Kids Summer Fashion Camp: Beginner level on Zoom or in person (age groups 7-10 and 11-14)

Here at The New York Sewing Center, our love of crafting and sewing began at a very young age, which is why we love to inspire the next generation of fashion designers with this camp!

This course is a 5 day summer camp program for young students to express their creativity & grow their love of sewing through fun seasonal projects that they will be proud to say they made!

We start at a beginner level so everyone can follow along and even replicate their projects at home for family and friends.

During this course you will learn:
· fashion sketching and mood boards
· how to properly thread and use a sewing machine
· basic sewing techniques and terminology
· how to sew accessories and clothing
· hand and machine stitching & seam finishes, appliqué and trim application
· embroidery

Ages 7-10: fashion sketching & mood boards, weaving, pillows, scrunchies and elastic waist skirt.
*Parent or an adult must be present for sewing portion for virtual classes only. No parent is required for in-person.

Ages 11-14: fashion sketching & mood boards, embroidery, tote bag, summer top. All supplies included and shipped upon enrollment. Parent or adult must be present for sewing portion on day 1 for virtual only.

COST: $400 Per student

FABRIC AND SUPPLIES: All supplies for projects will be included and shipped upon enrollment for virtual classes and provided the first day for in-person classes. In addition for VIRTUAL CLASSES ONLY: Students will need to have a sewing machine, thread, scissors, pins, ruler, colored pencils, mechanical pencil and magazines that can be cut and used for mood boards.

COURSE DURATION: 5 days; classes will be broken up into 3 sections. 1st hour: sewing, 2nd hour: fashion sketching and mood boards, 3rd hour: lunch break while viewing a runway show during lunch (link provided). Last hour: hand embroidery. Classes will be recorded for virtual classes in case you miss a class or need to rewatch a project so you can finish on your own. You can request the recording each day after classes if you need to watch again.

PREREQUISITE: None!