Fashion Design for Kids - by Kerri Quigley (Paperback)

About the Book

Whether you want to pursue a career in fashion or you simply love being creative in new ways, Fashion Design for Kids will teach you about the fashion industry and show you how to build a design portfolio of your own―no sewing required. Learn about how the entire design process works, from the first idea all the way through to the final product. Then, get your creativity flowing with a variety of focused activities, from forecasting trends to making a mood board and sketching your own designs.

Book Synopsis

Unleash your child's creativity with the ultimate no-sew fashion design book--made for aspiring young designers ages 8 to 12.

If your child dreams of sketching styles, curating collections, or building their own fashion brand, Fashion Design for Kids is the perfect way to start. Created by fashion school founder Kerri Quigley, this interactive, beginner-friendly activity book transforms big ideas into runway-ready inspiration--no sewing machine required.

Whether your child is into streetwear, vintage glam, or bold new trends, this book helps them bring their unique vision to life through fun, hands-on activities rooted in real-world fashion design.

What's inside:

• Real Fashion Skills, Made Simple - Kids learn what designers actually do: from color theory and trend forecasting to sketching and creating their first fashion line.
• No-Sew Projects - Dozens of activities like naming custom colors, creating mood boards, and designing a lookbook--all right in the book, no tools needed.
• Inclusive by Design - Gender-neutral projects support any child's creative journey.
• STEAM-Friendly Creativity - Builds critical thinking, storytelling, and planning skills.
• Build a Personal Portfolio - By the final pages, kids will have their own mini fashion collection and brand concept ready for Fashion Week.

Perfect for birthdays, holidays, creative learning, or simply a rainy-day activity, Fashion Design for Kids is more than a workbook--it's a confidence-boosting tool that helps kids dream big and design boldly.

Review Quotes

"I have seen firsthand the joy and development that Kerri Quigley's students achieve through her mentoring. Now young entrepreneurs and fashionistas can have access to this knowledge and bring their dreams to reality through this fantastic book. Kerri's new book has made it very simple to develop and bring your own fashion brand to life. Readers will learn step by step how to develop and create their own fashion collections like professional designers! I have no doubt that this will inspire many to have successful careers in fashion, I will be looking for their future designs on the runway at NYFW!" --Brittany Mason, National Director of Miss Universe Ireland

"I've been working with Kerri Quigley on different projects throughout the years and am thrilled to endorse Fashion Design for Kids. Kerri is incredibly skilled in the fashion industry. The mix between quirky and fun activities to help engage the reader, with important information about balance and silhouettes, is enough to make any parent want this book in front of their child ASAP!" --Alexa Curtis, creator of lifestyle website and podcast Life Unfiltered with Alexa Curtis

"Kerri is a Parsons School of Design graduate and has brought high-end design to our fingertips. This book is the first of its kind and is exactly what any mini-fashionista needs to get their creative juices flowing. It teaches the different aspects to design and challenges them after each section to put those new skills into play. Plus, I love that she teaches fashion sketching and lets kids use their imagination to create an entire Fashion Week collection! It's fun and exciting... everything that fashion is all about!" --Mary Wassner, creator of Downtown Chic Moms

"Kerri Quigley's Fashion Design for Kids is a must-have for all aspiring designers!" --Emily Blumenthal, author of Handbag Designer 101 and founder of The Handbag Awards

About the Author

KERRI QUIGLEY is the founder of The Fashion Class, a sewing and fashion design school for children in New York City. After attending Parsons School of Design and working in the fashion industry, she opened her studio, where she helps kids find their inner fashionista and create real clothing. Visit her online at TheFashionClass.com.