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A hands-on summer camp where kids learn sewing, creativity, and confidence through upcycled fashion projects.

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Design. Sew. Create.

Design. Sew. Create.

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Why Parents Love This Camp

UpStitch’d Sew Creative Summer Camp is designed to help kids build skills, confidence, and creativity through hands-on sewing and design. This is not just crafts and busy work. Campers create real projects they can wear, use, and feel proud of.

  • Kids learn beginner-friendly machine and hand sewing skills they can keep using long after camp ends.

  • Campers sketch, design, and personalize their own projects in a way that reflects their personality.

  • Through upcycling, kids learn how old materials can become something fresh, useful, and exciting.

Quick Info

Ages
8–14

Duration
Monday–Friday

Time
9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Group Size
Only 10 campers

What They’ll Learn

  • Sewing machine basics and safety

  • Hand sewing techniques

  • Fabric and material basics

  • Upcycling and creative reuse

  • Design thinking and sketching

  • How to make beginner-friendly fashion and accessory projects

See What They’ll Make
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Meet the Instructor

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Rachel Gai. Designer. Educator. Creative mentor.
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UpStitch’d Summer Camp is led by designer and educator Rachel Gai, founder of UpStitch’d. With a background in fashion, upcycling, and creative education, Rachel creates spaces where kids can build skills, confidence, and self-expression through sewing. She is a mother to a 4 year old and enjoys spending time outside!

And, Laura Garcia, a FCS High School Teacher with 8 years of teaching experience and a passion for sewing, fashion, and creative education. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time with her partner, Casey, friends, and family. She is passionate about sharing her love of sewing with the community while encouraging and inspiring emerging designers.

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Rachel Gai. Designer. Educator. Creative mentor.

Upcoming Events

Sew Creative Club

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Sew Creative Club is an interactive sewing program designed for youth to explore creativity through hands-on projects. Participants learn foundational sewing skills while creating their own accessories and garments, building confidence, problem-solving skills, and self-expression along the way.

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  • "This is so relaxing and I love sewing"

    Former Student

  • "I want to sew all the time now!"

    Former Student

  • "You really made an impression on our daughter, she is inspired by you!"

    Current Parent