Create your own Sewing Tutor with a portfolio of skill-samples which becomes your go-to guide for all your sewing projects. Fun and empowering group and 1-2-1 workshops, for beginners to intermediate.
- 1-2-1 Workshops
- Group Workshops
- Vouchers - The perfect present!
- Sewing Skills Workshops
- Project Workshop
- The Sewing Tutor Story
1-2-1 Workshops
1-2-1 Workshops: These are an empowering way to move forward! Workshops are completely tailored around what you want to achieve. If you are not sure how to move forward, Ideas of what you could do:
Skills Based Workshops: these focus on specific skill areas for which you make several samples including. Please see below, under Sewing Skills Workshops, for ideas of what skills you could either learn or refresh.
Alternatively, you could do Project Based Workshops, making clothing and home décor items. Please see under Project Workshops below, for a whole array of ideas or bring your own!
Upcycling, mending, altering and customising is something we love doing at Sewing Tutor! Let's upcycle that vintage tablecloth! Breathe new life in your pre-loved clothing and décor items! Or ...!
Dates & Prices: Please be in touch to plan a time & pricing that suits you.
Group Workshops
Group workshops: Whether its for a birthday or even a fun works team-build, these workshops are tailored to what you want to achieve. A minimum group size is 2 people. We have 3 machines available and space for up to 6 people, so additional people can either share machines or bring their own.
We can shape either the Sewing Skills Workshops or the Project Workshops around you. There's lots of ideas for both of these below, or let's plan something completely bespoke for you and your group!
Dates & Prices: Please be in touch to plan a time & pricing that suits you.
Vouchers
The perfect gift! ... from New Home owners to Christmas & Birthdays presents, or a 'Well Done'! Vouchers can be made out to a specific name, and used in full or in part (to cover 1 workshop or several workshops) and last for one year from the date of purchase.
We can make Vouchers for one workshops or more, for 1-2-1 workshops or groups. Have a look at the Sewing Skills Workshops and Project Workshops ideas below for ideas.
Dates & Prices: Once you have a few ideas, get in touch and we'll plan your voucher with you!
Sewing Skills Workshops
How to Use a Sewing Machine
How to Use a Sewing Machine
How to Use a Sewing Machine
A practical, fun & empowering workshop to kickstart your sewing ... 'a whole new world, a new fantastic point of view'! Beginners. Usually 2 hours.
Seams
How to Use a Sewing Machine
How to Use a Sewing Machine
Seams include: Basic, Flat-Felled, Piped, French, Bound, variations of these; plus various seam finishes to ensure neat and secure finishes. Beginner and Refreshers.
Hems & Edging
How to Use a Sewing Machine
Hems & Edging
Hems include: Invisible, Machine, Hand, Herringbone, Top Stitch, Rolled, Piped, Bound, Scallops and variations of these. Beginners and Refreshers.
Zips
Buttonholes
Hems & Edging
Concealed Fly Exposed...what? Yep, they'll all Zips! Zips include: Basic, Exposed, Trouser-fly, Invisible and variations of these. Beginners and Refreshers.
Buttonholes
Buttonholes
Buttonholes
Beautiful Buttonholes workshop includes: Machine sewn, Bound, Rouleau Loop, Worked Loop and how to correctly attach a button. Beginners and Refreshers.
Pockets
Buttonholes
Buttonholes
Pockets include: Patch, In-Seam, Single Welt, Double Welt, Zipped pocket and variations of these. Beginners and Refreshers.
Project Workshops
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Workshops to kickstart your sewing or for the fun of it! Ideas include: Zipped / Buttoned Bag or Cushion cover, Cami Top, Napkins, a Craft Bag ... and more!
Clothing Makes
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Casual to Smart Clothing ideas: stylised Kimono, Casual jacket, Cami top, Casual trousers, A-line skirt, full circle skirt ... bring your ideas and let's get creative!
Home Décor Makes
Beginners Sew & Quick Makes
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
Home Décor ideas: Oven Gloves, Apron, Ironing Board Cover, Table Runner and Napkins, Curtains, Bedspread, Cushion covers ... bring your ideas!
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
How do I shorten the sleeves or fix my torn jeans? What could I make from this tablecloth or old trousers? Don't get rid of it: Fix it! Or upcycle!
Using a Pattern
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
Festive & Celebration Sew!
Got a pattern or want to adapt a pattern but not sure where to start? Let's conquer this giant together! - to get you started, make a working plan or do the whole lot!
Festive & Celebration Sew!
Upcycle, Mend, Alter, Customise!
Festive & Celebration Sew!
Easter, Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings, or any other occasion! ... Tree ornaments, Birthday Bunting, a Prom Dress dream ... Let's make those ideas a reality!
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