Learn to Sew • Design with Purpose •
Stitching Sustainability
& Empowerment
Into Fashion
Designed for impact, crafted for the future.
More than just a training program, is a movement—eliminating industry gatekeeping and proving that fashion isn’t reserved for the elite. By repurposing deadstock fabrics, we reduce waste while creating wealth, giving creatives the tools to build, scale, and sustain their craft.
What We Do
In-Person Sewing
Classes
• Beginner to Advanced Sewing Courses
• Specialty Workshops (Prom Dress Making, Streetwear, Swimwear, and More)
• Private & Group Lessons
Corporate & Educational Partnerships
• School & After-School Programs
• Workforce Development & Certification
• Sustainability & Upcycling Workshops
Eco Friendly
Fashion Sales
• Sustainable, Student-Designed Collections
• Custom Garments & Alterations
• Limited Edition Upcycled Pieces
Sewing Kits &
Digital Courses
• DIY Sewing Kits
• Self-Paced Online Sewing Courses
• Sewni Certification Program
About
At Sewni, we believe fashion should be accessible, sustainable, and profitable for everyone. We empower youth and adults with the skills, tools, and confidence to design, sew, and turn creativity into income—all while reducing fashion waste.
Our programs teach real-world sewing, fashion design, and business skills, breaking down industry barriers and proving that you don’t need wealth to create—just vision and opportunity. Through our hands-on classes, private lessons, and corporate partnerships, we’re building a community of designers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who are shaping the future of fashion.
Join us and discover how to stitch sustainability into style and turn passion into profit!
Our Impact
50%
growth in class enrollment over the last year
100+
students trained in sustainable fashion and sewing
500+
pounds of fabric repurposed, preventing waste
75%
of our students create and sell their own designs after training
We expanded partnership with Best Buy Teen Tech Center, increasing program access.
Our students are turning skills into cash, launching brands, and securing income through sewing.
Classes are consistently full, proving demand for accessible fashion education.
Meet Our Founder
Tanisha Swain
Master Seamstress | Designer | Instructor | Stylist
Tanisha Swain is a master seamstress, fashion architect, and educator, dedicated to transforming raw talent into thriving fashion businesses. With expertise in pattern-making, garment construction, and styling, she equips aspiring designers with the skills, strategy, and confidence to monetize their creativity.
A powerhouse in fashion education and entrepreneurship, Tanisha specializes in turning ideas into income, teaching students how to master their craft, build sustainable brands, and break industry barriers. As the founder of Sewni, she is leading a movement to make fashion accessible, profitable, and sustainable for all.
Tanisha Swain released her first Sewni collection on the “Steve TV Show.”
A Self-Taught Fashion Designer Gets a Show
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