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About us
In recent years, there’s been a growing movement among younger generations to learn how to sew, create, and reconnect with making things by hand. Yet, many sewing spaces still lack representation from working fashion designers who understand today’s industry, trends, and creative freedom. Sewing shouldn’t feel outdated or limiting — it should feel empowering, expressive, and limitless.
That’s why THE WAN SEWING STUDIOS was born.
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Founded by celebrity fashion designer and stylist Viola Wan, THE WAN SEWING STUDIOS is a Los Angeles–based creative space built on the belief that you can truly create whatever you want.
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We offer thoughtfully designed classes for all levels, from absolute beginners to emerging designers, with new and innovative classes introduced monthly to meet different creative goals and skill levels. Our offerings include private and semi-private lessons, open sewing workshops, and specialty experiences such as our signature “Sew You Can Sew” 3-Week Bootcamp, weekly Open Sewing Workshops, and rotating monthly pop-ups — from Valentine’s bucket hats and Halloween bags to custom Labubu clothing and more.
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At THE WAN SEWING STUDIOS, you’re not just learning how to sew — you’re joining a community of creators, dreamers, and makers turning ideas into reality.
Mission
Our mission is to make sewing approachable, empowering, and fun — while encouraging sustainability, upcycling, and confidence through hands-on learning.
Vision
As our community grows, THE WAN SEWING STUDIOS aims to expand through U.S. and international tours, bringing our sewing education and creative experiences to new cities worldwide. Our goal is to grow into a global platform for modern sewing, sustainability, and creative empowerment.
About our founder
Viola Wan
Viola Wan is a Los Angeles–based fashion designer, creative director, and wardrobe stylist with over 8 years of industry experience. With a background in professionally trained dance, her work is influenced by movement, structure, and visual storytelling—resulting in designs that blend edge, clarity, and intentional simplicity.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industry Studies (Fashion Design & Business) and two Associate of Arts degrees in Fashion Design and Advanced Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, CA. Her professional experience spans fashion PR showrooms, brand production, wholesale womenswear, and personal styling, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the fashion industry.
Over the past several years, Viola has styled and designed for music videos, red carpets, editorials, fashion shows, and e-commerce. Her work has been worn by talent including Coco Jones, Kylie Cantrall, Bernice Ye, INASX, and WWE superstar Seth Rollins, and has appeared on national broadcasts reaching over 35 million viewers.
In 2025, Viola presented her couture brand THE WAN COUTURE- “Trust” Deluxe at Los Angeles Fashion Week and was awarded the Designer Grand Prize by @themodelexperience, earning a runway presentation for her upcoming collection “Faith” (2025) at New York Fashion Week. Her work has been featured in Vogue, ELLE (November issue), Selin, Style Cruze, Mode, Goji, Moevir, and more.
She is also the founder of @thewansewingstudios, a creative education space focused on sewing, upcycling, and responsible fashion practices—dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers.
