Sew with SELF Membership

Are you ready to turn your fashion design aspirations into a reality without breaking the bank? Our Sew with SELF Fashion Design Training Program is perfect for you!

Say goodbye to sky-high tuition! As a Sew with SELF Program Member, you will gain access to three 4-hour, in-person fashion design classes every month. Over the course of 7 months, you will cover a diverse range of introductory topics, from sewing and patternmaking to fabric and textiles, illustration, garment construction, tech pack development, and more. No hidden fees, and no surprises — just affordable, high-quality fashion education.

Membership Benefits

Meet Your Instructors

  • Janice Wilbourn

    FASHION DESIGN, COUTURE

    With 40+ years in European tailoring and couture, Janice has received numerous awards for her works in occasion wear. Having dressed many celebrities and political figures, and showcased Collections in New York and Miami Fashion Weeks, Janice brings a wealth of experience in sewing, design, production, business, and personal development.

    Specialty: Design, Production, Business

    Awarded by: NAACP, Beyonce, Trumpet Awards, ESSENCE, and more.

  • Samalie Kabenge

    FASHION DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT

    With 12+ years in the fashion industry, Samalie has a background in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design. Samalie’s intentional design and futuristic approach inspires designers to imagine and create fashion that transcends boundaries, defies norms, and transports us to a different world of style.

    Specialty: Tailoring, Collection Development, Sustainability, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Fashion Illustration

  • Ashlynn Ono-Stethers

    FASHION DESIGN, COSTUME DESIGN

    With 3+ years in the fashion industry, Ashlynn has a background in fashion design and costume design from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ashlynn’s works blends historical influences with imaginative silhouettes and intricate details, creating costumes that feel both authentic and fantastical. She has cultivated advanced skills in construction.

    Specialty: Costume Design, Sewing, Patternmaking, Draping, Textiles, Fashion Illustration, Research, Film & Storytelling