Made Institute Youth Programs

Made Institute Youth Programs offers Kids Sunday Sewing, where kids ages 6-10 learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine through fun projects and prompts. It also offers T(w)een Sunday Sewing for ages 11 and up, where students learn to sew, upcycle, and develop design skills, and Teen Portfolio Studio for ages 15 and up, a six-week studio-based course for students preparing portfolios for art, fashion, and design college applications.

Programs

• Kids Sunday Sewing — For kids ages 6-10 · Sundays 10am - 12pm · $600 per session · Through fun projects and prompts, kids learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine and create unique pieces to take home or share with friends and family.
• T(w)een Sunday Sewing — For t(w)eens ages 11 and up · Sundays 2pm - 4pm · $600 per session · Students learn how to sew, upcycle, develop design skills, and leave with projects they can wear, gift, or share.
• Teen Portfolio Studio — Ages 15+ · Sundays, 4:30 – 6:30 PM · $595 per session · A six-week, studio-based course for students preparing portfolios for art, fashion, and design college applications.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Price range: $595–$600 per session
• Current session: Kids Sunday Sewing (Jan 3–Mar 14, 2027); T(w)een Sunday Sewing (Jan 3–Mar 14, 2027); Teen Portfolio Studio Fall Session 1 (Oct 18–Nov 22, 2026)

About the provider

Made Institute has offered programs since 2012. Its mission statement says that fashion, art, and design education should be accessible, and that it has filled the gap by reaching beyond traditional education models to build confidence and careers. Made Institute is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools, and only the Fashion Certificate Program is under this license.

No dedicated parking lot; street parking and paid parking are available at both locations. Both locations are near public transport. The program enrolls students without regard to race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

What families say

“I chose Made because I wanted to chase a dream. The program transformed my creativity into a reality.” — Gerardo Ramirez of Gerardo Ramirez Moreira

“I didn’t have time during the day to go back to school, so there were night classes, and it was just perfect.” — Amira Elmalawny of Bembi

“What drew me to this program is that it really started from the ground up. I didn’t need to have any prior experience.” — Elisse Hanssen of Elise Cara

Last updated October 23, 2026.