The Fashion Class is an after school, weekend, and summer program designed to teach children all about Fashion Design and Sewing. We specialize in sewing classes, camps and birthday parties for children starting at age 2 through teenagers up to age 17. We also offer private sewing lessons for all ages including adults.

We're located at 1556 Laskin Road, Unit 144 Virginia Beach VA 23451

This is not your grandma's sewing class! Students begin using sewing machines day one of their class, camp, party or lesson.

Instructors will teach the class how to safely use a sewing machine, thread a machine and actually sew garments.

Our sewing classes also cover how to use simple patterns and measuring. Student make an article of clothing or accessory every 2-3 classes.

We believe children (and adults) learn best by doing - actually creating a project that they can take home and wear!

Toddler crafts begin at age 2, while our safe hand sewing classes begin at age 3.

Our Mommy and Me classes start at age 4, these lessons are booked privately  with you, your child, and a teacher.

Our classes, camps, workshops and birthday parties start at age 5 and up. 

Typically classes and camps are for ages 5-12 years old. We've had lots of success with mixed-age groups as everyone works at their own pace and on their own projects. Our projects are designed to encourage creativity in children of all ages!

Teen programs are for ages 13-17 years old.  

We also hold private classes for all ages, adults included!

We love teaching new students how to sew, that's why each fashion class, camp, party, and workshop begins with a lesson on safely using the sewing machine!

Our projects range in difficulty so that beginners can learn to sew while more advanced students can make something fabulous and wearable.

Classes have a minimum of four students and a maximum of twenty students, depending on the age group and type of class. Because we allow make-up classes, there may be an additional two students at any given class.

Camps have a minimum of four students and a maximum of twenty five students, depending on the age group.

Our teacher:student ratio is always 6:1 in sewing class.

A class, camp, or party will have one sewing machine per student.

There's a lot of prep involved before sitting down to sew such as cutting fabric, patterns, and pinning fabric pieces together. This creates a great work flow around the classroom and allows students to  work at their own pace.

All of our staff members are friendly, creative individuals who love and work in fashion!

Each staff member goes through TFC teacher training and completes a full background check.

Supplies are always included in our class, camp, workshop and birthday party fees.

Our sewing class fee covers all lessons, two make-up classes (if required), fabric, supplies and two tickets to our seasonal fashion show.

Please note, only sewing classes participate in the fashion show.

All students work on easy to use and safe, Bernette (by Bernina) Sewing machines.

Our machines are equipped with finger guards to protect small fingers and speed control.

We also use scissors, pins and low temperature glue guns.

We recommend a student miss no more than two classes during a course and we do not pro rate the course fee. If a student cannot make a full course we regularly offer one day workshops, private lessons and camp programs that require less of a time commitment.

Our fashion show takes place at the end of each season in the fall, winter, and spring.

Students are assigned a new project about every two weeks. Children's classes make about 4-5 items in a ten week course. Teen classes work on more in depth projects and make 1-3 items in a ten week course depending on the project's intricacies.

Day campers make one sewn item during half of their day. Weekly campers make 2-3 garments during their week.

We have class options Monday - Sunday after school and on weekends. Students may sign up for one or more classes that meets one time per week for about 10 weeks.

We offer one day camps during the majority of school holidays and weekly summer camp during June, July and August.

Yes! We design our curriculum so that students can continue to build on the skills they've learned. Each new season or course comes with a variety of brand new projects that teach a different set of skills; we never repeat projects.

We encourage parents to let their children learn independently in the classroom setting without the distraction of pleasing mom or dad. But don't be discouraged, our classroom doors remain open and peeking in is a-okay!

Currently enrolled students at The Fashion Class can enjoy unlimited make-up classes for any missed sessions within their registration season (Fall, Winter, Spring). To schedule a make-up session, please contact us to arrange a different class time.

Please note: Make-up classes must be completed within the same season as the missed class. For example, if a class is missed during the Fall season, the make-up must be scheduled within that same Fall season.

Make-up classes are offered as a courtesy and have no monetary value.

You can register for a class by signing up online or contacting us via phone or email.
Please call ahead before dropping by our studios as we may be closed for a private event.

Our non refundable deposit is 30% of the program amount. This deposit reserves your child's spot in the program. Birthday party deposits are $250.

Definitely! We love having creative boys in our classes who are interested in sewing. Some of our projects may be skirts or dresses, when that is the case we give our male students the option of an alternate project such as jogger pants, a t-shirt, hoodie or backpack. Of course they're more than welcome to create the class project too!

Yes! Our studios are on the ground floor with bathrooms located inside of the facility.

Each student is required to fill out a waiver/medical condition form prior to attending class; if your child has food allergies or a serious medical condition please make us aware of it both on the form and at drop off - we will make sure our staff is aware of your child's condition. At TFC we strive to maintain a peanut and tree nut free environment.

Yes! We regularly have Girl Scouts and other school groups visit our studio to learn to sew or design fashion.