Spring has sprung, and there’s no better time to dust off your creativity and dive into something new at Know How You Sewing School in Beckenham. This Spring, the studio is bursting with hands-on classes, from absolute beginner sessions to exciting dressmaking projects and creative workshops for kids and teens.

Whether you’re stitching your very first seam or levelling up your wardrobe-making skills, April is packed with ways to get sewing, social, and seriously inspired.

🧵 Start from Scratch (No Experience Needed!)

If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew but didn’t know where to start, April is your moment.

The Absolute Beginners One Day Workshop is a relaxed, friendly introduction where you’ll learn how to use a sewing machine and get comfortable with the basics—no experience (or even your own machine!) required.

The Absolute Beginners Learn to Sew courses take you from your very first stitch all the way to creating a cushion building confidence week by week ready to take a more advanced sewing workshop.

👗 Make Your Own Clothes (Yes, Really!)

If you’ve already got the basics down, April offers plenty of ways to sharpen your skills and try something new. Dreaming of wearing something you made yourself? April’s dressmaking sessions make it totally achievable.

• Cuff Top Workshop – A one day next steps workshop where you will make the perfect top.

This workshop is designed to be practical, confidence-building, and genuinely fun — so you leave with something you’re proud to wear.

🧶 Beginners Crochet

Embark on a captivating crochet journey with the talented Merion Wills, designed especially for absolute beginners. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook before or you’re looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you from the very basics to creating your own beautiful granny squares.

🧒 May Half Term Fun for Kids & Teens

The Easter holidays bring a whole creative programme for younger makers too.

• Kids Stitch Club & holiday workshops – fun, hands-on sewing projects for ages 7+

• Accessories & Clothes Making sessions – from bags to outfits, kids can design and sew their own creations

• Teens Fashion Hub – a full-day experience where teens can create garments like dresses, skirts, or shorts in a supportive studio environment

It’s creative, confidence-boosting, and a great alternative to screen time.

🌸 More Than Just a Class

What makes Know How You special isn’t just the sewing—it’s the atmosphere. Expect laughter, encouragement, and a real sense of community as you learn alongside others.

From your first stitch to your first handmade outfit, April is all about trying something new, building skills, and having fun along the way.

✨ Ready to Get Started?

Spaces for April classes are limited and tend to book up quickly—so if you’ve been thinking about learning to sew, now’s the time to jump in.