Make your own clothes - beginners

Have you been dreaming of learning to sew in 2026?

Ready to stop admiring handmade clothes and start making your own?

This friendly, hands-on course is designed especially for complete beginners - plus anyone who’d love a confidence-boosting refresher with a sewing machine.

Over five relaxed and supportive sessions, you’ll build essential sewing skills step by step. We’ll start with the basics, getting comfortable with the machine, stitching techniques and simple construction, and then dive straight into creating your first wearable piece, using an existing garment as inspiration.

By the end of the course, you won’t just understand how sewing works, you’ll have the confidence to keep going at home and start creating clothes you actually want to wear.

What’s included:

• Sewing machines provided

• Expert guidance in a small, supportive setting

• A clear path from beginner skills to your first garment

  
  

What to bring:

• A basic sewing kit - scissors, thread, measuring tape, chalk/fabric marker, pins

• Fabric and materials for your project

  
  

Course details:

• 5-week course,

• 5 × three-hour sessions

• Every Week - 1.30pm – 4.30pm

• The Catford House

• Cost £75 total - let us know if this is a barrier for you and we will try and help. You can also pay it forward and round up your contribution if you wish to help pay for another person.

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