brand new classes & courses
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Adventurous Beginners: learn to sew Lingerie
6-week course
Step into the world of underwear making, create a perfectly fitting set.
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Beginners: Make a Rucksack
6-week course
Learn how to use the sewing machine and make a zip purse and rucksack of your choice.
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SEW WHAT? SUSTAINBLE SEWING WORKSHOPS
Series of 3 Workshops @ Circle Collective
We’re running a series of sustainable sewing workshops with Circle Collective in Lewisham Shopping Centre.
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SOLIDARITY STITCHING
One Off Event
Join us for some mindful craftivism for Brockley Max Festival 2025.
Regular classes
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Sew Your Own Way
Weekly sessions
Work on a project of your choice with guidance from our teachers.
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Sewcials
Weekly sessions
Make friends while crafting in our sewing meetup for makers.
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Worn Out
Bi-monthly sessions
Free drop-in mending sessions taking place across Lewisham, open to everyone aged 7+.
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Make Mee and Mend
Monthly sessions
Bring your worn and torn clothes to our studio for two hours of dedicated mending with guidance.
Learn to Sew: Classes for beginners
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Make a Cushion Cover or Tote Bag
2-hour workshop
Go from using a sewing machine for the first time to finishing up your first quick project. -
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Learn to Sew: Casual Basics
6-week or 12 hour weekend course
Make your first sweatshirt and trouser set in our bestselling class. -
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Learn to Sew: Make a Skirt
5-week or 10 hour weekend course
Learn essential dressmaking techniques while sewing your dream skirt in this beginner-friendly course. -
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Sewing Course for Beginners: Make Homeware & Accessories
5-week course
Learn creative and essential sewing techniques, including patchwork, applique, sewing zips and more! -
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Beginners: Make a Rucksack
6-week course
Learn how to use the sewing machine and make a zip purse and rucksack of your choice.
Classes for confident beginners
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Adventurous Beginners: Sew A Jumpsuit
6-week course
Tackle a stylish jumpsuit pattern in this dressmaking class for beginners who love a challenge. -
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Adventurous Beginners: Learn to Sew Lingerie
6-week course
Step into the world of underwear making, create a perfectly fitting set.
Intermediate Dressmaking
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Intermediate Course: Sew a Top
6-week course
Learn trickier sewing techniques while making a bespoke top in this ‘choose your own adventure’ style course.
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Intermediate course: Make an Ilford Jacket
6-week course
Is it a shirt, jacket or a shacket? Build new sewing skills while tacking one of our favourite patterns.
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Improvers Course: Sew A Pair of Dungarees
6-week course
Make a comfy, practical, fun to wear pair of dungarees!
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Learn to Sew Knickers Workshop
3-hour workshop
Learn simple underwear making skills while sewing a comfy pair of knickers.
Learn Pattern Cutting
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Learn Pattern Cutting: Bodice Block & Toile
2 week or 1 day course
Learn basic pattern cutting skills while drafting a bodice block based on your measurements. -
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Learn Pattern Cutting: Trouser Block & Toile
2 week or 1 day course
Draft a pattern and toile to make perfectly fitting trousers every time!
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Copy Your Favourite Clothes
3 hour workshop
Take your sewing skills to the next level by learning how to draft a pattern from an existing garment
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Make a Skirt Block
Private booking only
Create your very own perfectly fitting skirt pattern, tailored to your unique measurements.
Free Community Events
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Sew Together
A free beginners’ sewing programme open to Lewisham residents who might not be able to access our usual classes.
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Worn Out
Free drop-in mending sessions taking place across Lewisham, open to everyone aged 7+.
