AGE 11-18 | SUNDAY AM SEWING SESSIONS | JUNE-JULY 2025
DATES: 8th June - 13th July
TIMES: SUNDAYS 10AM-12PM
AGE GROUP: 11-18 years
This course is open to students of all levels whether you’re new to the sewing machine or you’re already drafting your own patterns.
In these sessions you can:
- Get comfortable with the sewing machine by learning how to create some of our in-house sewing patterns. You’ll master a range of techniques to get you confidently started on your sewing journey.
- Learn how to use commercial sewing patterns and make a full garment
- Take a design idea through to a finished wearable item, drafting your own sewing patterns and using our top of the range equipment
We provide plain cotton calico and notions such as thread, buttons, zips, toy stuffing and other haberdashery items. We also have a small selection of donated fabric remnants to use for free or larger offcuts to purchase at £10/m.
DATES: 8th June - 13th July
TIMES: SUNDAYS 10AM-12PM
AGE GROUP: 11-18 years
This course is open to students of all levels whether you’re new to the sewing machine or you’re already drafting your own patterns.
In these sessions you can:
- Get comfortable with the sewing machine by learning how to create some of our in-house sewing patterns. You’ll master a range of techniques to get you confidently started on your sewing journey.
- Learn how to use commercial sewing patterns and make a full garment
- Take a design idea through to a finished wearable item, drafting your own sewing patterns and using our top of the range equipment
We provide plain cotton calico and notions such as thread, buttons, zips, toy stuffing and other haberdashery items. We also have a small selection of donated fabric remnants to use for free or larger offcuts to purchase at £10/m.
DATES: 8th June - 13th July
TIMES: SUNDAYS 10AM-12PM
AGE GROUP: 11-18 years
This course is open to students of all levels whether you’re new to the sewing machine or you’re already drafting your own patterns.
In these sessions you can:
- Get comfortable with the sewing machine by learning how to create some of our in-house sewing patterns. You’ll master a range of techniques to get you confidently started on your sewing journey.
- Learn how to use commercial sewing patterns and make a full garment
- Take a design idea through to a finished wearable item, drafting your own sewing patterns and using our top of the range equipment
We provide plain cotton calico and notions such as thread, buttons, zips, toy stuffing and other haberdashery items. We also have a small selection of donated fabric remnants to use for free or larger offcuts to purchase at £10/m.
WHAT TO MAKE
Nothing is off limits, whatever garment, accessory or full outfit you’d like to make we can help you make by giving pattern suggestions or guiding you in how to draft your own pattern.
For beginners we recommend starting with simple accessories like bags, pouches, aprons as you can learn essential sewing skills without having to worry about fitting.
For confident beginners-intermediate sewists we recommend starting with patterns for simple tops, elasticated waistband trousers, wrap skirts, pyjamas or sweaters
For intermediate-advanced sewists test out your fitting skills with a zip back dress, a button up shirt, a pair of jeans or even a tailored suit
WHAT TO BRING
At The Garden Sewing School we use brand new Janome digital sewing machines.
All equipment, notions and standard calico fabric will be provided.
You are welcome to bring your own machine & equipment if you prefer.
We have a small range of in-house patterns and simple fabrics to get you started but we recommend bringing your own patterns and fabric. Let us know if you’d like any recommendations before the class.
If you would like to buy your fabrics to bring to class we recommend our favourite eco friendly, sustainable online fabric store https://goodfabric.co.uk/ you will receive 15% discount with your booking