Program Overview

Lafrance Studio’s Sew‑Jax Academy offers structured, hands‑on training in sewing, patternmaking, and garment development. Our programs guide beginners through foundational skills and support advanced students as they refine technical drafting, fit, and construction. Learn in a professional studio environment with small cohorts and personalized instruction.

Construction 101

A 12 week, deep-dive studio course focused on pure sewing technical mastery: darts, seams, finishings, notions applications and more. You’ll walk away with an industry-grade sample reference binder to keep forever!

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Women’s Pattern Making

Level 1

A 7-week foundational course designed to teach beginners how to draft, understand, and manipulate basic garment patterns. Students learn core principles of fit, balance, and construction while creating essential blocks and simple designs. This class builds the technical groundwork needed for advanced pattern development and confident studio work.

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Women’s Advanced Pattern & Design

A 12‑week intensive designed for students ready to expand beyond foundational blocks into complex garment development. You’ll learn advanced draping, fit refinement, style manipulation, and construction logic while creating industry‑ready patterns for tailored, structured, and fashion‑forward designs. This course builds mastery, precision, and confidence for professional studio work.

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How Enrollment Works

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Step 1

Choose your Program

Enroll

Step 2

Pay and reserve your seat

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Step 3

Receive your onboarding packet & supply list

Show up

Step 4

See you in class!

Testimonials

“I met Laura and Lafrance Studio with a phone inquiry and it turned out being the best inquiry. I knew how to sew and had some pattern making knowledge but was still confused and was in search of a fashion instructor to help me with techniques. I found that here. If you’re looking to truly learn how to draft your own clothing patterns, draping, or just becoming better at sewing (novice or more advanced) give Laura a call & sign up for the 7-week class. You won’t regret it!“

Sandra

via Google Review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Menswear Fundamentals

A 14‑week introduction to classic menswear drafting and construction. Students learn how to create essential blocks, understand fit and proportion, and develop foundational garments such as shirts, trousers, and structured pieces. This course builds technical confidence and prepares you for advanced menswear pattern development.

Level 2: Knitwear coming soon!

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