At the New York Sewing Center, our passion for crafting and sewing began in childhood, which is why we are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of creative fashion designers through specialized camps. This five-day School Break program enables young students to express their creativity while developing and deepening their sewing skills through engaging seasonal projects they will proudly showcase. The course starts at beginner level, ensuring all participants can follow along and successfully complete projects they can recreate at home for family and friends. During this comprehensive program, students learn fashion sketching and mood board creation, proper sewing machine threading and safe operation, fundamental sewing techniques and specialized terminology, construction of accessories and wearable garments, hand-stitching and machine-stitching methods with professional seam finishes, appliqué techniques, trim application, and hand embroidery.
Age-Specific Project Curriculum:
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Ages 7-10: Fashion sketching and mood boards, weaving techniques, pillow construction, elastic scrunchies, and elastic-waist skirt design and assembly
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Ages 11-14: Fashion sketching and mood boards, hand embroidery techniques, tote bag design and construction, and summer top creation
Program Cost and Inclusions:
The program cost is four hundred dollars per student. All necessary supplies and project materials are included with enrollment. For virtual class participants, materials are shipped upon enrollment confirmation. For in-person class participants, supplies are provided on the first day of instruction.
Course Duration and Structure:
This five-day program divides daily instruction into four distinct sections: First hour focuses on hands-on sewing instruction; second hour covers fashion sketching and mood board creation; third hour includes a lunch break with a recorded runway fashion show presentation (link provided); final hour features hand embroidery instruction and practice.
Course Prerequisites:
No prior sewing knowledge or experience is required to participate in this course. All instruction begins at a foundational level.
