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LYNDA MAYNARD DESIGNS

Master pattern drafting, sewing and fitting

PATTERN DRAFTING * SEWING * FITTING

Master the art of

couture sewing

with Lynda Maynard

An accomplished author and teacher with 25+ years of experience in couture techniques, pattern drafting, and fitting. Live online classes, in-person labs, and a community that loves to sew.

FEATURED CLASS • OFFERED ONCE A YEAR

The Tailoring Series

Three 6-week classes across three consecutive sessions · Mondays 5:30–7:00 pm PST · $250 per part

PART 1
Fitting, materials
& hand stitching

Fall 2026

PART 2
Construction,
shaping & 
structure

Winter 2027

PART 3
Finishing details & the jacket
Spring 2027

Begins October 2026 • Registration open now.

FALL 2026

Upcoming Classes

October 19 - December 10, 2026 • All classes live on Zoom

8 weeks

Alter Commercial Patterns

W 2:30-4 pm, PST

$295

4 weeks

Finish It!

Tu 10:30-12

$200

6 weeks

Tailoring Part I

M 5:30-7 pm, PST

$250

8 weeks

Basic Pant Sloper and Jean Draft

Tu 3:30-5 pm, PST

$295

8 weeks (6 wks if you have a corselet)

Gowns & Party Dresses

W 4-5:30 pm, PST

$295 (8 wk) / $250 (6 wk)

8 weeks

Bodice Sloper With Sleeve (Moulage)

M 3:30-5 pm, PST

$295

6 weeks

Silk Charmeuse Techniques

M 7-8:30 pm, PST

$250

Sneak Preview: Winter Classes

  • Basic Pant Sloper and Jean Draft

  • Bodice Sloper with Sleeve

  • Classic Shirt Draft

  • Finish It!

  • Motorcycle Jacket

  • Knit Pant Sloper (Yoga Pant/Leggings)

  • Pant Construction

  • Tailoring, Part 2

IN-PERSON • LOS ALTOS, CA

Sew/Fit Labs at
Needles Studio
 

Full-day sessions with personalized fitting instruction. Space is extremely limited. Saturday single-day labs and 4-day intensives available through 2026.

HOW IT WORKS
About the Classes

DURATION

Lynda's classes meet weekly for 4-weeks ($200), 6-weeks ($250), 8-weeks ($295) or 4-weeks, 2X/week for 8 sessions ($295)

ONLINE / ZOOM

Each 1½ hour meeting is live on Zoom and all class meetings are recorded. The link to the recording is sent out at the end of each class and is available to students for 8 weeks. All class times are noted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

As part of each class, Lynda also shows instructional videos, which students will have access to after class. These links do not expire

CLASS SIZE

12 students in classes that include fitting, 15 students in classes that do not.

OFFICE HOURS

Lynda will hold office hours twice each week. Details will be sent as classes are about to begin.

INSTRUCTOR ACCESS

You'll have access to Lynda during class and in our weekly office hours— your best opportunity to ask questions and get hands-on help. If you run into something that can't wait, Lynda is still available by email between classes

PRIVATE LESSONS

Online private lessons are also an option if you'd like more personalized guidance.

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