Teen fashion design and sewing studio workspace

Fashion Design & Sewing Summer Camp for Teens

$575.00

A small-group studio week of garment-making plus the practical study of pattern and design; the techniques that turn sewing into FASHION. Teens complete a garment (or set), then personalize through a guided menu of style upgrades. For students who want more depth, optional studio prompts support design process and portfolio-style documentation (without turning camp into an intensive portfolio course).
The week ends with a mini photo moment and a runway-style fashion show—complete with our signature 21-foot Schiaparelli Pink carpet.

Camp Details

  • Dates: Select your week from the dropdown below

  • Hours: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday

  • Ages: 12–18

  • Group Size: Max 6 students

  • Supplies: Materials included (unless noted)

  • Bring: Packed lunch, water bottle, and a snack

Select your week: Choose a session from the dropdown below. Seats are limited and weeks may sell out.

After checkout, you’ll receive a link to complete your camper registration form

A small-group studio week of garment-making plus the practical study of pattern and design; the techniques that turn sewing into FASHION. Teens complete a garment (or set), then personalize through a guided menu of style upgrades. For students who want more depth, optional studio prompts support design process and portfolio-style documentation (without turning camp into an intensive portfolio course).
The week ends with a mini photo moment and a runway-style fashion show—complete with our signature 21-foot Schiaparelli Pink carpet.

Camp Details

  • Dates: Select your week from the dropdown below

  • Hours: 9:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday

  • Ages: 12–18

  • Group Size: Max 6 students

  • Supplies: Materials included (unless noted)

  • Bring: Packed lunch, water bottle, and a snack

Select your week: Choose a session from the dropdown below. Seats are limited and weeks may sell out.

After checkout, you’ll receive a link to complete your camper registration form

Week:

Please note: Camps are one-week studio experiences with limited seats. Missed days can’t be made up, and registrations are final.

  • Core Sewing (Everyone)

    • Sewing machine confidence + studio safety and habits

    • Measuring, sizing, and understanding pattern pieces

    • Layout + cutting techniques (order, efficiency, textile awareness)

    • Construction skills: seams, pressing, edge finishes, hems

    • Professional details as time and skill allow (facings, elastic casings, simple closures, elevated finishing techniques)

  • Teens personalize their garment through a guided menu of options; examples may include pockets, trims, tiers, neckline or sleeve variations, length changes, and finishing upgrades. This keeps the week productive and achievable while still allowing self-expression.

  • Optional “studio prompts” help students capture the story of a project; how an idea becomes a finished garment—without turning camp into an intensive portfolio course.
    Depending on interest and pacing, prompts may include:

    • Ideation sketches + concept exploration

    • Mood boards and visual research

    • A simple “collection connector” page (silhouette, palette, material direction, etc.)

    • Figure drawings and/or technical flats (as appropriate)

    Process documentation + reflection
    Students seeking deeper portfolio development are encouraged to continue in our Portfolio Studio offerings.

  • We follow a consistent rhythm so teens always know what’s next: a short demo, focused studio time, and a structured wrap-up that keeps everyone moving forward.


    Morning Studio (9:30 AM–Noon)

    • Studio warm-up + micro-skill demo

    • Design lesson / fashion studio talk

    • Guided sewing work block

      Afternoon Studio (Noon–3:00 PM)

    • Lunch break

    • Extended sewing work block (construction + fitting + finishing)

    • Optional studio prompts for interested students

      Weekly finale: mini photo moment + fashion show

  • Each session features a selection of garment projects (or a coordinated set), with personalization options built in. Final project selection may vary by session based on fabric availability, student experience levels, and studio pacing.

  • Teens use bernette b38 sewing machines and have access to professional tools, including dress forms, drafting blocks and tools, Cricut, an embroidery machine, a coverstitch machine, and sergers for finishing techniques (as appropriate to skill and pacing).

  • Campers have access to our extensive studio library; books on fashion history, design, sewing, patternmaking, and draping—plus textiles, illustration, color, art and design theory resources. We also rotate visual references and materials for inspiration and research.

  • This is a true studio experience. Students are expected to participate, stay engaged, and follow instructions. I provide structured guidance and hands-on support; however, project completion depends on each student’s focus, effort, and time management. The week concludes with a fashion showcase where students present what they created.

  • Payment Plans: Payment plans may be available upon request. Please reach out before registering so we can confirm options and deadlines.


    Attendance & Missed Days: Because camps run as a one-week studio experience with limited seats, missed days cannot be made up and cannot be rescheduled. We are unable to offer partial refunds or credits for absences.


    Registration Terms: Camp registrations are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.