One-Day Classes
Intro to Sewing
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine in this 90-minute intro class.
$35.00 per person
Alterations Lab
Get expert guidance on how to custom-fit your clothes. Read the full workshop description for a list of eligible projects.
$55.00 per person
Hem Your Pants
Learn how to mark, cut and sew an even hem at the perfect length. Shortening pants is one of the easiest ways to improve the fit of your clothing.
$45.00 per person
Intro to Darning
Learn how to patch rips and tears in denim, canvas, or other woven (non-stretch) garments using the technique known as machine darning.
$45.00 per person
Weekend Intensives
Sloper Workshop (all sizes)
Drape and draft a basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern block to custom-fit your unique body with minimal measurements. All materials are included in the registration fee.
$375.00 per person
Next Session: Sat-Sun Sept 28-29
Registration opens July 1, 2025
PLUS-SIZE SLOPER WORKSHOP
*For Plus-Size Sewists Exclusively*
Drape and draft a basic bodice, skirt, sleeve, and pant pattern block to custom-fit your unique body with minimal measurements. All materials are included in the registration fee.
$375.00 per person
Next Session: Sat-Sun Nov 8-9
Registration opens July 1, 2025
The Slow Fashion Academy studio is located in Firehouse Arts Germantown, 5231 Germantown Avenue, B06, Philadelphia, PA 19144 (United States).
A note on accessibility: Unfortunately, the studio is on the basement level of the building, down a flight of stairs, and not wheelchair accessible.