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MADE
RITTENHOUSE

Be in the center of it all! At Rittenhouse, we offer courses in fashion, arts, and design.


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Home to our renowned programs, students get the guidance they need to achieve their goals.


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Rittenhouse offers studio memberships with full access and all the tools to bring your forms to life.


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MADE
RITTENHOUSE

1719 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contact: (855) 623-3745

Email: info@made-institute.com

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FACILITIES &
RESOURCES

Our studio comes equipped with:

Large cutting tables 

Juki single-needle straight stitch machines 

Industrial 4-thread overlock machines (for knits and wovens) 

Industrial 5-thread safety stitch machines (for knits and wovens) 

Industrial cover stitch machines (for knits) 

Industrial walking foot machines (for heavy-weight wovens) 

Singer home machines 

Brother home 4-thread sergers (for knits) 

Professional dress forms (sizes 4, 6, 10, and 22) 

Industrial gravity irons 

Photoshoot area (backdrop and lighting)

Interior of a sewing studio with sewing machines, mannequins, thread spools, and clothing on display.

FAQS

  • Free street parking is scarce, but paid parking options like lots and garages are nearby. We are also conveniently situated close to all public transportation in Philadelphia.

  • Made Rittenhouse is open at 10 a.m. every day for staff, students, and members. If you’d like to see the space or get to know our community, please schedule a tour. New and returning students should arrive no more than 15 minutes before their class starts.

  • Yes. Please contact us at info@made-institute.com to request the correct course enrollment. If your preferred course is still available, we will honor your request.

  • We invite parents, guardians, and friends to come in to say hello and chat with our staff. We kindly ask that anyone not participating in the class wait outside of Made at a location of their choice until the class ends. Made Institute’s Rittenhouse location is conveniently near many cafes, shops, and the famous Rittenhouse Square, offering you plenty of options to pass the time.

  • Yes! Made Institute sells a range of fabrics and sewing notions to students and the public. Check out our shop

  • Absolutely! We offer gift certificates in any amount, redeemable for sewing supplies, workshops, classes, or studio memberships.

  • Our Rittenhouse studio offers a wide range of professional equipment, provides up to 40 hours of studio access weekly, includes discounts on photoshoots and studio rentals, access to exclusive networking events, and much more. Check out our studio membership page for more info.

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