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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 Sewing shouldn’t feel outdated or limiting — it should feel empowering, expressive, and limitless.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#1&2, Latex classes, Tailoring&Upcycling, and rotating monthly pop-ups — from Valentine’s bucket hats, Durag &Bonnet Class, Corset Making, Lingerie, Bikini Making 101, Pattern drafting, 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.
Get in Touch
Anything specific you have questions on?
contact@thewansewingstudios.com
Call or Text us today: 2138837546
Brand Partnerships
We're always excited to collaborate with brands that align with our mission of modern sewing education.
Available for:
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Fabric Partnerships
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Sewing Machine & Tool Reviews
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Sponsored Tutorials
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Workshop Sponsorships
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Product Photography
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Long-Term Brand Partnerships
About our founder
Viola Wan
Viola Wan is a Los Angeles–based fashion designer, creative director, wardrobe stylist, and fashion educator with over nine years of experience in the fashion industry. Drawing inspiration from her background as a professionally trained dancer, her work is deeply influenced by movement, structure, and visual storytelling—creating designs that balance bold creativity with refined craftsmanship and modern elegance.
Viola holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industry Studies (Fashion Design & Business) as well as Associate of Arts degrees in both Fashion Design and Advanced Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. Her diverse professional background spans fashion PR showrooms, wholesale womenswear, production management, brand development, personal styling, and creative direction, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry from concept to execution.
Throughout her career, Viola has designed and styled for music videos, red carpets, editorial campaigns, fashion shows, celebrity appearances, and e-commerce productions. Her work has been worn by notable talent including Coco Jones, Kylie Cantrall, Bernice Ye, INASX, and WWE superstar Seth Rollins, and has appeared on nationally televised broadcasts reaching audiences of more than 35 million viewers worldwide.
Her designs and creative work have been featured in leading international publications including Vogue, ELLE, Grazia, L’Officiel, Moevir, Selin, Style Cruze, Goji, and numerous other fashion and lifestyle magazines.
In 2025, Viola presented her couture collection, Trust Deluxe, under her luxury label THE WAN COUTURE during Los Angeles Fashion Week. The collection earned her the Designer Grand Prize from The Model Experience, securing a featured runway presentation for her subsequent collection, Faith, at New York Fashion Week.
Beyond her design career, Viola is the founder and creative force behind THE WAN Sewing Studios, a Los Angeles-based fashion education platform dedicated to sewing, upcycling, garment construction, and sustainable fashion practices. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and creative programming, she is committed to empowering the next generation of designers, makers, and entrepreneurs while making fashion education more accessible and inspiring for all.
About our Guest Teacher
Violet Vargas/Gutter Gutter Studio
Founded by creative director and celebrity designer Violet Vargas alongside her creative partner L.Topo, Gutter Gutter Studio is known for pushing the boundaries of handmade latex, sculptural costume design, and wearable art. With a portfolio spanning custom commissions for artists including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Shakira, and Cardi B, their work blends technical craftsmanship with bold creative storytelling.
At THE WAN Sewing Studios, they're bringing more than just industry experience—they're bringing an immersive, hands-on learning experience. This guest class is designed to give students an inside look into professional latex techniques, creative problem-solving, and the mindset behind building one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.
Expect an engaging, interactive workshop where you'll learn directly from working industry professionals, ask questions throughout the process, gain practical techniques you can apply to your own projects, and hear real stories from their journey in fashion. Whether you're looking to explore latex for the first time or expand your creative skill set, this class is an opportunity to learn from artists who have transformed their craft into internationally recognized work.
Come ready to create, experiment, and leave inspired.
