin, and the dress form. I then covered how to find the grainline of the fabric and pattern paper, how to set a line on pattern paper for drafting, how to copy a sloper onto the prepared paper, how to add seam allowance to the copied sloper so it becomes a pattern, how to prepare the muslin to use f

Intro to sewing lessons

My first lesson gave me an introduction to hand basting, machine sewing and reviewing types of fabric. I was also informed of the tools I needed to purchase so that I’ll have a start on my own sewing kit supply!

Glo, 5 lessons with Prof