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 El Zorro Tailoring Academy
 

Where Skill Meets Opportunity

At El Zorro Tailoring Academy, we don’t just teach sewing—we build confidence, independence, and real-world skills

that open doors.

Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your craft, our academy offers hands-on, industry-informed training designed to take you from beginner to capable creator.

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🧵 Our Core Programs

 

 1.  ✂️ Beginner Tailoring Program (10 Weeks) - $600.00

     Bring Your Own Machine | Learn the Basics

A structured, step-by-step course designed to build a strong foundation in garment alteration and precise measurement. This program is perfect for beginners who want to develop confidence, accuracy, and real, hands-on skills from day one.

You’ll learn:

  • Proper Measuring Techniques – Accurately measure the body and garments to ensure a perfect fit every time.

  • Hemming & Garment Adjustments – Master essential alterations including hemming pants, skirts, and dresses with clean, professional results.

  • Taking In & Letting Out Seams – Learn how to resize garments to improve fit while maintaining structure and balance.

  • Fabric Handling & Machine Basics – Understand different fabric types and how to work with them using sewing machines and essential tools.

  • Real-World Alteration Workflows – Follow step-by-step processes used in professional tailoring environments, from assessment to final press.

✔ Includes a comprehensive student workbook
✔ Weekly hands-on practice to build skill and confidence
✔ Guided final project to apply everything you’ve learned

2. 🧷🧵 Alterations & Repair Training 

(10 Weeks)  $800.00

Prerequisite: Beginner Program

Perfect for those looking to build a practical, income-generating skill, this course focuses on the real-world techniques used every day in tailoring and alteration businesses. Whether you’re starting a side hustle or building a full-time career, these are the skills clients consistently need and are willing to pay for.

Focus areas:

  • Everyday Clothing Repairs – Learn how to fix common issues like tears, worn seams, loose hems, and damaged garments, restoring clothing to like-new condition.

  • Zippers, Seams & Fittings – Master zipper replacements, seam adjustments, resizing garments, and achieving the right fit for different body types.

  • Professional Finishing Techniques – Develop clean, durable, and polished finishes that meet industry standards and keep clients coming back.

  • Client-Based Alteration Scenarios – Work through real-life situations, learning how to assess garments, communicate with clients, and deliver results that meet expectations.

  • Efficiency & Workflow – Gain insight into how to complete jobs efficiently while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship—essential for profitability.

✔ Hands-on training with real garments
✔ Practical, job-ready skills
✔ Designed for immediate income opportunities

3. 👗🧵Custom Garment Foundations 

(10 Weeks) $1200.00

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner & Alterations Programs

Step into the creative side of tailoring and begin transforming your ideas into beautifully crafted, wearable pieces. This course bridges technical skill with artistic expression, giving you the confidence to design and construct garments from the ground up.

You’ll learn:

  • Pattern Basics – Understand how patterns work, how to read them, modify them, and create simple custom patterns tailored to fit real bodies.

  • Fabric Selection – Explore different fabrics, textures, and weights, and learn how to choose the right material for both function and design.

  • Garment Construction Principles – Master the building blocks of garment creation, including seams, structure, shaping, and professional finishing techniques.

  • Fit & Form – Learn how to translate measurements into flattering, well-fitting designs that enhance the natural silhouette.

  • Design Development – Take your ideas from concept to sketch to finished garment, learning how to plan and execute your vision step by step.

  • Bringing Your Designs to Life – Create your own custom piece from start to finish, applying everything you’ve learned in a guided final project.

✔ Hands-on, guided instruction
✔ Creative freedom with professional support
✔ Build a portfolio-worthy custom garment

4. 👔👰 Formalwear & Bridal Alterations Masterclass

(10 Weeks) $1500.00

👉 Prerequisites: Beginner Program, Alterations & Repair Training, and Custom Garment Foundations

Welcome to the world of high-precision tailoring with our advanced training focused on suits, gowns, and once-in-a-lifetime garments.

This class is designed for students ready to refine their skills and work on garments where fit, structure, and detail truly matter.

You’ll learn:

  • Suit jacket tailoring (shoulders, sleeves, tapering, lining adjustments)

  • Pant alterations (hemming, waist suppression, seat adjustments)

  • Bridal gown fittings and multi-layer alterations

  • Working with delicate fabrics (lace, silk, tulle, satin)

  • Bustles, corsetry basics, and structural support techniques

  • Pinning and fitting techniques for live clients

  • Finishing methods for high-end, invisible results

✔ Hands-on training with formalwear garments
✔ Real-world fitting scenarios
✔ Advanced techniques used in professional tailoring studios

El Zorro Tailoring 
📍 2180 Mayer Rd, Kelowna, BC 

📞 (250) 899-0216

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