Sew with SELF Membership
Are you ready to turn your fashion design aspirations into a reality without breaking the bank? Our Sew with SELF™ Fashion Design Training Program is perfect for you!
Say goodbye to sky-high tuition! As a Sew with SELF™ Program Member, you will gain access to three 4-hour, in-person fashion design classes every month. Over the course of 7 months, you will cover a diverse range of introductory topics, from sewing and patternmaking to fabric and textiles, illustration, garment construction, tech pack development, and more. No hidden fees, and no surprises — just affordable, high-quality fashion education.
Membership Benefits
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You gain access to three, 4-hour engaging and enriching fashion design classes each month. In comparison to traditional sewing spaces that enforce a pay per class model, this Membership allows you to learn high-quality education at a significantly lower rate than traditional sewing classes.
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We provide an all-inclusive Studio space that includes but is not limited to: machines, fabric, materials, design tools, dress forms, industry professional Instructors and more.
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Learn from the best in the business. Our industry professional Instructors bring real-world experience to the classroom, offering invaluable insights.
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From sewing to pattern-making to fabrics and more, each class covers a different and exciting sewing topic, ensuring you continuously expand your skills and knowledge.
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Your path to a fashion internship with renowned brands begins after you have completed a total of 4 consecutive months of comprehensive fashion design education in our Academy. We ensure you will master the critical sewing and design skills needed to excel.
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Enjoy special discounts and offers from local fashion establishments to support your creative endeavors and help you access the tools and materials you need to excel in your craft.
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Gain invaluable insights into the fashion industry by booking personalized 1-on-1 sessions with our team of industry professional Instructors. They’re here to guide you and provide assistance on class projects.
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Seamlessly fit your learning into your schedule and advance at your own pace. You pick your class day and times every month. We host classes on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday.
You can pause or cancel your membership at any time.
Makeup classes are by request only, before the request deadline.
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Get paired up with a Fashion Accountability Partner. Your fellow designer peers in the Academy will hold you accountable to your designer goals.
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Our building and studio space is designed with wheelchair accessibility features, ensuring everyone can partake in the magic of fashion design.
Our prime location in the heart of Downtown Atlanta puts you at the epicenter of creativity. We’re steps away from the nearby train station (Five Points station, Peachtree Street station) and bus lines, with plentiful street parking options right at our doorstep. Our close proximity to museums, libraries, restaurants, parks, art galleries, and local fashion events ensures you’re always in the midst of inspiration.
Meet Your Instructors
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Janice Wilbourn
FASHION DESIGN, COUTURE
With 40+ years in European tailoring and couture, Janice has received numerous awards for her works in occasion wear. Having dressed many celebrities and political figures, and showcased Collections in New York and Miami Fashion Weeks, Janice brings a wealth of experience in sewing, design, production, business, and personal development.
Specialty: Design, Production, Business
Awarded by: NAACP, Beyonce, Trumpet Awards, ESSENCE, and more.
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Meredith Hill
FASHION DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT
With 3 years in the fashion industry, Meredith has a background in fashion design from New York School of Design and Savannah College of Art and Design. Meredith’s intentional design and futuristic approach inspires designers to imagine and create fashion that transcends boundaries, defies norms, and transports us to a different world of style.
Specialty: Sewing, Patternmaking, Draping, Textiles, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Fashion Illustration
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Neva Bryant
FASHION DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY
With 18 years in the fashion industry and a background in fashion design from Los Angeles Trade and Technical College, Neva caters to plus-size women with a love for comfortable, modern, and upcycled fashion. Neva has developed an arsenal of skills, tips and tricks for sewing and pattern design to share with the next generation of designers.
Specialty: Sewing, Patternmaking, Fabrics and Textiles, Sustainability, Collection Development, Custom Sewing