Summer Sewing Camps

Summer camp is focused on sewing wearable clothing as well as creating craft and jewelry projects.  Introducing children to the Fashion Design concepts, including different sewing techniques, basic pattern manipulation, fashion illustrations, draping design, quilting, making jewelry, meeting new friends, and having fun with sewing.

Designing clothing items based on skill level, including choices of PJ bottoms, night robes, skirts, tops, pants, capris, shorts, sweatshirts, zipped hoodies, dresses, aprons and much more.  Also, choices of creating your own unique quilted pillows, blanket in a pillow, stuffed animals, and jewelry-making (earrings, bracelets, necklaces, keychains) and craft projects.

Continuing students are encouraged to pursue their own creative project ideas.

• Sewing machines are provided, however students are welcome to bring their own machines (along with all of the corresponding accessories, as well as the sewing machine manual) if preferred.

• Students are responsible for purchasing and pre-washing their own fabrics.

•  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.

• Limited choice of fabrics is available at an additional cost of $5 to $10 per yard, depending on the fabric type.

• FREE fabric provided for the 1st day of the camp!

• Lunch break is between 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.  

• Students should bring their own lunch and snacks for the duration of the camp!

• Water bottle(s) are provided upon request.