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Have you been inspired by Kirstie’s handmade home, but don’t know how to get started making a cushion?

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Have you got a stash of clothes that could do with a new lease of life?

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Recently bought a sewing machine, but too scared to get it out of the box?

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Tired of spending money at the dry cleaners getting simple alterations done?

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Do you watch Gok’s “fashion fix” and wish you could become your own “fashion fixer”?

Want to learn to sew?

We de-mystify the art of sewing and show you just how easy and fun it is to learn to sew!

We offer a range of modern, funky sewing classes and hen party activities suitable for adults at all levels.

Beginners’ sewing classes

Learn to sew and become a Stitching Diva! Take a half-day or full-day class and be amazed at how simple it is to make a unique bag or a fabulous cushion.

Dressmaking classes

Learn how to make your own clothes!

Patterns demystified Fun short class on how to get the pattern out of the pack and onto your fabric. The perfect follow-on from our beginner sewing class.

Dressmaking 1 – The skirt Great introduction to dressmaking using a commercial skirt pattern. Suitable for intermediate sewers, this class will get you comfortable using a bought pattern.

Make a simple skirt without a pattern Advanced beginners dressmaking class, aimed at the wannabe dressmaker who wants to see fabulous results without formal patterns.

Dressmaking 2 – Simply Stylish Summer Shift Dress Intermediate Dressmaking. Learn how to make a perfect fitting summer shift.

SOS sewing surgeries

Learn how to alter your own clothes! Our alterations classes and workshops allow you to become your own tailor.

Build your own perfect sewing class with SOS freestyle or focus on popular types of alterations with our hands-on SOS alterations masterclass. Once you get going the sky really is the limit!

Personal 1-2-1 sewing tuition

Are you itching to get sewing, or want to learn on your own with a teacher all to yourself?

All our classes can be taught as private lessons if you can’t find a date that suits you. We can offer private classes at our studio, or occasionally in your home. Private classes allow you to really focus, without having to wait for other students to catch up.

Sewing for the home

Learn how to make your home fabulous! Dress up your windows with our Make a simple roman blind class. Try 3D sewing and create delicious seat cushions at our brilliant box cushions class (class available on request only).

We are always flexible and accommodating. If you have a project in mind, let us know and we will create a bespoke session for you.

Need more info? Click here to request a call back within 48 hours.

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