TISSU Sewing Studio Orpheum 200 N. Broadway #240 Wichita, KS 67202 P: 316.737.8787 E: TissuSewingStudio@gmail.com
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Storytelling Textiles by TISSU ArtWear
Welcome to TISSU Sewing Studio, fashion arts education in the heART of Kansas. EST. 2014
Nestled inside downtown Wichita - inside the historic Orpheum Theatre - sits a charming slow fashion studio bringing back, with style, time-honored fashion crafts with a modern twist. Blink twice & you'll miss this local gem & eclectic nook of creativity. Meaning “fabric” in French, TISSU (pronounced "tís soo") isn't your ordinary sewing school. We pride ourselves in honoring culture, diversity & tradition, yet pushing the limits in contemporary fashion design. We encourage our students to embrace conscious fashion & their curiosity, standing out from the crowd instead of blending in. We inspire them to imagine & create (with limited technology) utilizing only their minds, hearts & hands. We believe in handcrafting a greener world where people & planet are emphasized over profit.
Our goal is to introduce the art of sewing & creative self-care to a new generation, empowering youth, teens & the young-at-heart through handcrafted traditions & creative self-expression. Our mindfulness approach embraces slow living (a break from fast fashion, phones, technology) & a unique focus on creative self-expression & self-empowerment.
We offer an imaginative learning environment, innovative classroom projects & character-building programs in:
Sewing
Fashion Design
Sustainable Fashion
Mindful Makings (Art, Music, Yoga)
And don't forget about our SEWCIALS:
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - Partnerships w/nonprofits near & dear to our hearts: WICHITA ART MUSEUM, WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY, BOTANICA, ENVISION, MAMAFILM, CAMP DESTINATION INNOVATION & sew much more
POP UP SHOP - We’ll “pop up” around the city & come to you! Handmade markets, schools, community events & more
SLOW FASHION BOUTIQUE (in our studio & online) - Stand out from the crowd with one-of-a-kind handcrafted, upcycled, vintage, textiles & sewing gifts. Shop SLOW FASHION year round. Good for the soul & good for the EARTH. Online shop coming soon!
STITCH+SHOP: A Fiber Arts Event benefiting local animal rescues since 2017. Our semi-annual event with Genny of SWISS POINTE DESIGNS showcasing local knitters, spinners, weavers, seamstresses, craft suppliers & more. Come stitch, shop & donate/adopt our furry friends!
There's truly something for everyone. We look forward to hearing from you & HAPPY SEWING.