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Alterations 2: Tapering and Taking In

Build the craft of precise garment alterations through our intermediate sewing course. Discover essential techniques for tapering and taking in clothing to reach a flawless, personalized fit. Ideal for those ready to lift their wardrobe or provide expert alteration services. Tap into your potential and grow your sewing skills!

  • Intermediate
  • 18 and older
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  • 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • 10 hours over 5 sessions

Start Dates (0) $199/person

  • No class on 10/31/2026, 11/28/2026

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Class Description

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Discover the art of perfectly fitting garments! This intermediate sewing course is crafted for those who wish to enhance their expertise in the field of garment alterations. Throughout the duration of this program, you will master a comprehensive range of fundamental skills needed to adjust and customize your clothing pieces for a polished, professional appearance. Whether you aim to refresh your personal style wardrobe or establish yourself as a skilled professional offering alteration services, this course delivers exactly what you need!

Prerequisite: Alterations 1

Important Information: 

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are mandated by the State of California to be self-supporting based on student enrollment fees. As such, we reserve the right to cancel any class offering if the minimum number of student enrollments necessary to support it is not achieved. You will be notified no less than the day prior to the start of the first session if an offering will be cancelled and offered either a transfer of your fees to another class offering or a full refund. It is therefore essential that your phone number and email is up-to-date and functional. Refunds will be processed within 20-30 business days of cancellation.

We also reserves the right to change room location and or substitute instructors and will endeavor to contact you via phone and/or email prior to the scheduled meeting time with the updated information.

Transfer Policy:

  • To transfer to another class, requests must be made via email at least four business days before the first class meeting.
  • Transfer requests will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Please note, approved transfers are a one-time allowance and are subject to our general refund policy for the second class offering.

Refund Policy:

  • All requests for refunds or transfers must be made at least four business days before the start of class and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee per class. 
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.
  • There are no refunds nor transfers granted after four business days prior to class.
  • Transfers are limited to once per class.

Important information: Refunds ARE NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registration. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. Class offerings may not be audited.

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  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount

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Reviews of Classes at Los Angeles City College (935)

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  • Alterations 2: Tapering and Taking In

    I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot. I learned to make large straight legged pants into fitted bell bottoms. I even fixed 3 pairs of pants at home on my own. Thank you.
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