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Sewing Tutor

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. 


  • Sewing Skills - Seams , Hems, Zips, Buttonholes, Pockets; How To Use A Sewing Machine
  • Short Courses - Beginners Sewing, Kimono jacket, Casual Trousers, Mend Alter Customise, Sew Upcycle
  • 1-2-1 Workshops & private Group Workshops
  • Vouchers - The perfect present!

Sewing Skills Workshops

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

A practical, fun & empowering workshop to kickstart your sewing ... 'a whole new world, a new fantastic point of view'! Beginners. 2 hours. Dates: May6, June6, August12 & 16. Time: 1-3pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Seams - L2S1/S

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

Want to know how to hold it together? Learn Seams! From basic through to flat-felled & piped. Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2 hours. Time: 10am-12pm. Date: May31, June3, Sept9 & 13. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Hems & Edging - L2S1/H

How to Use a Sewing Machine - L1S1+

Hems & Edging - L2S1/H

On the edge? Lets make it beautiful! From top, herringbone & blind to bias-bound & scallops! Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2 hours. Dates: June24 & 28, Sept16 & 20. Time: 10am-12pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Zips - L2S1/Z

Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Hems & Edging - L2S1/H

Concealed Fly Exposed ... what? Zip it! Okay okay but come & sew! Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2 hours. Dates: July1 & 5, Sept23 & 27. Time: 10am-12pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Beautiful Buttonholes! Machine, Bound, Rouleau Loop & more! Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2 hours. Dates: July8 & 12, Sept30, Oct4. Time: 10am-12pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Pockets - L2S1/P

Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Buttonholes - L2S1/B

Why do skirts never have pockets?! Lets change that with a patch, welt & in-seam. Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2 hours. Dates: July15 & 19, Oct7 & 11. Time: !0am-12pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Short Courses

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

A practical workshop to kickstart your sewing! Learn skills & make a cushion cover or bag. Beginners. 2-hr x3 workshops. Time: 10am-12pm. Dates: May3,10&17; May6,13&20; Aug12,19&26; Aug16,23&30 . Venue: Address & other info emailed after booking. The link takes you to the main events page where you will find all 4 course listed (in date order)

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Kimono jacket - Skills & Project - L2P3/1, L2P3/2

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

Make a simple yet elegant kimono jacket for casual or evening wear. Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2-hr x3 workshops. Dates: May31, June24 & July; June3 & 28, & July5. Time:1-3pm Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course. The link takes you to the main events page where you will find both courses listed (in date order).

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Casual Trousers - Skills & Project - L2P3/3, L2P3/4

Beginners Sewing - Skill & Project - L1S3/1 - L1S3/4

Casual Trousers - Skills & Project - L2P3/3, L2P3/4

Refresh or learn the skills to make casual or evening trousers with a Fly-zip. Beginner to Intermediate - know machine basics. 2-hr x3 workshops. Dates: Sept9,16&23; Sept13,20&27. Time: 1-3pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course. The link takes you to the main events page where you will find both courses listed  (in date order).

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Mend, Alter, Customise (Code: L2P1/MAC)

Mend, Alter, Customise (Code: L2P1/MAC)

Casual Trousers - Skills & Project - L2P3/3, L2P3/4

How do I shorten the sleeves? lengthen my skirt? fix my torn jeans? sew a button on? Don't get rid of it, fix it! Beginner to Intermediate. Be ambitious in 2 hours! Dates: July8,12,15,19, Sept30, Oct4,7&11 Time: 1-3pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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Sew Upcycle (Code: L2P1/U)

Mend, Alter, Customise (Code: L2P1/MAC)

Sew Upcycle (Code: L2P1/U)

Love the fabric but not the garment or decor item? Don't throw it, come with your ideas & upcycle it! Beginner to Intermediate. 2-hr workshop. Dates: May10,13,17,20,Aug19,23,26,30. Time: 1-3pm. Venue: Address & other info emailed prior to course

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1-2-1 Workshops & Group Workshops

1-2-1 Workshops: These are an empowering way to move forward! Once you’ve booked 1 or a series of workshops at the dates and times you want, be in touch and we’ll plan workshop/s to progress your project and achieve your goals, whether that’s learning new skills or making something. If you would like a workshop longer than 1 hour, be in touch, & we can extend the time for you. If you're not sure how to move forward, CONTACT US and lets chat! 


Group workshops: Whether its skills learning or making a group or individual projects, lets plan together to make a fun group workshop! Book the date & time slot you want then Contact me and I will extend your time on the calendar to 2-hours & email the BACS details for the additional participants payments. If you're not sure how to move forward, CONTACT US and lets chat! 


All the workshops are for Beginners and Intermediate and include all the equipment and tools you will need (up to 3 sewing machines are available but we can accommodate a larger group if they bring their own sewing machine). All the fabric and haberdashery you need for making the skill-samples is included along with the Sewing Tutor portfolio pages on which to make notes, mount your skill-samples and gradually build up your very own Sewing Tutor how-to reference guide! Once we’ve planned the workshop with you, we can let you now if you will need to bring any additional fabric & haberdashery for your projects.

Please note - the workshops are on the 2nd floor and unfortunately there is no lift.


Dates: May 24th & 27th; July 29th; August 2nd; September 2nd; October 14th & 18th. Times: 10-11am, 1-2pm - times can be extended

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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 bespoke, single or block Vouchers:

  • Single workshop Voucher - click to add one in the Check-Out box.
  • Block Vouchers - in the Check-Out box, click for the number of workshops you want on one Voucher, OR for how many single-workshop Vouchers you require.
  • Bespoke Vouchers - if you would like a specific value on a Voucher (e.g. if it's below the price of 1 workshop, or not in multiples of the price of 1 workshop), that's totally fine! Email us at info@JaneHDee.com & we can work this out directly.

After purchasing your Voucher/s, please email us at info@JaneHDee.com so that we can create your personalised Voucher. Once you have given the Voucher to the recipient, advise they view the courses available and email us directly to book. For more info, click on the button below or email us at info@JaneHDee.com. We look forward to tailoring your perfect present with you!


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Sewing Tutor - ethos & background Story

Sewing Tutor© pilot course carried out on a converted, old but super strong, Singer sewing machine!

    In 2016 I set up a series of sewing workshops called Sewing Tutor©. Students learn sewing techniques and create their own portfolio of sewing samples. As a how-to reference guide, this becomes their Sewing Tutor© as students progress through subsequent courses, 

    or work on individual projects. 


     Sewing Tutor ethos is in response to:

    The impact of fast fashion on the environment - ST focuses on upcycling, customizing, repairing and altering clothing and household items wherever possible, in line with current trends.

     The cost-of-living crisis - ST encourages reusing existing fabric items in new and innovative ways; opens professional pathways in the Entertainment, Retail and Creative Industries; has the potential to supplement income through developing and enhancing vocational skills; upskills and empowers in project planning for course projects and beyond.

     Wellbeing & the mental health crisis - through in-person small group workshops, ST helps build: connections encouraging people out of isolation; confidence through learning new skills & enhancing existing skills; & through seeing one's skills applied; and Sewing Tutor works, is engaging and fun!


    Since launching Sewing Tutor©, I have undertaken many voluntary workshops throughout Sri Lanka in collaboration with Child Action Lanka, for individual women and groups, to see underprivileged lives changed. Several women are now earning as a result of undertaking these workshops and three sewing centres have opened. Those who have been through the training in the UK also continue to make and earn.



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