Frequently Asked Questions

We are committed to continue our efforts in making our studio a safe, inspiring space for our students. As of June 1st, these additional precautions will be in place as we continue our in-store shopping experience and sewing classes:

• Masks are optional for students, shoppers, and staff.
• Restrict classroom access to ONLY students and staff. Parents may drop off and pick up at the front or rear door. Access to the rear door through the back alley.
• Continue to teach proper surface sanitization of the stations, sewing equipment, and general areas.
• All students will be assigned their own sewing machine and designated sewing space.
• If your child shows signs or symptoms of cold or flu please do not bring them to class. If we suspect your child is sick or not feeling well, we will remove them from class and contact you to pick up your child immediately.

We appreciate your patience and support of these measures in this unprecedented situation, as safeguarding our entire La Movida community continues to be our top priority.

You will learn how to use a sewing machine and machine sewing techniques.

• How to choose appropriate fabrics for your designs and how to read and layout a pattern.
• How to alter a pattern for proper fit.
• Hand stitching, seam finishes
• And design students might create flat drawings, illustrations, and spec sheets. Do costing analysis and learn about industry standards, pattern drafting and production.

Sewing classes have a maximum of 8 students per instructor. Workshops can have up to 12 spots available depending on the project with a second instructor assisting. We require a minimum of 4 students for each class.

Absolutely nothing.

Come by for a studio tour. Kids can enroll in a Pro-D workshop and adults can take our ‘Intro to Sew’ class.

To guarantee your enrollment in all workshops, classes/courses, payment is required in full. To secure a birthday party or special event, payment is required in full.

We accept Visa, Master Card online and Debit, cash and cheques in person – we love e-transfer.

La Movida is willing to provide prorated fees for those students joining a class later in the term, providing space is still available.

There is a one -time $5 administration fee for new students.

If you have signed up for a class or course and then can’t make it, you may transfer your tuition to another class up until 10 days before the start date. This gives us enough time to contact a waiting list person so we can offer them your spot.
To transfer, call or email us, or feel free to stop by. There is a $15 administration fee for any transfer. All class transfers are based on availability.

Adult Classes: La Movida Fashion Design Academy DOES NOT offer make up classes or refunds for adults who miss their scheduled classes.

Youth Classes: LMFDA will do our best to accommodate a missed class with an alternative class. This will be based on availability and must be made up within 14 days of the missed class. All makeup classes are $15. LMFDA can accommodate up to two makeup classes per session.

Fashion Design Classes: Missed design classes can only be made up based on availability in another design class. All makeup classes are $15. LMFDA can accommodate up to two makeup classes per session.

We do not want to cancel good classes but if everyone waits until the day before to sign up, the class will most likely be cancelled. If a class is cancelled all students will be notified in advance by email, and full refunds will be issued. Students choosing to transfer from a canceled class can do so free of charge.

You can pay by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard both online and in the studio. We are now offering e-transfer as a payment option

When registering online you have the option to skip the credit card payment and  use e-transfer instead. Juts call us to confirm the transaction. Remember the enrollment wont be confirmed until the transaction has been completed.

The studio is fully equipped with 18 top of the line sewing machines, 3 sergers, 4 cutting tables, as well as a small retail for fabrics and notions. So let’s have fun and sew us what you’ve got!

Contact us if you have any suggestions, would like to be our featured artist, host a workshop or see something we don’t offer but you think we should – we are happy to arrange a class or workshop for you and your friends. Need a minimum of 4 students for each class.