In this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume and guest co-host Kirk Bowyer sit down with Kerri Quigley, founder of The Fashion Class, a children’s enrichment brand offering sewing and fashion design classes in a studio setting. What began in 2010 with Kerri commuting two hours to teach a sewing class in the Bronx has grown into a full-scale curriculum taught in two Manhattan studios—with a newly launched franchise model that’s poised to expand nationally.
Kerri, a Parsons graduate with a background in business and fashion, created the program to give creative kids an outlet that didn’t require them to perform on stage. The Fashion Class teaches kids as young as two and as old as 18 how to sew real, wearable garments in a fun, non-intimidating environment. With over 15 years of curriculum, students can go years without repeating a project—and even end each season with a runway-style fashion show.
After testing the model in both urban and suburban markets, Kerri is now franchising to bring The Fashion Class to more communities across the U.S. Franchisees don’t need to know how to sew—they just need leadership skills, a love for working with kids, and a desire to build a business rooted in confidence and creativity.
With investment levels between $139K and $247K and an ideal studio footprint of 1,400–1,800 sq ft, the brand combines brick-and-mortar consistency with mobile programming options. And with training, marketing support, and proven systems in place, it’s a turnkey opportunity for anyone ready to leave corporate life behind and do something that matters.
November 13, 2025
