IN-PERSON CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS.


 
 

SEWING FOUNDATIONS

SEWING 1: WEST PHILLY - Home Machines

Get comfortable using home Singer sewing machines. Learn seams, zips, and hems to make your own clothes with ease. Finish the course with a denim duffle bag of your own design.

SEWING 1: CENTER CITY

Learn professional seams, zips and hems while using the industrial straight stitch machine. Finish the course with a denim duffle bag of your own design.
Transferable into the Designer Development Program.


 
 

CREATE YOUR LOOK.

DENIM UTILITY JACKET

Design and make this new staple for your closet. Perfectly layered over hoodies, and tees all year long. Take it to the next level with upcycled denim for that beautifully worn look. Patterns up to 5X.

UP-CYCLED CROSS-BODY BAG

Learn how to make this stylish bag that you will use for years to come! Students utilize zippers, topstitching, and pattern reading in this 4 week course. Upcycle your old jeans to make a one-of-a kind creation.

HOODIE + JOGGER SET

Create this classic silhouette in the fabric and fit of your choice. Customize with cargo pockets, cropping, or color blocking. Students will learn how to thread and use a serger sewing machine.

LUX LOUNGE

From the sewing studio to the yoga studio. Using a serger sewing machine, students will create leggings, biker shorts, lounge pants, and crop-tops out of lux knit fabrics. Includes size inclusive pattern downloads.


 
 

MASTER THE CRAFT.

5-POCKET JEANS

Fly fronts, pocket facings, rivets, and hardware all go into a gorgeous pair of jeans. Learn how to bring your denim dreams to life.

BOMBER JACKET

Design and sew a custom bomber jacket with your choice of fit, fabrics, and finishes. From medium weight denims or twills, to wools and leather, this jacket will be a life piece to be proud of.

 

**Individual classes are not overseen by the PA Dept of Education


Two locations to choose from

CENTER CITY

Home to our Designer Development Program
Industrial Juki sewing machines
Receive credits towards our Designer Development Program

 

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WEST PHILLY

Hobbyist Classes/Workshops
Home Singer sewing machines
Teens/Kids classes
Learn to make clothes you and your family will love


Featured Course

Denim Utility Jacket

Mastered the basics, looking to level up?

Design and construct an oversized, tailored denim jacket to layer up any time of year.


Online Classes, Open Enrollment

Learn the fundamental designer sewing techniques you need to start making beautiful clothes that you'll actually want to wear! 1 year unlimited access to this course covers seam finishes, hems, zippers, sergers, and an adorable petal tank project.

$125 - One Time Payment


 
 

Digital Learning Integration:

We now offer free video demonstrations via made-videos.com to supplement our in-person Sewing 1 instruction.

This is a excellent addition to our course becauseā€¦

  1. You can watch the video tutorials in the classroom to see the demo up close

  2. You can watch them at home, to refresh your memory about what you learned in class.

  3. Watch and repeat videos to assist with homework assignments and projects

Made Institute Sewing Studio Class

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Want to earn our Designer Development Program Certificate?

Launch your fashion business in 12 months! Learn more about our Designer Development Program with courses in Sewing, Design, Fashion Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Patternmaking, Business and Marketing.