Kids & Teens Classes
Ages: 6 and up
Class Size: 4 students
Class Duration: 1 hour per week
Each student works on their own individual projects at their own pace and skill level.
Classes are on-going throughout the year.
Start at any time, depending on availability.
Customized schedules are available upon request, and include such options as "Multiple Lessons per Week", "Every Other Week Lesson Options", etc.
Face Masks not required, but preferred
Let us help you...
Spark your child's curiosity in the world of one-of-a-kind stylish clothing and hand-made crafts!
Channel your child's energy into an enjoyable and practical activity of sewing/ fashion design and jewelry-making!
Enrich your child's life with self-esteem, positive attitude, and useful knowledge to take along to adulthood, while having fun and making new friends!
Program:
Our school goal is to teach sewing skills to children 6 - 12 and teens using kid friendly patterns and introducing them to fashion design concepts, including different sewing and fitting techniques, basic pattern manipulation, draping design, fashion illustration and understanding current trends in clothing styles and textiles.
Program is focused on sewing wearable clothing as well as creating craft and jewelry projects. This will provide an opportunity for students to express their creativity and learn to sew fashionable well-fitting garments for themselves as well as meeting new friends and having fun.
Projects:
Designing clothing items based on skill level, including:
Pajama pants/ shorts
Night robes/ gowns
Skirts
Tops
Pants/ capris
Sweatshirts
Zipped hoodies
Dresses and much more.
Continuing students are encouraged to pursue their own creative projects.
Schedule and Tuition:
Spring/ Fall/ Winter Class Schedule:
Mondays - Fridays
4-5 p.m./ 5-6 p.m./ 6-7 p.m.
Saturdays
available upon request
Summer Class Schedule:
Mondays - Fridays
5-6 p.m.
1 hour class = $25 (cash or check) or $27 (PayPal/ Venmo)
Tuition is due at the beginning of 1st lesson of the month.
Supplies / Suggested Fabrics:
Sewing machines are provided for use during all classes. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machine, along with the machine manual and all of the accessories, including the foot pedal, electric cord, presser feet, bobbins, etc. to class if would like to learn how to use it.
Sewing Machine Models available for use in the studio are:
Babylock Grace BL-40A
Brother CS6000-i
Brother CE-5000PRW Project Runway Limited Edition
Singer Professional 9100
Elna FunStyler
Students are not required to bring any supplies for the 1st class. Fabric is provided by the instructor during 1st lesson only.
Beginning with the 2nd class, students are responsible for purchasing their own fabrics and trims for all of their projects, as well as pre-washing the fabric according to the manufacturer's care instructions.
For beginners: At minimum, one continuous cut of 2.5 yards of fabric (Cotton or Cotton/Polyester blend, Flannel, Gingham, Batik, Challis, Calico, Sweatshirt Fleece, Synthetic Fleece, etc.) should be brought on the 2nd day of the camp. NOTE: Stretchy fabrics are not recommended for beginner students.
For continuing students: Same as above, or contact us for project ideas.
A limited choice of fabrics is available at an additional cost of $5 to $10 per yard, depending on the fabric type.
Optional - Click to download the Supplies List - For students interested in sewing at home in addition to class sewing. Students are not required to bring these supplies to class, with the exception of fabric.