{"product_id":"the-sewing-center-at-fif","title":"The Sewing Center at FIF","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Fashion Institute of Florida is proud to announce the launch of The Sewing Center at FIF, a new creative sewing space designed for aspiring designers, sewing enthusiasts, and former students ready to bring their ideas to life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eAfter observing that many students completing the Basic Sewing course wanted continued access to professional equipment, guidance, and a creative workspace to develop their own designs, FIF created a flexible sewing environment where creativity and technical skills can continue to grow beyond the classroom.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s Time to Sew and Create\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Sewing Center at FIF gives students and independent creators the opportunity to work on personal sewing projects, alterations, custom garments, and design ideas using professional equipment and instructor support at their own pace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eParticipants can schedule sewing time based on their individual needs:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eBook as little as 3 hours for smaller projects or alterations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eReserve up to 18 hours to complete larger garments such as gowns, collections, or custom pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eStudents may bring their own commercial or PDF sewing patterns or select from a wide range of styles available in the FIF pattern library.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Environment + Creative Freedom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Sewing Center provides access to:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eProfessional industrial sewing equipment, including dress forms in many sizes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eExperienced instructors available for guidance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFlexible scheduling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eA creative and inspiring studio environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eIntimate class sizes. Up to 8 students in the classroom,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eHours of operation:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eMonday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSaturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eEvening hours coming soon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSections must be booked 24 hours in advance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring their own fabrics, linings, trims, and sewing supplies. Materials may also be purchased directly at FIF if needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFor students unsure about what fabrics or notions to purchase, FIF recommends scheduling an initial one-hour consultation with an instructor. During this session, instructors can review the pattern, recommend the correct fabric types, sizing, lining, and materials needed before students begin their projects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Requirement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Sewing Center at FIF is available only to individuals who have completed our Basic Sewing course or already possess fundamental sewing knowledge. If you do NOT have previous sewing knowledge, start by signing up for the upcoming Sewing 101 workshop \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fashionsfl.com\/products\/sewing-101-workshop\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or enroll directly in Basic Sewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fashionsfl.com\/products\/basic-sewing\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eStudents wishing to use FIF’s professional industrial sewing machines are required to purchase an Industrial Sewing Kit for $60.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCancelation Police:\u003c\/b\u003e Because space is limited, class sections can only be rescheduled 48 hours of the booking period.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Two-month course","offers":[{"title":"3 Hours  $93.15 US","offer_id":48088528847002,"sku":null,"price":93.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Hours  $155.25 US","offer_id":48088557551770,"sku":null,"price":155.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12  Hours  $284.62 US","offer_id":48088557584538,"sku":null,"price":284.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18  Hours  $372.60 US","offer_id":48088557617306,"sku":null,"price":372.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fashionsfl.com\/products\/the-sewing-center-at-fif","provider":"fashionsfl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}