

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Shirley will be happy to arrange your first Fashion Design lesson.
Shirley
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Shirley will be happy to arrange your first Fashion Design lesson.
- Price $54
- Answer 9h
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Students50+
Number of students Shirley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Shirley has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$54/h
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- Fashion Design
- Sewing
- Sewing machinery
Start your Fashion Design Journey: Sewing & Pattern Making Classes Professional Studio Downtown Montreal! Learn from an Experienced Fashion Design Teacher - in Relaxed, Calm Studio Setting.
- Fashion Design
- Sewing
- Sewing machinery
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Shirley will be happy to arrange your first Fashion Design lesson.
About Shirley
Here is more about my experience in the fashion industry! ‣ 30+ years of hands-on experience in the textile industry ‣ 8+ years teaching fashion design at La Salle College ‣ Experience in production management, helping small designers produce their own designs (clothing, bags, accessories) ‣ Upholstery of Furniture ‣ Entrepreneurial Background ‣ Costume Production for Cirque du Soleil / Montreal Film Board ‣ Women's & Men's Wear Fashion Diploma (2015)
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I am a highly professional & experienced fashion design teacher at La Salle College in Montreal. Having taught courses in sewing, pattern making, and garment production — I am truly passionate about what I teach and I am always happy to pass on my knowledge to others. I learned to sew from the age of 7, and since then, I have had over 30+ years in the production industry working for independent designers, my clients, and international companies such as Cirque du Soleil. I am open to teaching anyone who is willing to learn from beginner level to more advanced levels. I am very well-versed with teaching students that bring their own sketches and designs as well as students that wish to learn everything from scratch without any specific designs. My teaching style is flexible, fully dependent on the student's needs. I am able to give lessons from my fully equipped Montreal studio minutes away from the metro or I can teach from a distance provided that students have their own equipment at home. By working from my studio, I will be able to provide you with all the equipment and materials such as paper, muslin, and tools. Students who choose to work from the comfort of their homes will be provided with a list of materials/equipment necessary to follow through with the classes. Sewing & Pattern making come hand in hand, therefore I teach both simultaneously. After taking my classes, you should be comfortable with making and sewing your own patterns on your own. Feel free to send me a message of your goals and expectations of this course and I would be happy to assist you to see how we can get there together. "Sewing is not just a craft-- it's therapy"
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Perfect! Wonderful experience for the first time.
Perfect! Shirley is a great and patient teacher. She makes sure to give you a well-rounded and holistic view of all the steps involved in the sewing process. As a teacher, she is very attentive and patient. Highly recommend :)
Perfect! Shirley is a fantastic teacher and my daughter loved her trial lesson. She is very patient, speaks calmly and ended up having a lot in common with her student. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a sewing teacher.
Perfect! Shirley is a highly adaptable teacher ready to take you at any stage of your sewing cursus! She will efficiently simplify the notions to help you start drawing your own pattern even when you never did one before. Every tool you need is in the workshop, which is very accommodating for someone starting like me! Lastly, because she is vibrant and fun, the hour passes by way too fast! I’m excited to have my next lesson!
Perfect! I've had a few online sewing lessons with Shirley so far and it's been fantastic! Shirley is a patient, friendly, and supportive teacher who is able to take things step by step. This is especially important for a complete beginner such as myself. She is happy to pause and explain again, taking care to ensure that I've understood what’s being illustrated. Shirley’s love for her craft is clear, as is her experience in pattern drafting and garment construction—her commitment to sharing that knowledge with her students through her teaching is equally felt. She has a positive and caring approach and I’m grateful to be learning so much from her. I highly recommend Shirley as a sewing teacher!
Perfect! Shirley is very knowledgeable and passionate, and she really adapts her pace to your knowledge and learning level.
She is also reassuring while also showing you what you will need to improve to perfect your skills.
Felt very comfort labor and eager to learn from the first lesson. Because she is very present and detailed as well, this is great if you are someone that wants to eventually perfect the basics of sewing, cutting etc
Overall great 1 on 1 teaching experience!Perfect! My lesson with Shirley was so great! She is an excellent teacher and was open to focusing our time on exactly what I wanted to learn. She's extremely knowledgeable in pattern-making and sewing, so all of my questions could be answered. I loved our lesson and can't wait to go back!
Perfect! Shirley is completely passionate about pattern making and sewing. She took the time to explain to me some basics, and even answered me some fashion/costume career questions that I had. I felt comfortable and welcome into her studio. I would definitely have more classes with her. Thank you Shirley!
Perfect! Shirley is very knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about sewing. My daughter is delighted with this amazing experience of learning how to sew with Shirley. I am glad we found her.
Perfect! If you were considering taking a class with Shirley but were a little unsure please do not think twice about it. Shirley is an excellent, patient teacher who is keen to share all her experience and knowledge to help a real beginner. Her patience and willingness to go the extra mile for me to get everything perfect was so gratefully received. If you take her class or have one to one tuition you will not be disappointed.
Perfect! I recently had my first lesson with Shirley and I’m super grateful to have found her! Her space is fascinating and well equipped. Teaching is so natural for her, it makes it easy to learn. She’s extremely welcoming and encourages me every step of the way! I’m looking forward to this journey with her and would highly recommend you start yours too!
Perfect! Shirley is an expert in her field and very efficiently taught me what I needed to get started on my sewing quest. Very accommodating :) thank you again, Shirley!
Perfect! Shirley is the perfect teacher! Kind, encouraging, very skilled in her art, she makes you fall in love with sewing from the first minute on. Thank you Shirley for your generosity and patience!
Perfect! She is super!!
Perfect! Having wonderful lessons with Shirley, learning lots.
Perfect! I was very impressed with the learning plan Shirley has for students as it aligns perfectly with my goals. She is very knowledgeable and patient :)
Perfect! Shirley is an excellent teacher. She is knowledgeable, friendly, pragmatic. I am confident that I will improve my skills and I will get great results! I am looking forward for the next classes :)
Perfect! Shirley is an excellent pattern-making, sewing, and fashion design teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient, and friendly. I look forward to ongoing lessons and would definitely recommend her! :)
Perfect! Shirley is an amazing teacher, super patient and creative. I really appreciate all the time she put into working on my project with me and look forward to future lessons with her!
Perfect! Shirley is an amazing and competent teacher who will take the time to make sure you’re comfortable and that you understand every concept. I can’t wait to continue my lessons with her!
Perfect! Ms. Shirley is really warm, enthusiastic and most importantly, knowledgeable about Pattern Making
Perfect! I really enjoyed my time and Shirley, she's calm, patient, genuine, and super knowledgeable !
Perfect! Shirley is a calm and kind soul. She taught me so much in just our first class together!! Look no further than Shirley for some lessons on fashion :)
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Perfect! Nice teacher with lots of experience capable of teaching me exactly what I want to learn.
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Shirley is without doubt an amazing teacher and her lessons have been invaluable. Her attention to detail, pleasantness and guidance have really helped me grow in the field of Fashion Design and I owe the world to her. Shirley is a particularly good communicator and I found it easy to follow the message she was trying to convey during our sessions and she was always willing to answer all queries which I may have. I would recommend Shirley to anyone without hesitation as I believe that she has the knowledge, skill and personality to help anyone succeed in Fashion Design
Shirley is very patient and takes time to help us correct our mistakes. She has lots of experience and good design ideas to help us improve. 5 stars!
To excel in anything, one needs to be passionate about what one does. That passion is the driving force to learn, grow and expand one’s knowledge,. Through the experience gained by striving to be the best possible you. These attributes are Shirley’s driving force which puts her heads above others. I recommend her wholeheartedly in her teaching endeavours, as she generously imparts her skills on others.
She is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. Incredibly patient and knowledgeable. She is passionate about her work and sharing it with others. Initially I struggled but as she encouraged throughout the process I ended up learning quite a lot. 10/10 would recommend
If you want to learn anything pattern making/ sewing / fashion related: I highly recommend Shirley! You could tell that she truly loves what she teaches — she’s very knowledgeable in the field and can teach you anything you need to learn in terms of seeing, pattern making & fashion. 10/10
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Price
- $54
Pack prices
- 5h: $245
- 10h: $490
online
- $38/h
Details
Please keep in mind that the pricing includes full access to my studio downtown, equipped with straight stitch, cover-stitch, overlockers, hemmer, vacuum press, hot press, and button-hole & button maker. Students will also be equipped with sewing tools, and paper, and muslin cloth.
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