Machine Sewing (Grades 4-9)

Put the pedal to the metal in our comprehensive machine sewing based programs!  Every Machine Sewing Studio program guides sewists through end-to-end machine sewing based skills in a way that is perfect for first-timers and returning enthusiasts alike! Campers learn about fabrics, patterns, sketching, embellishing, and silhouettes as they create quality garments and accessories of their choosing! No two programs in our Machine Sewing Studio repertoire are alike. Campers can sign up for multiple weeks and walk away with new skills and new projects each time! Get ready because this studio is bursting at the seams with fun!

Below are descriptions for the following programs: Costume Design, Fashion Bootcamp, and Fashion & Machine Sewing.

General Daily Schedule:

• Morning introduction

• Activity period—approximately 1 hour

• Snack and stretch break—approximately 15 minutes, outside weather permitting

• Activity period—approximately 1 hour

• Lunch and Recess break—approximately 1 hour, outside weather permitting

• Activity period—approximately 2 hours (included in this time can be a stretch break as needed)

• Clean up, pack up, dismissal 

Dates, Hours, and Fees

Themes + Weekly Overview

Fashion Bootcamp (Grades 6-9) *2-week session

Calling all fashionistas! Does your child dream of being the next great fashion designer or just want to have creative ownership of their style? Indulge their passion for fashion through Fashion Bootcamp, where they’ll learn how to design, create, and produce their own clothing line. This will teach fashion sketching, how to choose and work with a variety of fabrics and materials to get the right look, proper and safe use of a sewing machine and how to construct their designs. Throughout the weeks, campers will explore clothing development, design their own collection and, of course, create a runway show as a finale. Many campers benefit from taking our Fashion & Machine Sewing program prior, but no experience is necessary to strut right in. 

Skills Learned:

Techniques such as safely operating and troubleshooting on a sewing machine, basics of hand sewing, how to read sewing patterns, how to choose a fabric, how to take measurements, draping, fashion sketching, earning the elements of design, altering and constructing garments from a pattern and proper finishing methods. Fine motor skills include threading needles, making knots, seam ripping, pinning and proper scissor usage. Design processes such as conceptualizing, experimenting, constructing, and evaluating.

Fashion & Machine Sewing (Grades 4-9)

Aspiring designers and creative campers interested in learning new skills, look no further! Fashion & Machine Sewing provides an immersive experience into the world of machine sewing. Skilled Handwork Studio counselors instruct beginners and advanced campers on how to construct projects from patterns of their choice. Choosing from our extensive catalog of patterns provided by our exclusive partner, Simplicity Creative Group, means this camp is all about choice. Campers have the freedom to decide what to pursue, from PJs or dresses to backpacks or stuffed animals, all while learning new skills. With our endless options, campers can come back week after week and year after year.

Skills Learned:

Techniques such as safely operating and troubleshooting a sewing machine, basics of hand sewing, reading sewing patterns, choosing a fabric, taking measurements, putting in zippers, creating buttonholes, constructing 3D items and proper finishing methods. Fine motor skills include threading needles, making knots, seam ripping, pinning and proper scissor usage. Design processes such as conceptualizing, experimenting, constructing, repairing, and evaluating.