SEWING CLASSES
Our sewing lessons are based on age and skill level. Starting at the basics and continuing all the way to reading and drafting your own patterns. Whether you want to learn how to alter your own clothes or how to sew on a button, our sewing program starts with learning fundamental skills and continues all the way to reading and drafting your own patterns.
Join us for a semester or continue your sewing education for a full year, or more!
In this course, students will be learn:
- How to properly operate a home sewing machine.
- All about sewing tools, supplies, and materials.
- Different types of seams and stitches.
- How to read patterns. Intermediate and Advanced students will learn how to create their own!
- How to cut and sew a project from start to finish.
- How to alter clothing.
- AND MORE!
FIND YOUR GROUP
Dividing fashion classes by age group ensures students learn in a safe, supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment. Grade-based classes allows for age-appropriate projects, skill-building, and tools. This class structure also promotes confidence, collaboration, and social connection among peers at similar stages.
Freshman Designer
For students in grades 2nd through 5th (7-10 years old).
Junior Designer
For students in grades 6th through 8th (10-13 years old).
Senior Designer
For students in grades 9th through 12th (14-17 years old).
Adult
For students who graduated high school and beyond (18+)!
FIND YOUR LEVEL
Sewing classes are divided into levels to ensure students learn at a pace that matches their skills and experience. This structure allows for steady growth—from building basic techniques to mastering advanced skills—while keeping lessons challenging, supportive, and rewarding at every stage.
*Lil' Fashionistas and Fashion Illustration classes do not have different levels. Projects taught will focus on student's current skill levels and build from there.
Beginner I:
Learn the ins & outs of a sewing machine and basic fundamentals:
- Seams: Basic, French, Slot, Felt, Lapped, Double Welt
- Hems: Single Fold, Double Folded, Rolled, Single Fold Overlock/zig-zag, and Blind
- Button Holes & Buttons, projects created:
- Machine Button Hole: Coin pouch
- In-Seam Button Holes: Throw Pillow Case
- Zippers- Projects created:
- Exposed Zipper: Makeup Zip Bag
- Centered Zipper: Pencil Pouch
Beginner II:
Continue building fundamentals while learning new skills with more intricate projects:
- Gathers/Ruffles, project created:
- Pumkin Stuffie
- Pleats: Knife, Box, & Inverted Box, project created:
- Fanny pack with knife pleats
- Button Holes & Buttons, projects created:
- Bound Buttonholes: Adjustable Headband
- Zippers- Projects created:
- Invisible Zipper: Throw Pillow Case
- Lapped Zipper: Flat Zip Pouch
- Pockets, projects created:
- Patch Pocket: Foldable Shopping Tote
* Students must complete each beginner course or have prior sewing experience of the above before advancing to the next level.
After students complete the lessons listed in their level, they will continue to build their skills by diving into more tailored sewing projects (accessories, clothing, stuffies, home goods, alterations, etc.).
Intermediate I:
Students will continue building fundamental skills while learning how to design and draft patterns for accessories using flat pattern techniques.
More detailed information coming soon!
Intermediate II:
Students will continue building fundamental skills and flat pattern techniques, including creating their own custom slopers for apparel design.
More detailed information coming soon!
Advanced:
Students will continue to build on their fundamental skills while learning how to drape designs on dress forms and transfer them to flat patterns. More detailed information coming soon!
TUITION & payment plans
5% SIBLING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE.
SEWING
FASHIONISTA’S & ADULTS
To allow proper instruction, all SEWING classes will accommodate up to 5 students.
*Prices listed for sewing classes include base materials and supplies. Students are able to “shop” our fabric inventory for projects. If students would like to special order fabrics and supplies, there will have a fabric fee, separate from class tuition. Students are more than welcome to supply their own materials & notions.
There are NO drop-in classes.
Our courses are lesson/skill building with roll-over from class to class.
BY THE SEMESTER
Sewing semesters are about 15-16 weeks long and are $1,000 for the term when paid in full. Students must complete prior levels before advancing:
Fall: September through January.
Spring: February through June.
- Paid in Full, $1,000
- Two payments of $525- a total cost of $1,050
- Four Payments of $275- a total cost of $1,100
*Prices listed for sewing classes include base materials and supplies. Students are able to “shop” our fabric inventory for projects. If students would like to special order fabrics and supplies, there will be a fabric fee, separate from class tuition. Students are more than welcome to supply their own materials & notions.
BY THE YEAR
Year long sewing courses are about 30-32 weeks long and are $1,800 when paid in full. Students must complete prior levels before advancing.
Full year courses go from September to June.
- Yearly-Paid in FULL, $1,800
- Bianual, two $1,000 payments- a total cost of $2,000
- Quarterly, four $525 payments- a total cost of $2,100
*Prices listed for sewing classes include base materials and supplies. Students are able to “shop” our fabric inventory for projects. If students would like to special order fabrics and supplies, there will be a fabric fee, separate from class tuition. Students are more than welcome to supply their own materials & notions.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
2026-2027 Fashion School Year- September through June
FALL CLASSES
The Sew 'N Fashion Studio is closed on the following dates during the Fall Semester:
9/21, 10/2-10/4, 10/12, 11/3, 11/11, 11/26-11/29, 12/24-1/2 & 1/18
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FALL!
Scroll down to our schedule, click on the class you'd like to join, select the payment plan you prefer, and fill out the registration before checking out. If you have any problems, please contact Alyson at hello@sewnfashion.com.
OUR 2026/2027 SEWING SCHEDULE
Classes start the week of September 14th and end on June 19th.
Take a look at our current schedule below. Please note Sew ‘N Fashion follows the DOE calendar and will be closed for classes when schools are closed. The schedule below can change without notice.
FOR THE FULL CLASS SCHEDULE, VISIT THE CLASS SCHEDULE LINK OR HEAD TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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TRIAL CLASSES
Want to test out a sewing class before committing to the full course?
Register for trial classes shown here. If you like it and want to continue with the course, the cost of the trial will be deducted from the class tuition.
Reach Us
Address
278 87th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Contact
(267) 421-7196
hello@sewNfashion.com