Two young girls sit side-by-side in front of sewing machines, concentrating on their sewing projects. One girl, with a large pink bow in her hair, is about to finish her piece. They are both working with colorful fabric pieces under the machine needles.
Kerri Quigley Founder of The Fashion Class Franchising
My Story

Mom, Designer, Entrepreneur

Hi! I'm Kerri Quigley, founder of The Fashion Class in NYC. My passion for sewing began when I was just six, thanks to my grandmother who first introduced me to the craft. I went on to attend Parsons School of Design, and in 2010, I founded The Fashion Class, a space where kids and teens can explore their creativity through sewing and design. I'm also the author of Fashion Design for Kids and a proud mom of two. I believe strongly in maintaining a work-life balance, so I can be there for my children while running a successful business that inspires the next generation of designers.

Girl in self sewn dress

Our Mission

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.

We are 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 History

Two young girls are focused on painting with watercolors at a table. One girl in a white shirt with floral patterns dips her brush into paint, while the other girl in a light green shirt and cat ears reaches over. Scattered around are papers, brushes, and paint palettes—their steps to ownership of creativity clear.
"I am so impressed with the items my daughter is making in her class. She is really enjoying her time there, and the skirt she brought home yesterday is absolutely amazing. I can't believe she is making things like that after only 4 classes. Thank you!"
Nancy, daughter age 7
"Thank you so much for everything. My daughter had a wonderful time. She loved getting to know all of the young girls in the class and she enjoyed working all of the adult leaders in the class. Thank you all for your hard work and sharing your passion with my daughter."
Beth, daughter age 9
"Just wanted to thank you for providing a great class for our daughter - she loved every minute of it and I am still astonished by what the kids were able to make. In a city full of classes for kids, you're doing an outstanding job. Classes are amazing. Thank YOU!"
David, Daughter Age 9
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Our Core Values

Operate with ease and simplicity, never charging for the ‘lil extras.

Dedication to our students by being great everytime. 

Offer a fabulous service that’s friendly, fun, and educational.

Act with fairness by understanding our clients’ perspectives.

Foster a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels accepted and valued.

Press

Three women sit at a table on a talk show, crafting Christmas sweaters with various decorations. The background features festive lights and snowflakes. The screen displays the text, "HOW TO DIY AN UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER WITH REMOVABLE DECORATIONS." It’s all about getting creative this season!
Three women are discussing about back-to-school essentials on a TV show. They are surrounded by school supplies like backpacks, notebooks, and craft items. The background features a chalkboard with "Back to School" written on it and a paper airplane illustration. The screen displays "New York Living 10:28 67°".
Kerri Quigley and Kristin Sanchez on South Florida Live DIY Halloween
Three women are engaged in a lively conversation on a TV show set decorated with a colorful backdrop. A banner at the bottom of the screen reads: "BACK-TO-SCHOOL CRAFTS FOR ALL AGES." Craft supplies, including a glue gun, are visible in the foreground, offering viewers useful website information for their projects.
Two women are engaged in a conversation on a morning news program. One woman, identified as Kerri Quigley, wears a green shirt with a headband. She is the author of "Fashion Design for Kids" and the founder of The Fashion Class. The description on the news ticker provides information about her book.
Three people stand around a table displaying festive sweaters with colorful decorations. The person on the left holds a pink sweater with a decorated Christmas tree, while the persons in the center and right observe and gesture about the sweaters. The setting appears festive.
Two women are featured on a TV show set with an ocean scene backdrop. They are cutting fabric on a table. A banner at the bottom reads "FOX 5," "#GOODDAYDC," "Kerri Quigley | Founder, The Fashion Class." About the scene, one woman wears a red dress; the other, an orange dress.
Two women are demonstrating how to make "ugly" holiday sweaters on a TV show set decorated with festive holiday images, including a snowman and holiday sweater cutouts. About them are craft supplies, completed sweater decorations, and a "New York Live" logo.
Two women stand and converse in a store filled with fabrics, craft supplies, and fashion-themed items. The woman on the left wears an orange jacket; the one on the right, a red top. Text reads: "Kerri Quigley | Owner, Founder. Project Funway. Teaching kids & adults sewing & design at The Fashion Class." NBC logo in bottom right corner.
Three women are standing in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a rustic backsplash, engaged in conversation. They are surrounded by colorful craft supplies—about sweaters, felt letters, and decorations—possibly for making holiday-themed crafts.
A group of four people, including a child, are standing behind a table with Halloween craft supplies. A spider web decoration is visible in the background. The text at the bottom reads, "NO-SEW DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES" and the left corner shows a timestamp "10:15" and "LIVE". This segment is all about creative costume making for Halloween.