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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: -jacket - lining and bagging out -dress - french seams and gathers -shirt/shirt dress - collar, cuffs and buttonholes -loungewear/PJs - working with knit fabrics -rucksack/bag - hardware. 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 is available as 2x 5h sessions over a Saturday and Sunday. If weekends are no good for you or if you'd prefer to spread the sessions out, get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. *Items may differ from those shown in photos.*

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: -jacket - lining and bagging out -dress - french seams and gathers -shirt/shirt dress - collar, cuffs and buttonholes -loungewear/PJs - working with knit fabrics -rucksack/bag - hardware. 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 is available as 2x 5h sessions over a Saturday and Sunday. If weekends are no good for you or if you'd prefer to spread the sessions out, get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. *Items may differ from those shown in photos.*

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: -jacket - lining and bagging out -dress - french seams and gathers -shirt/shirt dress - collar, cuffs and buttonholes -loungewear/PJs - working with knit fabrics -rucksack/bag - hardware. 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 is available as 2x 5h sessions over a Saturday and Sunday. If weekends are no good for you or if you'd prefer to spread the sessions out, get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. *Items may differ from those shown in photos.*

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. These sewing sessions are available upon request. Drop me a message with your availability and we'll make it happen!

This is your chance to work on whatever sewing project you want in my cosy studio. What’s included? -Use of my trusty PFAFF Passport 2.0 sewing machine, quilting extension table and PFAFF Admire 1000 overlocker. -Large cutting table. -Projector. -Iron and ironing board. -Large assortment of fabric remnants/scraps - great for quilting projects. -Small assortment of notions. -Access to WiFi. -Bluetooth speaker. -Diffuser with an assortment of organic essential oil blends. -A selection of hot and cold drinks. You just need to bring along your sewing project and materials. This session is suitable for any sewist who needs the physical and/or mental space to work on their project. Note: it is not a taught session and you will have the space to yourself, although I will be on hand nearby for any issues that may arise.

This is your chance to work on whatever sewing project you want in my cosy studio. What’s included? -2 hours in the studio. -Use of my trusty PFAFF Passport 2.0 sewing machine, quilting extension table and PFAFF Admire 1000 overlocker. -Large cutting table. -Projector. -Iron and ironing boards. -Large assortment of fabric remnants/scraps - great for quilting projects. -Small assortment of notions. -Access to WiFi. -Bluetooth speaker. -Diffuser with an assortment of organic essential oil blends. -A selection of hot and cold drinks. You just need to bring along your sewing project and materials. This session is suitable for any sewist who needs the physical and/or mental space to work on their project. Note: it is not a taught session but I'll either be in the studio working on my own projects, or else on hand nearby for any issues that may arise.

This sewing session is designed for those who don’t have time on their side, lack a dedicated sewing space, or simply don't like sewing prep work and want to leave my studio with a complete garment. I prepare everything for you: the sewing machine is threaded up and ready to go, fabric is pre-washed and pressed, pattern pieces are cut and notches marked, and notions are all lined up. How it works 1. You let me know you want to sew. 2. I’ll ask you some questions, like do you already have a pattern and fabric or if you need me to source these for you; plus I’ll need your body measurements. 3. We’ll get you booked in for your day in the studio. 4. I’ll take care of the rest - you just need to turn up and sew! This sewing session is suitable for those with experience of making their own clothes on a sewing machine and need the physical/mental space to work on their project. Note: this is not a taught session and you will have the space to yourself, although I'll be on hand nearby for any questions/issues that may arise. What’s included? -6 hours of studio time. -Sewing teacher on hand for any questions or issues that may arise. -Use of studio sewing machines, iron and all other sewing equipment. -All notions. -Sweet treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks. Optional extras (prices TBC): -fabric -pattern -seasonal homemade lunch.

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. This workshop is available as a full day (6 hour) session on a Monday. If you need to do it as 2x 3h or 3x 2h, or if Mondays are no good for you, get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. If you're wanting to learn with a friend or relative, you'll have the option to add an extra participant at booking.

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: -jacket - lining and bagging out -dress - french seams and gathers -shirt/shirt dress - collar, cuffs and buttonholes -loungewear/PJs - working with knit fabrics -rucksack/bag - hardware. 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 is available as 2x 5h sessions over a Saturday and Sunday. If weekends are no good for you or if you'd prefer to spread the sessions out, get in touch and I'll do my best to accommodate your request. *Items may differ from those shown in photos.*

This is your chance to pick my brains, solve problems, grow your skills or find your motivation. Together, we’ll break down the barriers to your progress, leaving you feeling empowered to continue sewing. This session is ideal for beginner or intermediate sewists. During a 40 minute verbal consultation (£25) we can meet online, at my studio, on a walk or at a local coffee shop and discuss things like... -I don’t know what to sew next -the garments I make don’t suit me -I want to build a more intentional and cohesive handmade wardrobe -I need fabric advice -I'd like pattern reccommendations -my sewing project is stressing me out. During a 1h 20m practical help session (£50) we might cover things like... -I need help taking my measurements -I’ve got a problem with my sewing machine -I need help with pattern adjustments -I'm stuck on the burrito method! -I’d like to try using a projector for cutting out patterns. These are just examples to show you what can be covered in each type of appointment and we can cover as many topics as time allows. Let me know when you book what issue(s) you’re wanting help with. Or if you're not sure which category yours falls under, just drop me a message. We can meet online, at my studio, on a walk or at a local coffee shop - whatever best suits you and the particular sewing situation you want to work through.