LYNDA MAYNARD DESIGNS
Learn pattern drafting, sewing and fitting
Lynda is an author and teacher and is passionate about inspiring others. She is a master teacher, and has years of experience teaching couture sewing techniques, pattern drafting, clothing construction and fitting.
Learn to sew beautiful, handmade clothing, from tailored jackets to ready-to-wear jackets, to caged skirts, knits, strapless gowns and more.
January 2025
Class Offerings
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6-week classes
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The Classic Sheath Dress, Tu 1-2:30 pm, PST
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Sleeves, Draft and Sew, Tu 10-11:30 am, PST
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Tailoring Part 1 - CANCELLED
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Tailoring Part 3, M 3:30-5 pm, PST
8-week classes
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Bodice Sloper with Sleeve, M 10-11:30 am, PST
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Knit Bodice Sloper with Sleeve, W 4-5:30 pm, PST
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Pants: Beyond the Basics, W 6-7:30 pm, PST
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Ready to Wear Jacket, M 5:30-7 pm, PST
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March 2025
Class Offerings
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4-week class
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Finish It! M 10-11:30 am, PST
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6-week classes
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Silk Charmeuse Draft and Sew a Blouse, Tu 10-11:30 am, PST OR W 3-4:30 pm, PST
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Sleeves: Draft and Sew, Tu 4-5:30 pm
8-week classes
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Alter Commercial Patterns, M 3-4:30 pm, PST
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Bodice Sloper with Sleeve, M 5-6:30 pm, PST
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Couture Dressmaking Techniques, W 5-6:30 pm, PST (formerly Little Black Dress)
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Pant / Jean Draft, Tu 6-7:30 pm, PST
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Register January 27
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)
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ONLINE/ZOOM: Each 1 1/2 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 it is available to students for 8 weeks. All class times are noted in Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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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 all other classes
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INSTRUCTOR ACCESS: Students will have access to Lynda during class and via email between classes. She is available for private lessons if you need that extra instruction.
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About Lynda's Classes
Lynda is also a guest teacher, in-person workshops across the country and also online workshops. Check her Workshops tab for more information.