Fashion design and sewing classes for children in NYC and Brooklyn

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Thinking about Making Your Own Prom Dress?

We love when our students, or anyone, takes on making something for themselves, especially if it’s for a big special event!! How amazing would it be to show up to Prom wearing an amazing dress — that you yourself made! Even if you aren’t a sewing maven, or if you haven’t taken one of our [...]

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New Drop in Friday sewing and craft classes for kids!

Friday afternoon free? Join us for fun and fabulous crafts and sewing – no experience required. We’ll make clothing, accessories, fabric jewelry, and more! Come in to our garment center studio for a relaxing afternoon of creating. Mom’s are welcome to participate with their child to create one of a kind tote bags, skirts, pj [...]

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Eco-Fashionistas are hitting the runways across the world! At the recent London Fashion Week, designer Louise Gray presented some amazing fashions using recycled materials (some might say… trash) for her Autumn/Winter 2013 collection. I love these colorful, fun, and totally stylish looks! Check them out! Some highlights of her line include: hairpieces made out of [...]

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The Eco-Friendly Fashionistas class is all about taking everyday objects and turning them into wearable and truly unique Couture Fashion! The latest project used recycled coffee bean bags generously donated by the Brooklyn Bean Co as a jumping off point. The students had the choice to make a twirly skirt or a stylish vest. Each [...]

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