School of Fashion Design

Celebrating over 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. SFD provides students with a solid foundation in apparel design and construction, and the skills required for a successful career in fashion. Our technical Certificate program is taught by experts in the field of fashion design. Students may take courses toward the Certificate or on a class-by-class basis to fill professional education interests. For creatives and textile arts enthusiasts, SFD offers workshops in various fiber arts such as weaving, lace making, embroidery, millinery, upcycling, and more. As an SFD student, you will join a diverse community of emerging designers. Our studios are filled with recent high school graduates, students from nearby colleges enriching their education with fashion, and working professionals embarking on a new career path. SFD faculty and students are active partners in our local community, collaborating regularly with organizations and businesses through internships, exhibitions, field trips, and special events. Our reputation for excellence is on display each time our students show their work at fashion shows and exhibits throughout the year. With an SFD Certificate in Fashion Design, our alumni have enjoyed fashion careers with Adidas, Coldwater Creek, J. Jill, New Balance, PUMA, Ralph Lauren, Talbots, Timberland, TJX Companies, and more. Our alumni are designers and costumers for stage and screen, while others have found success launching their own label. Our varied class levels and flexible schedules are designed to meet the needs and profiles of all students. So whatever your level, background, or educational goals, we invite you to schedule a tour to see yourself at The School of Fashion Design. New semesters begin September, January, and June. Your fashion education begins here!

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Celebrating over 90 years of excellence in fashion education, The School of Fashion Design is the only educational institution in New England...

MALDEN, MA — A two-alarm fire at a home near Oak Grove crippled traffic in square late Thursday morning. EMTs on scene said around noon they were not aware of injuries. It's unclear what the cause of the fire at the multi-unit home was. The home, on Claflin Terrace, is behind Oak Grove Variety. Several streets near the MBTA station were closed while firefighters battled the blaze. The brunt of the action appeared to be taking place one of the upper units, which was heavily charred. <figure class="r-embed" data-aspectratio="16:9"><iframe src allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="16:9" data-originalheight="315" data-originalwidth="560" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RyleyfNxJcc"></iframe></figure><a href="https://patch.com/massachusetts/malden/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to Malden Patch</a> for more local news and real-time alerts, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MaldenPatch/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">'like us' on Facebook</a> for more conversation! Got a local news tip? Email <a href="mailto:mike.carraggi@patch.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mike.carraggi@patch.com</a>. Photo, Video by Mike Carraggi, Patch

MALDEN, MA — A two-alarm fire at a home near Oak Grove crippled traffic in square late Thursday morning.

EMTs on scene said around noon they were not aware of injuries. It's unclear what the cause of the fire at the multi-unit home was. The home, on Claflin Terrace, is behind Oak Grove Variety. Several streets near the MBTA station were closed while firefighters battled the blaze. The brunt of the action appeared to be taking place one of the upper units, which was heavily charred.

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<a href="https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">School of Fashion Design, Boston</a> - Summer 2026 - June 8th to August 14thCheck out our beginner friendly courses with no prerequisites!<ul><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152102" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Construction Clothing 1</a>instructs students on how to cut, hand sew, and use an industrial machine. Students are also trained in lining, pressing, detailing, and finishing! Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM or 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152098" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pattern Making 1</a> introduces students to the principles, techniques and practice of draft flat patterns for women's garments! Students learn how to create block drafts, slopers, and patterns. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM&nbsp;or&nbsp;7:45 PM – 10:00&nbsp;PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152096" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fashion Sketching 1</a> teaches students the necessary principles and techniques of fashion sketching to create their own fashion plates. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 PM - 4:45 PM or&nbsp;06:00 PM – 08:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152110" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">History of Costume</a> dives into costumes from ancient to modern times, with a focus on contemporary design and theatrical costuming. Students will study the fabrics, colors, styles, cultural and psychological impacts of these garments throughout history. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=152109" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fundamentals of Textile</a> offers a necessary comprehensive understanding of the fibers and fabrics with which you will work with as a fashion designer. Mondays &amp; Wednesdays, 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM</li><li><a href="https://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseGroupID=65518" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check our catalogue</a>, register today, or email admissions@sfdboston.org to get started!</li></ul>

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