The Fashion Class opens the door to the world of fashion with entertaining, hands-on learning for children and teens ages 2-17 and adults of all ages!
We make sewing and fashion design easy and fun for everyone! Our courses combine practical skills with creativity, unlocking limitless self-expression in students of all ages. Discover the joy of making something with your own two hands, the energy of a creative community and the excitement of fashion design at The Fashion Class!
Welcome to The Fashion Class!
The Fashion Class is not your grandma’s sewing class! Unlike sewing-only courses, The Fashion Class provides a big-picture introduction to fashion alongside lessons on how to make real clothing. Students learn sewing skills along with illustration, merchandising, fashion history, the business of fashion, entrepreneurship, and more.
Our children’s classes end with a seasonal fashion show.
Founded in the garment district of NYC, and now operating in Hilltop Area of Virginia Beach, The Fashion Class provides an unforgettable fashion education!
The Basics
Through hands-on learning at The Fashion Class, anyone can experience the thrill of making something on their own. Classes, Camps, Workshops, Birthday Parties, and Group & Private Lessons are available for kids ages 2-17 and adults of all ages, at any skill level.
Projects change each season, so kids of all ages can return again and again to continue building their sewing skills.
Whether you’ve always wanted to make custom-made clothing that fits perfectly, have a kid who’s crazy for sketching imaginative outfits, or just love the idea of using your hands to create something of your own, our approach makes it easy!
Kids & The Fashion Class: A Perfect Fit!
The Fashion Class’s specialized curriculum—developed in partnership with pattern makers, illustrators, and educators over ten years—is designed around what works best for kids, including:
Limited Class Size “Boutique” limited class sizes of 12 students and a teacher ratio of 1:6 ensure every child gets the attention they deserve.
Exceptional Teachers Our teachers combine real-world experience with specialized training and bring kindness and empathy along with energy and enthusiasm to the classroom. Teachers have degrees in art, fashion and design and experience in the fashion industry, and all instructors pass The Fashion Class Teacher Training.
Safety First. All management staff are certified and trained in CPR and first-aid. Covered blades on fabric scissors along with finger guards and speed control on all sewing machines ensure little hands are always safe!
Ready, Set, Sew!
The Fashion Class makes it easy to get started. With open enrollment, kids from the ages of 2 to 17 and adults can join anytime.
All supplies are included in the class fee! Students take home and keep everything they’ve made in class.
In Beginner and Intermediate Adult Classes, wearable projects are completed by the end of class. Adults at any skill level can enroll in one-on-one courses, too.
Students at The Fashion Class work on Bernette by Bernina Computerized Sewing Machines. These sewing machines are easy to use, equipped with finger guards and other safety features!
Kids Love Fashion
In the studio, kids build confidence, have fun, and explore skills they might not have the opportunity to use at school.
Skill Building
Children as young as 5 easily master the sewing machine to create dresses, scrunchies, purses and more!
Wearable
Kids tap into their creativity by choosing fabric, customizing decorations, and adding their own special touch to each project.
Creativity
We create a creative community where students learn alongside other kids who share their interest in fashion and sewing.
Friends
Kids build confidence by seeing their progress over time as they create something on their own.
Confidence
Our programs use math when measuring fabric, refine fine motor skills while pinning, and even teach textile science!
STEM Accredited
Many students come back year after year to continue learning, making new clothes as they grow from child to teen.
Former students of The Fashion Class have gone on to study at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Parsons School of Design. Some are even working as costume designers and fashion designers right now!
And, it's not just for careers! Sewing is a valuable lifelong skill for children, fostering creativity, patience, and problem-solving while teaching them to bring their ideas to life. It also builds confidence and independence as they learn to make and mend their own clothes, empowering them with a practical, sustainable skill.