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School of Fashion Design - Boston Celebrating 90 years of excellence in fashion education!
The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England dedicated exclusively to the study of fashion design. We provide students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Come meet our expert faculty, check out our studio workrooms, and experience our hands-on classes. Convenient Back Bay location, accessible by public transportation.
Your fashion education begins here!
New semesters begin September, January, and June.
Courses are offered day, evening, and online.
www.schooloffashiondesign.org
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617.536.9343

We value the fine craft of a well-made garment and believe that fashion design is a learned skill that can be mastered through education and disciplined practice. Renowned for our teaching expertise and technical rigor of our professional skills training, SFD is a private, nonprofit studio school offering our signature Certificate in Fashion Design. SFD also offers year-round creative workshops in various textile arts, as well as a High School fashion program.

🧵 Upcoming Workshop: DENIM REMADE & REIMAGINED🍂 November Saturday 7th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.‼️Prerequisite: Students...
10/15/2026

🧵 Upcoming Workshop: DENIM REMADE & REIMAGINED
🍂 November Saturday 7th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
‼️Prerequisite: Students should know how to operate a sewing machine with ease.
👗 Give old denim a new life! In this hands-on upcycling workshop, learn creative techniques for transforming discarded jeans and fabrics into vibrant, one-of-a-kind garments.
👖 Create your own top, tunic, or dress while exploring the possibilities of sustainable fashion and imaginative reuse.
🌻About the teacher: With a passion for art and a keen eye for beauty in the discarded, Sharon Chandler is the spark behind Marigold Studio. Sharon has spent her life learning multiple art techniques as a fiber/textile artist. In 2022, Sharon's work caught the eye of actress Chloe Sevigny, who commissioned a piece. Sharon's work was then featured in the April 2023 edition of British Vogue. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Master of Education from Fitchburg State University, Sharon is not only an artist, she brings over 40 years of art education expertise to her craft. Drawing from global travels to roadside discoveries, she meticulously curates deadstock fabric, artifacts, and salvaged pieces. Sharon's unique talent lies in her ability to piece together fabric scraps, weaving captivating stories through her creations.
🔗 To learn more or register, click our link in bio or email us at [email protected].

🟦 Upcoming Workshop: TUMBLING BLOCK SHIRT🟧 Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM⬜️ Give your wardrobe a couture...
10/14/2026

🟦 Upcoming Workshop: TUMBLING BLOCK SHIRT
🟧 Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
⬜️ Give your wardrobe a couture upgrade! Update a button-down shirt with this modern couture technique for a fresh look!
🟨 Students will take a plain Ready To Wear shirt and add Tumbling Blocks to create a unique garment that showcases your sewing and piecing skills. With this workshop there’s no need to fuss with fitting a shirt, easing the sleeve heads, sewing buttons and buttonholes. We’ll jump right to the fun part: embellishing the shirt to make a fashion statement!
🌻 About the teacher: Ellen has a deep passion for sewing elegant clothing, ranging from simple to ornate designs. With a wealth of experience as a couture seamstress and a seasoned teacher of fashion construction at the college level, Ellen authored the book "Creating Couture Embellishments," published by Laurence King Publishing, London, in August 2017. Since founding her company, Ellen Miller, Seamstress, in 1983, she has tailored and created custom garments for numerous discerning clients. Ellen approaches each design as a unique challenge to transform concepts into wearable works of art.
🔗 To learn more or register, click our link in bio or email us at [email protected].

🩷 We're so happy for SFD alum Ashley Stambouli! 🪡 Ashley showcased her garment making skills at the Paris Fashion Week ...
10/14/2026

🩷 We're so happy for SFD alum Ashley Stambouli!
🪡 Ashley showcased her garment making skills at the Paris Fashion Week for which she created so many beautiful elevated looks!
👏 We always love seeing and celebrating the success of SFD alumni

🧵 Upcoming Workshop: Beading and Embroidery🍂 Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM🧵 Learn and practice essential em...
10/13/2026

🧵 Upcoming Workshop: Beading and Embroidery
🍂 Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
🧵 Learn and practice essential embroidery & beading techniques—then put them to use transforming your own clothing into a wearable work of art!
✨ Whether you're making a gift for a loved one or treating yourself, leave with a beautifully decorated garment and the skills to keep creating long after class ends!
🌻About the teacher: Lisa has extensive experience as a theatrical costumer working in professional theatres across the country. She has taught fashion and theatre based classes in the Boston area since 1989. In 1992 she launched her Very Eclectic Clothing line of hand-painted clothing and accessories. Today, Very Eclectic is a thriving collection of hand-painted scarves, yarn, shawl pins, and buttons sold online and at fine craft and fiber shows throughout the Northeast.
🔗 To learn more or register, click our link in bio or email us at [email protected].

🩷 On behalf of everyone here at the School of Fashion Design, we are heartbroken to learn of Jo Somers' passing. 💛 Jo ch...
10/13/2026

🩷 On behalf of everyone here at the School of Fashion Design, we are heartbroken to learn of Jo Somers' passing.
💛 Jo championed so many young designers and students, as well as SFD through her leadership and friendship, and will be greatly missed by all of us.
🩵 Jo Somers was the founder and former President of Copley Seven Models & Talent, former instructor and Trustee of the School of Fashion Design, long time Bay Village resident, and a celebrated Boston fashion icon who wore and championed numerous local Boston designers.
🧡 In 2014, Jo was awarded the School of Fashion Design "Isobel S. Sinesi Lifetime Achievement in Fashion" award. Jo also established the Jo Somers Bay Village Scholarship to support School of Fashion Design students, which continues to support aspiring SFD student designers to this day.

🧣 Upcoming Workshop: WEAVE YOUR OWN FALL SCARF🍂 October 26th to 27th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.🍁 Come and try your hand a...
10/12/2026

🧣 Upcoming Workshop: WEAVE YOUR OWN FALL SCARF
🍂 October 26th to 27th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
🍁 Come and try your hand at weaving! Get introduced to the process of weaving, and learn how yarn content, color, composition, and overall structure will affect the feeling of your final project.
✨ Leave with a stylish scarf of your own unique design, for yourself or a loved one!
🌻 About the teacher: Dahlia Popovits is an internationally recognized textile artist and master weaver with nearly 50 years of experience designing and creating award-winning handwoven clothing and accessories. Her work showcases an exceptional commitment to craftsmanship, utilizing the finest natural materials sourced from artisanal suppliers worldwide. Her distinctive weaving techniques blend traditional loom work with innovative, contemporary design sensibilities.
🔗 To learn more or register, click our link in bio or email us at [email protected].

📖 We're delighted that our community came out in great numbers for our author's talk with Anne Marie Murphy for the rele...
10/08/2026

📖 We're delighted that our community came out in great numbers for our author's talk with Anne Marie Murphy for the release of her latest book, "A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets"!
🧵 Historical fashion research like Anne Marie's is such important work as it examines the history of garment making skills and its evolution throughout time!
🪡 These collaborative opportunities are a great reminder of where those skills came from, the importance of preservation, and the necessity in keeping them alive for future generations.
🏫 SFD's work is to preserve those comprehensive technical skills by educating students in the complete fashion design process, combining traditional techniques with modern practices!

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