Teen classes blend strong sewing technique with fashion design thinking, so students aren’t just following steps. They learn how to plan, build, test, and refine their work.

Core skills we teach and reinforce:

• Machine sewing + professional studio habits

• Fit, finishing, and quality

• Pattern skills: reading patterns, basic modifications, and drafting foundations

• Design development: concept → plan → prototype → final

As skills grow, students may explore:

• Draping and garment shaping

• Fabric manipulation and surface detail

• Advanced seams and high-end finishing

Projects are matched to experience level so growth feels steady and earned.

• Beginners follow a foundation sequence to build confidence and core control before moving into self-selected projects.

• Continuing students choose projects that stretch skills (tops, skirts, dresses, jackets, accessories—varies by student and session).

Materials: Students may bring specialty fabrics if they have something specific in mind. Little Stitch Studio studio is also stocked with a wide selection of fabrics, thread, and notions for most projects.

A studio rhythm keeps the room calm, creative, and productive—while still leaving space for individual direction.

Most classes include:

• A focused overview of the individual steps to complete during class.

• Work time with coaching, troubleshooting, and check-ins

• Finishing/pressing/quality checks as time allows

• A short wrap-up: what we learned + what’s next

Students work at different speeds, but everyone is guided toward strong habits: accuracy, construction, fit and thoughtful finishing.

Students sew on bernette b38 machines with safety features. As skills grow, advanced tools such as sergers, embroidery machine, and coverstitch machine will be introduced as appropriate.

We prioritize safe, confident equipment use; introduced step-by-step, with supervision.

Fashion education includes context. Alongside making, students have access to curated studio resources that support deeper learning and better design decisions.

Depending on the student and project, this may include:

• Reference books and studio samples (construction + finishing)

• Fabric and materials knowledge (how fiber + structure affects outcome)

• Fashion history and designer research for inspiration and context

• Design planning tools (sketching, notes, measurement tracking, prototypes)

Progress comes from consistent practice. Our goal is a studio environment where teens learn to work with intention—and take real ownership of their projects.

Students do best when they:

• Attend regularly and arrive ready to work

• Stay engaged during demos and practice time

• Follow through between steps (pressing, pinning, checking, refining)

I provide structure, demonstrations, and coaching. Students do the hands-on work and learn how to problem-solve like designers.

Tuition: $375 per 8-week session
Annual Registration & Supply Fee: $75 (one-time per school year; new students pay at enrollment)
Class format: 90-minute weekly classes • session length: 8 weeks • class size capped at 6 students

Refund policy: Because seats are limited and materials are prepared in advance, we do not offer refunds for classes, camps, workshops, or parties.

If a class is full, email us to join the waitlist.

Make-ups: Each student may schedule one make-up class per session, when availability allows.