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· embroideryAges 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 studentFABRIC 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!
