With more than 30 classes in five different locations over New York City, the semester has officially begun! In the first class all students learned how to use a sewing machine and then got started on their first project — a hand-made “grocery” bag. We learned about proper pinning — how to keep those pins [...]

On the first day of holiday mini fashion design camp we: Learned to use a sewing machine Started making tote bags Drew each other’s fashion runway poses Played our favorite game “ten minute catwalk” Visited Mood with a budget of $10 each and purchased fabric for our skirts we’ll make tomorrow Made t-shirt jewelry And [...]

Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday Season! See you all in 2014 for winter sewing classes!! XOXO Kerri Q

Our Friday Fashion Accessory Design class created custom footwear last week using Blank white Keds or white canvas sneakers, fabric paint, and rhinestones. Here’s how to make your own: 1. Start with blank white canvas shoes (Tom’s and Keds work perfectly). FYI: don’t accidentally buy the faux leather Keds. 2. Sketch out your design with [...]