Fashion Design Program at The Stitch Lab
A STEM-driven fashion design experience for ages 13 through adults. Limited spots available!
Classes Begin June 15, 2026
Design it. Create it. Model it.
Whether fashion becomes a future career, a creative hobby, or simply a fun summer experience, students will leave with something lasting: real technical skills and the confidence to create.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion designer?
Curious about the behind-the-scenes world of fashion design and runway production?
Want to design a look and model it yourself at Fashion Week runway?
This is your opportunity to fully step into the experience for a few weeks and see where creativity can take you.
Summer Intensive Dates - $699/week
NOTE: To have enough preparation time, students must commit to two intensives in the summer or one summer intensive and the Fall session in order to be a part of the show. For those that register for the Fall Weekly Session will not be able to participate in the August 7th, POSH on La Plaza show.
Week of June 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of June 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of July 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Week of August 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Weekly Session Dates* - $699/session
Sundays, August 9 - September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM + Open Studio time (TBD)
Fashion Show Opportunity Dates
FWSD Posh at La Plaza in La Jolla Cove — Friday, August 7, 2026
Fashion Week San Diego in Downtown San Diego — Saturday, October 3, 2026
Please email info@shapestoforms.com for any questions!
Design it. Create it. Model it.
CONSTRUCTED is an immersive fashion design experience for ages 13 through adult that gives students the opportunity to step into the full life cycle of a fashion designer. Whether exploring fashion as a future career, creative passion, or simply a unique summer experience, students will learn how ideas move from concept to construction to runway presentation. Through hands-on instruction in sewing, design, draping, and garment construction, participants experience the real process behind the fashion industry while building lifelong technical and creative skills. Students in the runway track will have the opportunity to present and model their original designs at Fashion Week San Diego in August or October, gaining firsthand experience in a professional runway environment alongside photographers, models, and fashion industry professionals.
Whether fashion becomes a future career, a creative hobby, or simply a fun summer experience, students will leave with something lasting: real technical skills and the confidence to create.
What does the CONSTRUCTED experience include?
Design & sewing technique instruction
Fashion illustration instruction
Introduction to draping & corsetry
Embellishments & couture finishes
Supervised studio time
Runway preparation & presentation
Professional photography, hair & makeup
Behind-the-scenes fashion show experience
Modeling their own design on a professional runway
2026 Fashion Show Opportunities
Posh at La Plaza — Friday, August 7, 2026
Fashion Week San Diego — Saturday, October 3, 2026
Program Dates & Requirements
To participate in the Fashion Week program, students MUST complete either:
Two Summer Intensive weeks, or
One Summer Intensive week + the Fall Weekly Session
Prerequisite: Students should have some basic sewing experience, and be able to operate the sewing machine independently.Summer Intensive Dates - $699/week
Week of June 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWeek of June 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWeek of July 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWeek of August 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM + Open Studio 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Weekly Session Dates - $699/session
Sundays, August 9 - September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM + Open Studio Time (TBD)
*Note that those students who register for the Fall Weekly Session will not be able to participate in the August 7th, POSH on La Plaza show.
Ready To Sign Up?
This program is designed for committed students who want to experience the real process of fashion design — from sketch to runway.
Builds confidence, technical skills, and project discipline
Real-world fashion industry exposure
Students leave with wearable portfolio pieces and lifelong skills
Limited Slots.
Please register for the preferred weeks and reserve your spot.
Questions? Email info@shapestoforms.com