About the Stitch Institute
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide classes for those interested in learning the art of fashion while promoting and celebrating excellence in craftsmanship.
Emerging Designer Series
The Emerging Designers Series takes an individual from beginning sewing through fashion line development.
The series is offered in a set of individual classes listed in sequential order and designed to prepare participants to create their own small collections of garments using patterns they have drafted themselves.
The series is offered for those interested in personal enrichment or those who are interested in owning and operating their own small businesses as designers, dressmakers, alterations specialists, etc.
Fashioning Their Future Program
Fashioning Their Future is an initiative of The Stitch Institute.
The program, started in 2009, builds on youth's interest in fashion to:
- Increase their interest in and knowledge of technology
- Further their positive personal development
- Increase their exposure to career opportunities
- Build their leadership skills
- Help develop their positive self-image and esteem
- Strengthen their academic skills
- Help them understand smart consumerism
