This four-day intensive features 32 hours of hands-on demonstrations and comprehensive couture instruction created for those looking to enhance their sewing skills and designs. Learn from Made’s founder and CEO as she shares insights from her 20-year career in fashion and her decade working alongside couture masters at the Opera Philadelphia. You’ll create the couture piece of your dreams, fit your model, and conclude with a professional photoshoot.
*This is a master class. Students should have advanced sewing skills and knowledge of garment construction.
KEY INFO
June 12, 13, 14, 15 (2026)
10-6 pm
4 sessions
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Seats are limited to 10 students
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Supplies needed are available for purchase on Day 1:
5-10 yds of muslin
5-10 yds of medium-weight fashion fabric. Quantity is design-dependent (brocade, satin, wool, taffeta, cotton twill, etc.). Natural fibers preferred!
5-10 yds of lining. Quantity is design dependent (china silk, cotton sheeting, poly-acetate)
Clear 18" ruler
Sewing Pins
Draping Pins (no ball head)
Seam Ripper
Beeswax
Thimble
Sharp fabric scissors
Thread to match fabric
"Long-Sharp" hand sewing needles
Measuring Tape
Marking Pencil (regular #2 pencil is fine)
1 yd Fusible Weft Interfacing or Fusible chiffon (fashion fabric weight dependent)
3 yds 1/4" steel spiral boning + corresponding bone casing
Soft bra cups in the appropriate size
1/4" Tailor's Tape
Sticky Style Tape
Sketchbook for notes/design sketches
Any Trims you'd like to use
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 5th
END
This four-day intensive features 32 hours of hands-on demonstrations and comprehensive couture instruction created for those looking to enhance their sewing skills and designs. Learn from Made’s founder and CEO as she shares insights from her 20-year career in fashion and her decade working alongside couture masters at the Opera Philadelphia. You’ll create the couture piece of your dreams, fit your model, and conclude with a professional photoshoot.
*This is a master class. Students should have advanced sewing skills and knowledge of garment construction.
KEY INFO
June 12, 13, 14, 15 (2026)
10-6 pm
4 sessions
MADE RITTENHOUSE: 1719 Chestnut St, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
*Seats are limited to 10 students
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Supplies needed are available for purchase on Day 1:
5-10 yds of muslin
5-10 yds of medium-weight fashion fabric. Quantity is design-dependent (brocade, satin, wool, taffeta, cotton twill, etc.). Natural fibers preferred!
5-10 yds of lining. Quantity is design dependent (china silk, cotton sheeting, poly-acetate)
Clear 18" ruler
Sewing Pins
Draping Pins (no ball head)
Seam Ripper
Beeswax
Thimble
Sharp fabric scissors
Thread to match fabric
"Long-Sharp" hand sewing needles
Measuring Tape
Marking Pencil (regular #2 pencil is fine)
1 yd Fusible Weft Interfacing or Fusible chiffon (fashion fabric weight dependent)
3 yds 1/4" steel spiral boning + corresponding bone casing
Soft bra cups in the appropriate size
1/4" Tailor's Tape
Sticky Style Tape
Sketchbook for notes/design sketches
Any Trims you'd like to use
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
June 5th
END
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