Layla T.
Fashion Designer | Sewist | Creative Professional
New York City
- I’ve worked across women’s RTW, contemporary, and evening/occasional wear, with additional experience in men’s and kids’ apparel.
- I’m passionate about sewing because it combines creativity, technique, and problem-solving in one craft.
- My background in fashion and teaching lets me help others build confidence while making something they can be proud of.
Hi, I’m Layla, a fashion designer and professional sewist with experience in apparel production, technical design, and teaching sewing to children. I love creating a fun, encouraging space where participants can learn new skills, build confidence, and express their creativity through hands-on projects. My background in fashion allows me to bring real-world industry experience into every class while keeping lessons approachable, engaging, and inspiring. I enjoy helping students explore their creativity, gain practical sewing skills, and feel proud of what they make.
Courses Taught
Fashion Forward!
Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Lights, Camera, Fun!
Broadway bounds to life in this immersive performance workshop.
Digital Photography
We will learn how to take different genres of photography
Digital Illustration Lab
Learn to draw anything with digital tools and your imagination!
Weaving Exploration
Learn patterns, textures, and beading while creating your own woven art!
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
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Mommy & Me: Arts & Crafts
Creative crafts, messy fun, and sweet caregiver-child bonding!
Exploring Shakespeare!
To have fun or not to have fun...let's have a blast!
Handbuilding (Pottery)
Learn the basics of Hand building and mold Earth into art!
Kids can Knit
Learn the basics of knitting while creating fun projects to take home and enjoy.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
Exploring the NYC Art World
Discover NYC’s art scene through museum visits, gallery tours, and hands-on projects.
iPhone Photography
Capture stories through photography while learning framing, lighting, and composition.
Community Mural Project
This project will leave a lasting legacy in your community!
Bullet Journaling
Reduce stress, achieve goals, and track your progress and growth!
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Artists of the Harlem RENAISSANCE!
Learn and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
Let's Make....COMICS!
Learn about comic creation, character design, and world building!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Astronomy for Poets
Explore the cosmos & unlock creativity through astronomy and poetry
Intro to Film Photography
A hands-on introduction to film photography using disposable cameras that teaches students to slow down, think before they shoot, and make every frame count.
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.
Green Screen Magic
Write your own scene and act on the green screen!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Fashion Illustration
Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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