Summer Middle School Fashion Intensive

 Are you a young aspiring fashion designer? Do you want to learn how to design & construct a garment? Interested in learning about the fashion industry & the opportunities here in Kansas City?

Then you should apply for our week-long youth summer course for middle school students wanting to learn basic sewing skills and how to design, cut, & sew your own one of a kind outfit! In this intensive experience, you will learn the foundational skills necessary to work on a sewing machine, read patterns, and so much more. We will end the program with a fashion show showing off your new design!

Only 5 places available!

Students will:

  • work on Janome HD-3000 and School Mate 7330 straight-stitch home sewing machines and Janome and Babylock home serger;

  • Learn how to operate a sewing machine, use a pattern, and sew garments;

  • Sew one garment that is emblematic of their fashion brand and showcase it via a fashion show for family;

  • Use creative and problem-solving skills to expand their imagination; and

  • Learn about different aspects of the fashion industry.

All sewing tools will be provided by Rightfully Sewn Academy and it's donors in order to promote and encourage a sustainable future in the fashion industry. Fabric & a pattern will need to be purchased for the class.

Middle School Intensive:

Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages 10 to 13

Please fill out the below form by MAY 24th 11:59pm. Please note that filling out the below application does not guarantee a spot, due to the size of the program & demand.

Decisions will be made by MAY 31, you will be notified by that next week.

For any questions, email programs@rightfullysewn.org