This is a great course to start your sewing journey, and a fabulous GIFT for someone who wants to learn. This 3 week programs gets you to build up your skills, techniques and knowledge making you confident to use a sewing machine for lots of sewing jobs. We teach everything you need to know to […]
Hand sewing workshop which teaches you all the essential skills and techniques to repair garments and fabric items. We teach you how to approach the most common repair problems and undertake basic alterations which you may often pay a fortune at the dry cleaners. Hemming skirts and trousers, repairing rips and holes in fabric items, […]
This is the perfect Kick-Starter into dressmaking for beginner dressmakers and a great class for anyone just starting out to sew. You must have completed one of our Learn to sew workshops or courses (or equivalent) In this Workshop we take a Really Basic Skirt Pattern and adapt it to your personal fit. Using a […]
Perfect for the Summer make it short midi or long you decide. We provide all the equipment and patterns. This is a fantastic next steps class for all beginners who have completed a taster course or class, and is a stunning wardrobe staple, who doesn’t need a wrap skirt in their wardrobe. Join our expert teachers and […]
Join us in this introduction and guide to dressmaking with patterns. We explain and guide you on the different types of patterns available, looking at traditional Paper patterns and the current available options for Digital downloads. We also explain what the difference is between Pattern cutting and creation and commercially made patterns. Plus we give […]
Make this fantastic centrepiece at one of our most popular workshops at Christmas. The workshop focuses on a little more technique introducing some great skills for beginner sewing bees. Fabric piecing and 3d construction, using trimmings, machine embroidery and appliqué. This class will let you run free with your creativity and inspire and encourage you to […]
This is the perfect course to start your sewing journey, over the course you gradually build up your skills, techniques and knowledge. We teach everything you need to know to be able to confidently sew basic projects and complete simple dressmaking. Skill Level: Beginner Suitable for those who have never sewn before or have lost […]
Have you discovered the joy of cutting up perfectly good fabric and then sewing it together again? Well here is a great introduction to make a patchwork cushion and learn the essentials of patchwork and quilting. In this workshop you will be guided throughout and leave armed with many hints and tips to set you […]
Everybody loves cushions, but often not the price of them especially if you are looking for something a little bit different which brings a wow factor to jazz up your rooms. Here’s your chance to learn everything you need to know to make them affordable and exactly to your design. You will be learning about […]
This course is for confident and more advanced dressmakers who have completed a good number of dressmaking projects and have a good knowledge base of the essential skills and techniques. Ever wanted to just make your own designs a reality or do you feel you are paying too much for commercial paper patterns or maybe […]
