2025
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3 Day Camps
because adults want
to camp too!
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Future Fashion Designers Studio
Mooresville, NC 28115
(we are 30 minutes North of Charlotte, NC)
Camp
Sew
Social
Fashion sewing retreats!
Fashion Art!
garment sewing workshops
WHEN /
2025
Fashion Sewing Retreats!
3 Day Retreats
​Feb 28 - March 2
May 2 - May 4
June 19 - 21
Sept 19 - 21
WHERE /
Lake Norman, NC
Mooresville - 30 miles north of Charlotte
ABOUT THE EVENT /
If garment sewing is your jam, get ready for a stitchin’ good time at Camp Sew Social!
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Nestled in the scenic beauty of Lake Norman, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte, this is where your sewing mojo gets turbo-charged.
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For over 15 years, Future Fashion Designers has been the go-to creative hub in Mooresville, and now it’s the perfect place for our sewing retreat.
Started six years ago because “Adults want to Camp too!”, Camp Sew Social is your chance to sew, laugh, and level up your skills.
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With workshops on fabric types, perfecting fit, and creative techniques, you’ll learn to laugh at fit issues (instead of crying over them).
Led by Shawnelle, our Hollywood sewing ninja who’s made gowns for the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes and costume designed over 30+ films, this retreat promises serious skills with a side of humor.
Pack your play clothes, embrace the glorious mess of creation, and join us at the lake for a sewing adventure that’s as fabulous as it is fun!
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Our first testimonial/review is in! Thank you Deborah for the kind words!
Camp Sew Social - In a Word - WOW!! This sewing retreat was top-notch in every way. The venue - an awesome modern log cabin -style home with 180-degree panoramic views of Lake Norman and killer sunrises. Rooms were spacious and nicely appointed. So much to do - so little time. Actually, just the right amount of time. Nearly 4 full days of sewing and social activities. Clearly this was not Shawnelle and Mike’s (affectionately referred to as Tim Fun) first rodeo. Think Ina Garten and Emeril Lagasse. What a fun pair. Their attention to detail in the menus and activities was spot on, from Asian Taco night, Jamaican Chicken night to Killer Shrimp night, no detail was missed. Designing our skirts was the focus of the weekend and so much more. Fashion painting night, cruising Lake Norman’s shores, Smoretinis, Margaritas, Moscow Mules…an endless array of options. This entire fashion sewing retreat was so memorable and the camaraderie was amazing. Can’t wait to see what they have in store next time. I give this retreat 2 big thumbs up – and 5 Stars.
Deborah S. Cornelius, NC
SCHEDULE /
Fashion Sewing Camp!
because adults want to camp too!
Weekend Camps
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Join us for a fun-filled sewing experience with others who share your passion!
Explore different textiles and deepen your knowledge about fabrics in our fabric workshop.
You’ll also pick up new techniques to enhance your skills and gain the confidence to try new things.​
Feb 28 - March 2
May 2 - May 4
June 19 - 21
Sept 19 - 21
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Shawnelle has a tremendous amount of sewing and fashion design knowledge to teach, and I learned so much in this one-of-a-kind retreat! The lakefront accommodation was unique, beautiful, and very comfortable. Every night was a different themed dinner, delicious and so much fun. Chef Tim Funn – 5 stars! So nice to watch the other campers unleash their sewing creativity...and to relax in between sewing sessions with yoga, melt, paddleboarding, painting, and Lake Norman boat ride. Camp Sew Social exceeded my expectations...thank you Shawnelle and Mike...awesome job!
Karen H. Long Island, New York
This sewing retreat was fabulous! The accommodations were stunning, the food and drinks were delish and plentiful, and the extra's (yoga, paddle boarding, boat ride, painting, melting) were also tons of fun. Shanelle had a huge, separate sewing room all set up that was equipped with sewing machines, cutting tables, fabrics, patterns, etc. I learned so much and laughed a lot - I highly recommend!!
Leitha B. Huntersville, NC