An Independent sewing pattern company dedicated to empowering makers.
We’re so excited to let you know bookings on our workshops are now live! One of the things we love about sewing is that there’s always something new to learn. Whether you’re a seasoned sewist ready to take that next step, or you want to dust off your machine and have a reminder of the […]
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Make a gorgeous “Drop Sleeve Top” in this dressmaking workshop. This class will introduce beginners on how to sew a garment together using a sewing machine. Start by learning how to find your size, cut out a sewing pattern, place the pattern onto fabric correctly, transfer pattern notations and cut. You will learn how to […]
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We are super excited to tell you that we are going to be teaching the wonderful art of sewing at The Village Haberdashery! Our “This is a sewing machine” workshop will introduce aspiring stitchers – or those who need a refresher – how to use a sewing machine! In this comprehensive three hour class, you’ll […]
Read MoreCome and join our workshops for 2015! Learn to sew or make some gorgeous projects at our fun and fabulous workshops. They take place in two locations in North London – Fortis Green and Palmers Green. Click on the IMAGES below to go straight to the workshop pages on our website for more details and to […]
Read MoreThis lovely lady Martine has been coming to my sewing workshops and making the most beautiful things. I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing her sewing getting better and better with each workshop! For those that aren’t able to be at the workshop please view my tutorial on how to make these cute lined make up bags […]
Read MoreI’ve been promising all my lovely students that I would do a step by step guide on how to put a zip into a cushion. It’s actually one of the workshops that I do so why not join me if you can! For those that aren’t able to join here is a very very simple […]
Read MoreAnne-Marie finished her tote bag and I am super impressed with how beautifully it came out! We even had enough time to make a bespoke pocket for the inside. Beautiful work Anne-Marie – enjoy your tote bag.
Read MoreOK I couldn’t resist – I had to make this gorgeous bag out of a stripey black and white with a taupe lining! I am INLOVE. Come and join our beginners class stage 2 and make your own version! And just look at the options with different colour linings: Love the bag and want […]
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The Avid Seamstress 