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Have you ever seen a beautiful garment in a shop or on another person and thought, “I wish I could just make that myself”? I can help you! We’ll work together to find a sewing pattern that closely matches the style you’ve got your eye on, source the perfect fabric and record your measurements. Then we’ll spend a couple of days in my studio cutting your fabric and sewing up your garment. What’s included? -Initial 30 min online consultation. -Two days of dedicated 1:1 teaching. -Use of the studio sewing machine and other equipment. -Paper sewing pattern. -All notions. -Sweet treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks. Optional extras (prices TBC): -fabric. This session is suitable for a confident beginner sewist. If you’re not familiar with the basics of using a sewing machine, I recommend taking my Intro to Sewing workshop first. Note: if you select a particularly complex garment to sew and don’t get it finished in the allotted workshop time, you’re welcome to book in for Studio by the Hour if you’re happy to continue working on your garment unsupervised, or Sew Support if you’d like a teacher on hand. This bespoke sewing session is available upon request. Drop me a message to get the ball rolling!

***This session is currently available on request. Please message me via the contact page to enquire. Together we'll agree a date and I'll send you a booking form and payment link*** Ready to push your sewing skills further? Level Up is the perfect next step for confident beginners who want to build on existing skills and tackle new techniques with support and guidance. Choose from five carefully curated projects, each designed to strengthen different aspects of your sewing practice - from bagging out a jacket lining to mastering pleats or buttonholes. With expert guidance and a supportive studio environment, you’ll develop your skills while creating a beautifully finished piece that reflects your growing expertise. Pick from one of these projects: -dress - french seams and gathers -shirt/shirt dress - collar, cuffs and buttonholes -loungewear/PJs - working with knit fabrics -rucksack/weekend bag - hardware -jacket - lining and bagging out. What’s included? -Two days of 1:1 dedicated teaching. -Use of studio sewing machines and other equipment. -Paper pattern and instructions. -All notions. -A guide to taking your measurements and finding your size. -A range of sewing techniques to help take your dressmaking to the next level. -Sweet treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks. You'll need to supply your own (pre-washed) fabric, or you you can choose from my small selection of fabrics for an additional cost of £5. This session is suitable for a confident beginner. If you’re not familiar with the basics of using a sewing machine and cutting fabric using a paper pattern, I recommend taking my Intro to Sewing workshop first. This workshop takes place over two days (5 hours each day). When you book this service, you'll select the date of the first session and then we'll book you in for your second session. The cost covers both days. If you can't find a date that works for you, or if you'd prefer to spread the sessions out across more days, please do get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. *Photos below are to give an idea of what you could create*

***This session is currently available on request. Please message me via the contact page to enquire. Together we'll agree a date and I'll send you a booking form and payment link*** In this beginner’s sewing session, you’ll learn to: -thread a sewing machine -adjust tension, stitch length and width -choose the right fabric for your project -use a basic sewing pattern -cut fabric -sew a simple bag to take home with you. This sewing session is suitable for complete beginners, with little to no knowledge of how to use a sewing machine. What’s included? -A day of dedicated teaching. -Use of studio sewing machines and other equipment. -Paper pattern and instructions. -A selection of fabrics to choose from. -All notions. -Sweet treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks. If you're wanting to learn with a friend or relative, you'll have the option to add an extra participant at booking. This workshop is available as a full day (6 hour) session. If you can't find a date that suits you, or if you need to do it over multiple sessions, please do get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request.