Our sewing courses include workshop options, where you are encouraged to bring your own projects to work on under the expert guidance of your tutor, or taught courses on subjects like patchwork and quilting, Asian fashion, machine skills and more.
On this course is you will learn to make that Asian classic outfit, salwar kameez, with long or short sleeves, in a size that fits you! (Pattern size is UK6-16)
More information on Asian Fashion - Salwar KameezWorking on your own personal projects, this course will teach you how to make effective use of existing fabric you have at home, cut fabric using a pattern or measurements, sew neat seams with the correct seam allowance, make buttonholes, insert a zip, finish raw edges, and make a useful item from scratch! Support and advice from your expert tutor will be always on hand.
More information on Sewing Project WorkshopOn this course you will develop your sewing machine and hand sewing skills, learn repair techniques such as patching and darning, and discover how to repurpose fabrics to make new projects.
More information on Sewing Workshop: Make Do and MendThis workshop will start from the very basics of using a sewing machine. During the workshop you will learn how to: use a sewing machine with confidence, thread your sewing machine, wind the bobbin, understand tension, carry out simple machine maintenance, identify and use your machine’s accessories, sew neat seams with the correct seam allowance, sew round curves and corners, explore the range of stitches available and make a buttonhole. As a result, you will make a cushion cover from scratch to take home. Your tutor is an experienced seamstress with a wealth of skills and knowledge to share.
More information on Wellbeing Saturdays - Start to Sew with Your MachineThis course is for anyone who wants to learn to sew! You will gain skills in hand and sewing machine sewing techniques through small projects which will gradually increase your sewing ability and confidence.
More information on Introduction to SewingThis course will show you how to repurpose your old jeans to prevent them going to landfill. They could be used to create fabric baskets, plated placemats, gardening aprons, bags, coasters, cushion covers. You are only limited by your imagination.
More information on Reuse Fabric - Make Items from Old JeansThis is an ideal course for budding new dressmakers. We aim to have an impact on the way people think about throw-away fashion. During the workshop you will learn how to make the most of existing fabric you have at home to create a skirt you can wear for many years to come! (Suitable for UK sizes 8-22).
More information on Reuse Fabric - Make a ShirtAn introduction to hand embroidery for beginners or with little experience. Learn embroidery stitches and decoration methods.
More information on Wellbeing Saturday: An Introduction to Hand EmbroideryOn this course you will make a Christmas Decoration using embroidery and embellishment to add to your tree for 2023!
More information on Wellbeing Saturday: Make a Christmas Decoration (Embroidery)
