Teen Camp – One Shirt, Many Designs

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

585 Colborne St unit 103 | Brantford

Philia Brant
Publisher/HostPhilia Brant
Teen Camp \u2013 One Shirt, Many Designs
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Get ready for a creative blast at Teen Camp - One Shirt, Many Designs where you'll be tailor, designing and customizing like never before!
About this Event

Camp Overview

This camp gives teens the chance to turn a plain oversized shirt into a unique piece of wearable art. They’ll learn sewing basics, simple alterations, and creative design techniques in a fun, supervised, hands-on environment. By the end of the week, each teen will take home a finished, personalized shirt they can wear or gift.


Skills Learned
  • Sewing machine basics and safe operation
  • Alterations: hemming, taking in or letting out seams, cropping
  • Creative design techniques: fabric paint, appliqué, patches, embellishments
  • Garment finishing: pressing, topstitching, and clean seams
  • Problem-solving and project planning

Daily Structure
  1. Day 1: Shirt planning and layout – brainstorm design and mark fabric
  2. Day 2: Altering the shirt – hem, crop, or adjust seams
  3. Day 3: Adding creative designs – pleets, ruffles or more
  4. Day 4: Finishing touches – topstitching, extra embellishments
  5. Day 5: Showcase & celebration – fashion show, photos, and take-home shirt

Camp Benefits for Teens
  • Hands-on experience creating a wearable garment
  • Confidence-building through practical and creative skills
  • Opportunity to express individuality through design
  • Age-appropriate supervision and peer collaboration

What’s Included
  • Oversized shirt provided for each teen
  • All sewing materials: threads, fabric pieces, appliqué, patches, fabric paint
  • Access to sewing machines and tools in a safe studio environment
  • Expert guidance from experienced instructors
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

585 Colborne St unit 103, 585 Colborne Street, Brantford, Canada

Tickets

CAD 70.00 to CAD 275.00

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