Want to take your first sewing class, hone your stitch skills, or find advanced training in fashion design? There are many places in DC and the Washington metropolitan area that offer courses or programs to meet your needs. We’ll be adding more programs to this list as we become aware of them, so check back often!
If you know of a sewing/fashion program, class, or event we should add let us know.
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| Art Institute of Washington
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| Baltimore City Community College
410-986-5522 Baltimore City Community College offers a variety of courses in fashion illustration, patternmaking, fabric selection and garment construction. They also have associates degree and certificate programs in fashion design, patternmaking, and fashion retailing. More information can be obtained by calling the number above or by visiting http://www.bccc.edu/8873832155236/site/default.asp |
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| Bits of Thread Sewing Studio
DC Threads co-founder Allison Lince-Bentley offers private and small group lessons in her sewing studio in Dupont Circle. She also organizes sewing parties and offers a sewing machine rental program. For more information, please visit www.bitsofthread.com |
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| DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Classes are available for adults and youth at several recreation centers in the District. To find out more, register with the Department of Parks and Recreation to search their catalog of programs. Visit http://dpr.dc.gov/dpr/ for more information. |
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| DC Threads Sewing Lounge
Yes, we shamelessly self-promote! The Sewing Lounge is a great (and free) way to start sewing for the first time, get back into sewing after a long dry spell, or enhance your existing skills. More information can be found on our lounge page. |
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| G Street Fabrics
G Street Fabrics (with locations in Maryland and Virginia) offers a long list of classes year round for adults and youth. The course list can be downloaded from the home page of their website at www.gstreetfabrics.com. |
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| Hancock Fabrics
Hancock Fabrics in Forestville, MD have a number of beginner sewing classes, advanced sewing classes, as well as classes on topics such as jacket construction, making handbags and totes, sewing for babies, sewing with Faux Fur, knitting and crochet, jewelry classes and much more! For more information or a listing of all of Hancock’s classes you can visit us on the web at TishaSewingStudio.ning.com. |
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| SiNGA, Inc.
SiNGA, Inc. offer a training program that prepares graduates for careers in retail and the clothing and textile industries. Students get classroom training and practical experience in fashion and textile design, manufacturing, retailing, production sewing, industry practices, business planning, entrepreneurial skills and teamwork. For more information, visit http://singainc.org/ |
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| The Fabric Peddler
Sewing classes, courses, and services (including screen printing, embroidery, custom sewing, and alterations) in Capital Heights, MD. Location is 8505 Edgeworth Dr., Capitol Heights, MD 20743. For more information, visit www.thefabricpeddler.com or call 301-336-3646.
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