Learn to Sew
Classes & Courses 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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Christmas Craft Saturday
Make some Christmas Creations to get you in the festive mood.
Regular Sewing Sessions
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Sew Your Own Way
Weekly sessions Wednesday 19.00 - 21.00
Work on a project of your own or choose one of our specially selected project bundles. Small class sizes so you get lots of attention.
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Sewcials
Weekly sessions
Make friends while crafting in our sewing meetup for makers.
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Worn Out Free Mending Sessions
Bi-monthly sessions
Free drop-in mending sessions taking place across Lewisham, open to everyone aged 7+.
Christmas Workshops
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Sewing Swap & Wreath Making
We’re teaming up with Destasher at Catford House for a sustainable fabric fun filled afternoon of swaping and making!
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Christmas Sewing Saturday
3 hours of Christmassy themed sewing fun! For children and adults, come together for some family fun.
Level up your sewing
Our Next Steps Project ideas for you
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Make a Top
8-week course
Learn trickier sewing techniques while making a bespoke top in this ‘choose your own adventure’ style course.
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Make an Ilford Jacket
7-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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Make A Pair of Dungarees
7-week course
Make a comfy, practical, fun to wear pair of dungarees!
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Make a Rucksack
6-week course
Learn to make a rucksack of your choice, a curved zip or fold top.
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Make A Zadie Jumpsuit
7-week course
Tackle a stylish jumpsuit pattern in this dressmaking class for beginners who love a challenge.
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.
