Fashion Design Program at The Stitch Lab
A STEM-driven fashion design experience for ages 13+ through adults. Only 10 spots available!
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Whether fashion becomes a future career, creative hobby, or simply a fun summer experience, students leave with lifelong skills in sewing, design, construction, and creative problem-solving.
This immersive program teaches students how clothing is engineered from concept to runway through hands-on instruction in:
Sewing & clothing construction
Fashion illustration
Draping & corsetry
Collars, embellishments & couture finishes
Runway preparation & presentation
Students work in a real studio environment while learning alongside fashion professionals, photographers, models, and runway teams.
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.
Students will learn sewing, construction, design, and runway preparation while working in a real studio environment alongside fashion professionals. From sketching ideas to building garments, this program gives students a true introduction to the fashion industry while teaching lifelong skills in creativity, problem-solving, and construction.
What to Expect
This immersive program teaches students how clothing is engineered from concept to runway through hands-on instruction. Students work in a real studio environment while learning alongside fashion professionals, photographers, models, and runway teams.
Intensive Topics Include
Sewing & clothing construction
Fashion illustration
Draping & corsetry
Collars, embellishments & couture finishes
Runway preparation & presentation
Experience Includes
Design & construction instruction
Supervised studio time
Runway preparation
Professional photos
Hair & makeup
Behind-the-scenes fashion show experience
Modeling their own design on a professional runway
Program Dates & Requirements
Students must complete either two Summer Intensive weeks or one Summer Intensive week plus a Fall Weekly Session to participate in the Fashion Week program.Summer Intensive Dates
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
Sundays, August 9 - September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM + Open Studio Time (TBD)
Fall sessions include 20 hours of instruction, 15 hours of supervised Open Studio time (Mon, Fri, Sat. dates TBD)Only 10 spots are available.
Why Parents Choose This Program
Small group instruction — Only 10 spots available
Combines creativity with STEM concepts like engineering, measurement, and construction
Builds confidence, technical skills, and project discipline
Real-world fashion industry exposure
Students leave with wearable portfolio pieces and lifelong skills
2026 Fashion Show Opportunities
Posh at La Plaza — Friday, August 7, 2026
Fashion Week San Diego — Friday, October 2, 2026
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.
Limited to 10 students.
Please register for the preferred weeks and complete the Interest Form to reserve your spot.
