Choose your own date for personalised tuition.

Let's get straight to the point of what YOU would like to sew. This is personalised tuition for one-to-one learning, focussing on your own project and on your own machine if you wish!

Ideal for the following:

An adult or child who wants to learn how to use their new machines. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also willing to learn how to assist them with troubleshooting and safety at home. Simply book a session! We've got some great projects to choose from to get you started.
An adult who would like to refresh long-lost skills and gain new confidence. We can focus on the type of project that you would like e.g. bag making or understanding a garment-sewing pattern.
Tuition on your overlocker, perfect if you own one but are afraid to use it! Book your own session where you can bring it along, learn all about its quirks (including how to thread it!), and all the ways in which an overlocker is so adaptable and useful.

Whatever the focus, Aileen will give you a solid introduction to sewing machine essentials, teaching all the core skills and build your confidence. A choice of introductory projects will be given that reinforce the necessary skills of working with seam allowances, different stitches, and different methods of assembly. You will need to bring some fabric and some basic sewing tools.

IMPORTANT:

Please check here before booking as once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.

If you miss your scheduled booking, it is not possible to re-book for another date.

SUITABILITY:

This class is suitable for adults and those age 16+.

It is also suitable for children age 7+ however all children between 7-15yrs will need to be accompanied by an adult.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Professional tuition by Aileen
Patterns & info so that you can make the projects again
Use of our Janome digital sewing machines and studio equipment
Endless encouragement and advice!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING:

Half-a-metre each of two different 100% cotton fabrics (1m total, quilt-weight type) for your first couple of projects. Prints that work nicely together are ideal, because you can use them together for front/back/inside/outside of the projects as needed.
Machine-sewing thread (sew-all polyester thread or quality cotton is recommended).
Basic sewing kit (bobbins, fabric scissors, tape measure, seam ripper, pins etc.)
Bring a notebook to jot down measurements, instructions and any future fabric requirements.

STUDIO ACCESS:

We are delighted to be able to welcome you to our refurbished studio! It is accessed from the main shop down a flight of stairs from the shop with alternative access direct to the basement for anyone requiring an entrance without steps. If you do have any accessibility needs or questions, please let us know in the comments when you book or drop us an email.

When attending any class, we will meet you at the shop front door 10 minutes before the start time. If you are running late and arrive to a closed front door, please go to the side alley (Wilson's Close) to the side entrance (with the bright pink door!) and ring the doorbell.