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 - September 28, 2024
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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Homeschoolers - One-Day Class
April 22, 2024 - August 30, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Information:
- Sign up for a one-day class
- 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
- Includes All Supplies And Equipment
- Boys and Girls Welcome
Projects to choose from:
- Pillow
- Tote bag
- American girl doll outfit
- Drawstring bag
- Scrunchie or headband
You’ll start with:
- Choosing your fabric, designing and sketching your design (render your fabric)
- Measuring
- Cutting out your paper pattern on your fabric
- Pinning and sewing your design together
- A final fitting & the fashion show ( where the student shows off his/her project they made themselves to family and friends)
Fee:
- $25 – One-day event price.