The Fashion Class — Local services in New York

After nearly 6 months of strict social distancing and outside contact, my 6.5 year old daughter was thrilled that she was going to do 'something' before the summer disappeared. I couldn't have picked a better COVID-SAFE activity in a big studio with sewing machines and maximum of six children spread apart for a week.

They adhered to every safety precaution and the teacher was beyond responsible and caring. Although, as much as it gave me comfort to see the studio sterile with only 5-6 children, it reminded me of just how many local businesses, that would otherwise be filled with summer campers, have suffered due to the lock down.

When I sent my daughter back in February for a day and a half of winter camp, the studio was at capacity with the level of energy you'd find at a place where kids are excited at drop off and eager to come back the following day.

My daughter got so much out of it. Yes there is sewing, but there's also drawing, designing, learning, listening, critical/spacial thinking, cutting, draping, and imaginative playing and creating. They have games in-between and do challenges with colors and fabric and themes. The kids really have a blast and the teacher is absolutely engaging.

Thank you for going above and beyond with your dedication...

I’ve now taken my second adult private sewing machine lesson at the UWS location (Broadway and W88th) with the amazingly talented, creative, and patient Cecilia and will keep coming back to learn more every week as long as I can! I can’t say enough about the level of attention and care…in just two lessons I made this cropped kimono-style top out of one yard of fabric with Cecilia’s guidance and went from absolute beginner to feeling more comfortable with the sewing machine! Also the store is LOVELY and relaxing and bright and cheerful and enjoying complimentary coffee and great music while working on creative fashion projects with an awesome teacher is my idea of heaven! If you are thinking about it…book one! I started with making a tote bag, which was great. This is such a great creative outlet especially when we get too caught up in the busyness of life to make time to pursue new creative skills. And the space for kids is also amazing: my daughters will love...

we had been thinking of exploring this option for my 7.5 year old fashionista child for a while. when the pandemic hit, we weren't sure what would be possible, but The Fashion Class opened up for a few weeks of small groups and my daughter has fallen in love already! She has learned so much about outfits, sewing, style and informed me after the first day I needed to buy her a sewing machine and fabric for her to work on things at home. I am amazed at her sewing skills already and loved that they used the first day to make masks (with pleats!)...