Learn How to Become a Fashion Designer
Welcome to FFW, where students 6-18 learn how to design and sew their own clothes.
Our teens and kids fashion design classes online and in-person take place right after school and on the weekends at various locations.
Fashion First Workshops, headquartered in Plainfield NJ, offers these classes throughout the year in 6-8 week sessions, 1 1/2 to 2 hour classes: Fall l, Fall ll, Winter l, Winter ll and Spring.
We also offer workshops seasonally throughout the year on school holidays. Now anyone can learn how to become a fashion designer.
And don't forget to enroll in Fashion Summer Camp when school's out!
Recap of our sewing classes
- ages 6-18 all welcome
- no sewing experience necessary
- all supplies included as well as use of our sewing machines
- students take home the project they created
- all students help plan and set up for their very own fashion runway show, where
- the students model their design! All are welcome.
- beginners welcome, classes indicate the skill level needed to register for the class.
- read all class policies prior to registration
- have fun learning how to become a fashion designer!
Upcoming Kids Fashion Design Classes
Upcoming Events
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Madison 1.5 Hour Private Lessons
December 23, 2023 - December 31, 2024
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Description:
Interested in private lessons for kids, teens, or adults? Our students start with basic sewing lessons and learn to make a unique item. We find a time that works best with your busy schedule.
- Beginner Sewing Instruction- like Sewing Machine Operation And A Basic Project Like A Tote Bag
Or Throw Pillow! - Intermediate Sewing Skills- for Example, Sewing Clothing Such As Skirts, Dresses And Basic
Pants! - Advanced Sewing Techniques- such As Inserting A Zipper, Sewing An Inset Sleeve, Or Creating A
Blind Hem. - How To Use Your Sewing Machine- bring In Your Machine For A Lesson On Threading, Machine
Functions, And That Temperamental Bobbin! We Will Cover All Of The Basics Of Set Up And Machine Use With You. - Simple Pattern Making And Draping- Our Knowledgeable Instructors Can Show You How Your Body
Measurements Can Be Made Into A Basic Pattern Or Sloper. We Can Also Teach The Basics Of Draping On A Dress
Form. - Fashion Sketching And Illustration-from The Basic Croquis (Fashion Figure) To Fabric Rendering Our
Teachers Can Take Your Sketching Skills To The Next Level! - Hand Sewing Instruction-learn To Sew With A Needle And Thread And Attach Buttons, Hem Pants, Or
Learn A Basic Running Stitch.
Information:
- EMAIL US WITH THE DATE AND TIME YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SO WE CAN CONFIRM IT BEFORE YOU REGISTER
- Private 1.5-hour Lesson
- $80.00 per class
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1.5-hour PRIVATE Lesson
April 3, 2024 - January 15, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Description:
Interested in private lessons for kids, teens, or adults? Our students start with basic sewing lessons and learn to make a unique item. We find a time that works best with your busy schedule.
- Beginner Sewing Instruction- like Sewing Machine Operation And A Basic Project Like A Tote Bag
Or Throw Pillow! - Intermediate Sewing Skills- for Example, Sewing Clothing Such As Skirts, Dresses And Basic
Pants! - Advanced Sewing Techniques- such As Inserting A Zipper, Sewing An Inset Sleeve, Or Creating A
Blind Hem. - How To Use Your Sewing Machine- bring In Your Machine For A Lesson On Threading, Machine
Functions, And That Temperamental Bobbin! We Will Cover All Of The Basics Of Set Up And Machine Use With You. - Simple Pattern Making And Draping- Our Knowledgeable Instructors Can Show You How Your Body
Measurements Can Be Made Into A Basic Pattern Or Sloper. We Can Also Teach The Basics Of Draping On A Dress
Form. - Fashion Sketching And Illustration-from The Basic Croquis (Fashion Figure) To Fabric Rendering Our
Teachers Can Take Your Sketching Skills To The Next Level! - Hand Sewing Instruction-learn To Sew With A Needle And Thread And Attach Buttons, Hem Pants, Or
Learn A Basic Running Stitch.
Information:
- Ages 12+
- Send us a Date and Time That Works For You.
- Private 1.5-hour Lesson
- $70.00 per class
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SPRING 2025 (1) 4PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
January 13, 2025 - February 24, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
MONDAYS January 13-February 24, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:00 PM FOR AGES 7-10
Design and create a UNIQUE TOP CHOOSE FROM A FLY-TOP OR A WRAP-TOP
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final fitting.
Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4:00-5:15 PM MONDAYS 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
- AGES 7-10
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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SPRING 2025 (1) 530PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
January 13, 2025 - February 24, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
MONDAYS January 13-February 24, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
5:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
Design and create a UNIQUE TOP CHOOSE FROM A FLY-TOP OR A WRAP-TOP
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final fitting.
Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 5:30-6:45 PM MONDAYS 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNERS
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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SPRING 2025 (1) 4:30PM WEDNESDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
January 15, 2025 - February 12, 2025
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
WEDNESDAYS Jan 15-Feb 12, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
Design and create a UNIQUE TOP CHOOSE FROM A FLY-TOP OR A WRAP-TOP
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You’ll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4:30-5:45 PM WEDNESDAYS 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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JAN 2025 Saturday Parent & Child Workshop
January 18, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2025 – Parent & Child Sewing Workshop
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette or an accessory!
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR STAFF & YOUR PARENT OR FAMILY WE WLL HELP YOU CREATE & FINISH YOUR PROJECT.
You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together
Information
- TIME 1-3 PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025
- AGES 6 +
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS WELCOME ADVANCED SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
- MIN 4 MAX 8
Fee
- $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
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FEB 2025 Saturday Parent & Child Workshop
February 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025 – Parent & Child Sewing Workshop
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette or an accessory!
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR STAFF & YOUR PARENT OR FAMILY WE WLL HELP YOU CREATE & FINISH YOUR PROJECT.
You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together
Information
- TIME 1-3 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025
- AGES 6 +
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS WELCOME ADVANCED SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
- MIN 4 MAX 8
Fee
- $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
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SPRING 2025 (2) 4PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
March 3, 2025 - April 14, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
MONDAYS March 3-April 14, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:00 PM FOR AGES 7-10
CHOOSE A WRAP SKIRT OR SHORT
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You'll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4-5:15 PM MONDAYS 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14
- AGES 7-10
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
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SPRING 2025 (2) 5:30PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
March 3, 2025 - April 14, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
MONDAYS March 3-April 14, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
5:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
CHOOSE A WRAP SKIRT OR SHORT
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You'll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 5:30-6:45 PM MONDAYS 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNER SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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SPRING 2025 (2) 4:30PM WEDNESDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
March 5, 2025 - April 16, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
WEDNESDAYS Mar 5-Apr 16, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
Design and create a UNIQUE 
WRAP SKIRT OR SHORT
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You'll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4:30-5:45 PM WEDNESDAYS – MARCH 5,12,26 APRIL 9 & 16
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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MAR 2025 Saturday Parent & Child Workshop
March 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 – Parent & Child Sewing Workshop
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette or an accessory!
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR STAFF & YOUR PARENT OR FAMILY WE WLL HELP YOU CREATE & FINISH YOUR PROJECT.
You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together
Information
- TIME 1-3 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
- AGES 6 +
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS WELCOME ADVANCED SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
- MIN 4 MAX 8
Fee
- $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
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APR 2025 Saturday Parent & Child Workshop
April 19, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 – Parent & Child Sewing Workshop
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette or an accessory!
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR STAFF & YOUR PARENT OR FAMILY WE WLL HELP YOU CREATE & FINISH YOUR PROJECT.
You’ll start with: Choosing your fabric, cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together
Information
- TIME 1-3 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025
- AGES 6 +
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS WELCOME ADVANCED SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
- MIN 4 MAX 8
Fee
- $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
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SPRING 2025 (3) 4PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
April 28, 2025 - June 2, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
MONDAYS April 28-June 2, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:00 PM FOR AGES 7-10
Design and create a UNIQUE FASHIONABLE TIER DRESS
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You’ll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4:00-5:15 PM MONDAYS 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2
- AGES 7-10
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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SPRING 2025 (3) 530PM MONDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
April 28, 2025 - June 2, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
MONDAYS April 28-June 2, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
5:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
Design and create a UNIQUE FASHIONABLE TIER DRESS
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You’ll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 5:30-6:45 PM MONDAYS 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNERS AND ADVANCED BEGINNERS
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6
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SPRING 2025 (3) 4:30PM WEDNESDAYS Fashion Sewing Classes
April 30, 2025 - June 4, 2025
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
WEDNESDAYS April 30-June 4, 2025 – Fashion Sewing Classes
4:30 PM FOR AGES 10+
Design and create a UNIQUE FASHIONABLE TIER DRESS
Our student designers will explore and recreate a classic silhouette! You'll start with: Choosing
your fabric, designing and sketching your design. Measuring your silhouette for accurate sizing.
Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric Pinning and sewing your design together A final
fitting. Fashion show the last day of class.
Information
- TIME 4:30-5:45 PM WEDNESDAYS 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4
- AGES 10+
- NO SEWING SKILLS NECESSARY.
- BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER SEWERS ALL WELCOME
- BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME
Fee
- $135.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES USE OF MACHINES, FABRIC & ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR YOUR FASHION WORKSHOP!
Min 3 Max 6