Another staple item  for your wardrobe. Maxi skirts have been back in fashion for a while now so it’s about time we show you how to make one!

In this class you will make your own pattern to take away with you. We will give you a very basic introduction to pattern cutting. You will then learn how to sew a pocket, gather stitch and attached a waistband with an elasticated back.

This is one of our intermediate sewing classes and you will need some dressmaking experience. We will also be using overlockers in the class but you do not have to have any previous experience.

You will need 3m of soft drapey fabric. We will provide the elastic. See our online shop!

Cake and tea will be provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 5

Class length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Dominique Davant

Price: £80

Dates:

Session: Wednesday 4th & 11th July 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

We couldn’t not do a special jubilee class so here it is! Learn how to embroider whilst making this memorable tea towel – it can be passed down from generation to generation!

In the class you will learn various hand embroidery stitches and how to follow a design.

We will provide the threads, tea towels and embroidery rings. As you will not finish the design in the class you will be able to take the rings and extra threads away with you to finish the design at home.

This class is suitable for complete beginners.

Level: 1

Class length: 2 hours

Teacher: Catherine Hirst

Price: £35

Dates:

Session: Saturday 26th May 2012, 10:00-12:00, Book Now

Take your knitting a step further and make this gorgeous cable knit cushion with fabric back. Choose from a wide selection of chunky wools so your cushion is unique. Then choose a coordinating fabric use for the envelope back.

You will need to have knitted before and be able to knit and pearl, cast on and off. You will also need basic sewing machine skills. So if you need to brush up, try our Beginner’s knitting or our Button me cushion (for machine skills).

We have out two weeks in between the lessons as you will need to do some knitting at home. We will show you the technique and get you started in the first lesson, then in the second lesson we will be finishing off the knitting and stitching the cushion together.

We will provide you with all the wool, fabric and a cushion inner. We will also loan you some needles so you can do your homework.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 3

Class length: Two three hour sessions

Teacher: Maddy Randall

Price: £80

More dates coming soon! Please let us know if you’re interested in this class by emailing info@sewoverit.co.uk

Learn how to make this stylish poppy cushion or lampshade using machine embroidery and applique.

The cushion is an envelope back cushion. We provide the pad so you can display your cushion the moment you get home. The lampshade comes as a kit. (Please note if you would like to make the lampshade it will be an extra £10 for the kit that you can pay on the day).

Choose from a selection of three plain background fabrics and hundreds of applique fabrics to make your design unique.

This is not a beginner machine embroidery class – you will need to have already been on our Mini class or have had a go at free machine embroidery already.

We will provide everything as well as tea and cake to help the sewing process along!

Level: 3

Teacher: Tugba Kop

Class length: 3 hours

Price: £50

Dates:

Session: Wednesday 2nd May 2012, 18:30-21:30 Book Now

Learn how to sew whilst making these lovely placemats. Choose between basic patchwork or an appliqued Union Jack. Choose from our gorgeous range of fabrics.

This is a beginner’s class so no sewing experience is required  – we will show you how to thread a machine, sew straight, cut and pin fabric, and use bondaweb to applique designs onto your mats. You will make two placemats in this class.

We will provide all the materials, so all you need is yourself.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 1

Class length: 3 hours

Teacher: Georgina Jefferies

Price: £45

Session: Tuesday 1st May 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now 

Learn how to make your very own frilly knickers.

Choose from our range of pretty cotton lawn and Liberty tana lawn fabrics. You will use both sewing machines and overlockers to complete this project and take home a pattern so you can make as many as you like.

This is not a beginner’s class you will need to know how to use a sewing machine already (but not an overlocker). We will provide all the materials so all you need to bring is yourselves.

Cake and tea will be provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 4

Class length: 3 hours

Teacher: Dominique Davant

Price: £45

Dates:

Session:  Thursday 24th May 2012, 18:30-21:30, Fully Booked

Session: Friday 22nd June 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Make your own weekend bag, based on the classic Longchamp bag. The finished bag measures approx. 65 x 45cm. It is fully lined with an inside pocket and zip fastening.

We will provide you with the all materials so you dont need to bring anything with you.

You need to be confident on the sewing machine and have completed our Intro to sewing course or be at the equivalent standard.

Level: 3

Class length: Two 2.5 hour sessions

Teacher:  Bevelee Regan

Price: £80

Session: Tuesday 22nd & 29th May 2012, 18:30-21:00, Book Now

Learn how to make your very own stylish leather purse. It is fully lined with an inside pocket and fastens with a mag lock and decorative covered button to match.

Learn how to stitch leather on a domestic machine, how to line leather and how to insert mag locks.

You will need to feel confident on a sewing machine for this class.

All materials are provided.

Tea and cake will be provided to help the sewing process along!

Class length: 3 hours

Teacher: Lisa Comfort

Price: £45

Session: Wednesday 23rd May 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Session: Tuesday 18th July 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Learn how to make a men’s shirt. Guys, make it for yourself or ladies, make your man a shirt and earn some brownie points!

We are using a Colette pattern for this class. Everyone will get their own pattern booklet to take away with them. Learn how to construct collars, button plackets, buttonholes, insert sleeves, add cuffs and more.

You will need 2.5m of shirting fabric – try to stick to non-slippy fabrics like cotton. We will provide you with interfacing.

This is an intermediate class, you will need previous experience of dressmaking to do this class.

Level: 6

Class length: One 6 hour session & one 4 hour session

Teacher: Erin Wilson

Price: £110

 Dates:

Session: Sunday 22nd & 29th April 2012, 10:00-17:00 and 13:00-17:00, Book Now

To make it easier  for you to decide which classes are more suitable we have added levels. Please see below: 

Level 1: Absolute beginner

Level 2: Have used a sewing machine before, can thread it and sew in a straight line

Level 3: Confident on a sewing machine, can sew to different seam allowances, can zig zag stitch (have completed Intro to sewing)

Level 4: Have completed Intro to dressmaking or Intro to soft furnishings. Very confident sewing fabrics such as cotton.

Level 5: Have good dressmaking experience. Have made at least 2 completed garments such as a basic skirt and dress. Can cut and sew accurately.  Have basic understanding of garment construction

Level 6: Have lots of dressmaking experience. Can confidently sew curves and difficult fabrics. Have good understanding of fit and garment construction.

Learn how to make this gorgeous fully lined make-up bag. It makes a great present – either for yourself or to give-away! You will learn how to insert a zip, line using slip stitch and more great sewing skills.

We will provide you with all the material so you dont need to bring anything.

This is not a beginner’s class – you will need to know how to thread a machine and sew straight. You could try our Button me cushion class if you are brand new to sewing.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 2

Class length: 2.5 hours

Teacher: Georgie Jefferies, Lisa Comfort

Materials required: none

Price: £40

Dates:

Session: Monday 28th May 2012, 18:30-21:00, Book Now

Session: Wednesday 20th June 2012, 18:30-21:00, Book Now

Session: Wednesday, 11th July 2012, 18:30-21:00, Book Now

We have designed a range of mini classes to teach you some invaluable sewing skills. These are short sessions that focus on a single technique. In this class you will learn how to how to measure, position and stitch a buttonhole. We will then put this into practice and make a button fastening fabric purse.

Please note this is not a beginner’s class – you need to be able to thread and use a sewing machine already. All material are provided.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 2

Course length: 2 hours

Teacher: Lisa Comfort or Dominique Davant

Materials required: none

Price: £25

More dates coming soon!

We have designed a range of mini classes to teach you some invaluable sewing skills. These are short sessions that focus on a single technique.In this class you will learn how to free machine embroider using a special foot. You will then make a little pocket mirror with your own machine embroidered design.

This is not a beginner’s class – you need to know how to thread and use a machine already. All materials provided.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 2

Class length: 2 hours

Teacher: Tugba Kop

Materials required: none

Session: Friday 1st June 2012, 18:30-20:30, Book Now

Our  customising mini class will give you some great ideas of ways you can jazz up tired clothes. From applique, to ribbons, buttons and more.

Unlike our other mini classes, you do not need any prior experience. We can show you how to use a sewing machine. All materials provided but if you have something you would like to customise, please bring this with you.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 1

Class length: 2 hours

Teacher: Lisa Comfort or Dominique Davant

Materials required: items of clothing to customise

Price: £25

New dates to be added shortly!

We have designed a range of mini classes to teach you some invaluable sewing skills. These are short sessions that focus on a single technique. In this class you will learn how to take up hems either by machine or hand, sew on a button and repair a seam.

Unlike our other mini classes, you do not need any prior experience. We can show you how to use a sewing machine. All materials provided but if you have something you would like to shorten/repair (in the ways listed above) please bring this with you.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 1

Class length: 2 hours

Teacher: Freia Groves or Dominique Davant

Materials required: bring items to alter

Price: £25

Session: Thursday 7th June 2012, 10:00-12:00, Book Now

We have designed a range of mini classes to teach you some invaluable sewing skills. These are short sessions that focus on a single technique.In this class you will learn how to insert both regular and invisible zips.

This is not a beginner’s class – you need to know how to thread and use a machine already. All materials provided.

Cake and tea provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 2

Class length: 2 hours

Teacher: Lisa Comfort or Dominique Davant

Materials required: none

Price: £25

More dates coming soon!

We have designed a follow-on course especially for those of you who want to learn how to make items for your home. In this course you will learn how to make , a piped cushion with a concealed zips and machine curtains and blinds.

Session 1: Learn how to make and insert piping and then make a piped cushion to take away with you (materials included).

Session 2: Learn how to make a sample machine curtain (lining and header tape provided – you will need 1m of medium weight fabric which is 1.40m wide). Please note you will make a sample size curtain to take away with you measuring 1m in length.

Session 3 & 4: Learn how to make a sample machine made roman blind. (lining and materials included). Please bring 1m of fabric which is 1.40m wide). Please note you wil make a sample size bling to take away with you measuring 1m in length.

This is a follow-on course from Intro to sewing 1. If you have not taken this course you will need to be confident using and threading a sewing machine, know how to sew straight, have experience cutting and pinning fabric.

Cake and tea will be provided to help the sewing process along.

Level: 3

Course length: four 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Bevelee Regan

Materials required: 1m of medium weight fabric for curtain (1.40m wide) and 1m medium weight fabric blind (1.40m wide)

Price: £165

Session: Monday 11th, 18th, 25th June, 2nd July 2012, 18:30-21:30  Book Now

Session: Tuesday 27th June, 4th, 11th, 18th July 2012, 10:00-13:00, Book Now

Session: Saturday and Sunday 21st & 22nd July 2012, 10:00-17:00, (weekend course) Book Now

We have made a few tweaks to our pussy bow blouse and are now offering the dress version. Wear it as a tunic or belted as a dress on its own.

You will learn how to sew lightweight fabrics such as chiffon and georgette as well as more advanced construction techniques such as inserting sleeves, adding binding to the cuffs and attaching the neck tie. We will also be using the overlockers to finish the seams

You will need 2.5m of silk or similar fabric (chiffon/georgette/crepe de chine/sandwashed silk).

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 5

Course Length: three 3 hour classes

Teacher: Georgina Mackie

Materials required: 2.5m of chiffon/lightweight silk/georgette

Price: £95.00

More dates coming soon!

This is our second ultimate dress – it is such a versatile and staple item for your wardrobe. You can style it any way you like and you can make a top and tunic from the same pattern.We have also added a new twist – add a collar or a cap sleeve or just keep it plain and simple.

You will learn how to: cut out a dress pattern correctly, shorten the pattern, sew darts, finish seams using an overlocker or with zig zag stitch, sew curves.

You will need 2m of fabric. You can use any woven fabric for this dress (ideally lightweight cotton or wool crepe) but remember slippy fabrics are harder to sew! You will also need thread to match.

This is not a beginner’s dressmaking class but it is easier than the Ultimate wrap dress. You need to be a confident sewer and have experience of pinning and cutting fabric. Why not try our Intro to dressmaking class first to get your skills up to scratch?

Tea and cake are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 4

Course Length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Lisa Comfort

Materials required: 2m of fabric

Price: £85.00

Dates:

Session: Saturday 19th May 2012 (all day class), 10:00-17:00, Please ring the shop if you would like to join this class on 0207 326 0376

Session: Tuesday 29th May & 5th June 2012, 10:00-13:00, Book Now

Session: Saturday & Sunday (dressmaking weekend: Intro to dressmaking & Ultimate shift dress) 16th & 17th June, 10:00-17:00, Book Now

Session: Tuesday 17th & 24th July, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

If you have already done some dressmaking with us but now you want to learn how to go it alone then this is the class for you

We will show you how to make some basic alterations to commercial patterns so you can alter them to fit better. You will then all work on a pattern of your choice and get help making it.

In the first session you will learn how to alter your patterns. We will then ask you to cut them out at home and make a start on them and bring them back for the second session where we can help you with any tricky bits.

You will need to bring your own pattern and fabric and anything else the pattern requires. We recommend patterns that aren’t too complicated. You will get more from the course if your pattern is not too fussy.

Cake and tea will provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 4

Course Length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Georgina Mackie

Price: £75.00

Learn how to knit whilst making yourself a cute hat. Chose from a selection of gorgeous colours – you could even mix it up and make a stripey hat.

In the first session you will learn how to cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch, stitch patterns, increase/decrease and cast off.

In the second session you will learn finishing and seaming and how to read patterns.

We will provide you with everything, including wool and knitting needles that you can take away with you so you can keep knitting to your heart’s content!

Tea and cake are provided to help the knitting process along!

Level: 1

Course Length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Catherine Hirst

Materials required: none

Price: £80.00

We will not be running knitting over the summer period. It will back on in Autumn!

Intro to dressmaking

This is a great class for a beginner dressmaker. Learn about following a pattern, garment construction, finishing seams, inserting a zip and much more. Plus get a fab 50s style summer skirt to show off!

The pattern is included so you can make as many as you want. We thought you would like to choose your own fabric, so you will need 3m (it’s a full circle skirt so it takes a lot of fabric!). We recommend lightweight cotton as it is easy to sew and will hang well. You will also need a 9 inch regular zip to match your fabric.

This is a beginner’s dressmaking class so no experience of dressmaking is required but you do need to know how to use a sewing machine. If you’re a complete novice why not try one of our intro classes?

Tea and cake are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 3

Course Length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Lisa Comfort

Materials required: 3m of light-medium weight woven fabric (not stretchy), 8-9 inch regular zip

Price: £85.00

Dates:

Session: Wednesday 30th May & 6th June 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Session: Saturday & Sunday (dressmaking weekend: Intro to dressmaking & Ultimate shift dress) 16th & 17th June, 10:00-17:00, Book Now

Session: Thursday 21st & 28th June 2012, 10:00-13:00, Book Now

Session: Tuesday 3rd & 10th July 2012, 18:30 – 21:30, Book Now

Session: Saturday & Sunday (dressmaking weekend: Intro to dressmaking & Ultimate shift dress) 7th & 8th July 2012, 10:00-17:00, Book Now

Learn how to sew whilst making this lovely cushion with fabric covered buttons. It will brighten up any sofa, chair or bed.

This is a beginner’s class so no sewing experience is required  – we will show you how to thread a machine, sew straight, cut and pin fabric, and learn a very valuable skill – how to sew on a button!

We will provide you with fabric and materials including a cushion insert so you don’t need to bring anything with you.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 1

Course Length: 3 hours

Teacher: Lisa Comfort, Dominique Davant, Georgie Jefferies, Freia Groves

Materials required: none

Price: £50.00 (we are currently running 10% offer off this class. Just enter code INTROOFFER when booking*)

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Learn how to make these three different necklaces and then choose one and make it in the class. Choose from the Liberty fabric covered beaded necklace, the felt customised necklace or the vintage scarf necklace. Walk away with one and have the knowledge to make all three!

You will also get the chance to make some fabric covered button earrings to match your necklace!

We will provide you with everthing so you just need to bring yourself.

No sewing experience is required for this class – you can be a complete beginner. There is both hand and machine sewing involved so you will learn both skills in a night!

Cake and tea will be provided to help the sewing process along.

Level: 1

Course Length: 2.5 hours

Teacher: Nicola Davidson

Materials required: none

Price: £35.00

New dates to be added shortly!

The Ultimate Wrap Dress

This is the most versatile dress to wear. Based on the famous designer wrap (we can’t quote the name!) this dress will get you through all the seasons. It is so wearable – for work or play – it will become a staple item in your wardrobe.
In this class you will learn  dressmaking skills such as adding facings and inserting sleeves and how to sew jersey on a domestic sewing machine.

You will need 2.5 metres of jersey (140cm wide), if this is your first time sewing jersey then steer clear of anything overly stretchy. If you are unsure, just give us a call and we can advise you.

You will need to be confident on the sewing machine and had some experience of dressmaking. If you need some more practise why not come to Intro to dressmaking class or try our Ultimate shift dress?

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 5

Course Length: two 3 hours sessions

Teacher: Lisa Comfort and Freia Groves

Material required: 2.5m jersey/stretch fabric

Price: £85

Session: Tuesday 8th & 15th May 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Session: Sunday 3rd June 2012, 10:00-17:00, Book Now

Session: Wednesday 13th & 20th June 2012, 18:30-21:30 Book Now

Make a funky appliqué cushion. This will add style to any sofa, chair or bed! Choose from a selection of coloured felts for the applique and make either this design or your own. You will learn how to insert a appliqué using the machine blanket stitch and then make a boxed corner cushion with a concealed zip.

All fabrics and materials are included as well as a cushion inner, so you don’t need to bring anything with you.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 3

Course Length: 3 hour

Teacher: Bevelee Regan

Price: £50.00

Session: Wednesday 25th April 2012, 10:00-13:00, Book Now

Session: Tuesday 12th June 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now

Get creative and colourful with this stylish leather clutch. Choose from a range of colours and appliqué designs to make your clutch unique.

Learn how to sew leather on a domestic sewing machine and basic construction techniques.

This is an easier than the fab handbag class and requires less sewing but it is not a beginner class. Some sewing experience is required.  If you need some practise why not come to one of our sewing goddess intro classes first or have a private sewing lesson?

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Course Length: 4 hours

Teacher: Danielle Budd and Lisa Comfort

Price: £70.00

Session: Sunday 1st April 2012, 1-5pm, Book Now

This gorgeous leather handbag will become your very own IT bag. Block colour handbags are very in this season, so why not make yours and own something unique!

Learn how to sew leather using a domestic sewing machine and the steps involved in bag construction.  From sewing pockets, lining and adding eyelets and maglocks. This is a great introduction to handbag making. The bag is lined in a cotton fabric of your choice. Tell us what colour you want your bag to be and we will source the best colour match we can get.

This is an intermediate class. You need to be confident using a sewing machine as leather is a challenge in itself. But have no fear – we will show you all the tricks and tips! If you want to brush up on your skills why not have a private sewing lesson or drop by and practise in our sewing cafe.

All materials are provided so you don’t need to bring anything.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Course Length: Two 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Danielle Budd

Price: £130

More dates coming soon!

Course Length: Four 3 hour Sessions

Teacher: Lisa Comfort, Dominique Davant, Freia Groves

Price: £175.00

Session: Saturday & Sunday 12th & 13th May 2012, 10.00-17.00 Book Now

Session: Sunday  20th & 27th May 2012, 10:00-17:00 Book Now

Session: Thursday 31st May, 7th, 14th, 21st June 2012, 18:30-21:30 Book Now

Session: Tuesday-Friday (all week class) 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, June 2012 10:00-13:00 Book Now

Session: Saturday & Sunday 9th & 10th June 2012, 10:00-17:00 (weekend course) Book Now

Session: Tuesday 19th, 26th June, 3rd, 10th July 2012, 10:00-13:00 Book Now

Session: Saturday & Sunday 30th June & 1st July 2012, 10:00-17:00 (weekend course) Book Now

Session: Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th July 2012, 18:30-21:30 Book Now

Learn the techniques involved in log cabin patchwork quilting. We will show you how to design your patchwork, position your fabrics, sew it up and quilt it!

Everyone will get a chance to start their own project in the class and then we will make sure you know how to finish it at home or here in the sewing cafe. Please note you probably won’t be able to finish your projects in the class. You can choose how large or small you want your project to be. You can stay on in the sewing cafe and work on your project if you want after the lesson (free of charge!).

It is a good idea to come to this class having used a sewing machine before but if you are new to sewing we can get you going and help you along the way.

Please bring your own fabric to the class. We also have a box of remnants you can use. The quantity of fabric you need will depend on the size of your project. For a 1m x 1m quilt you will need approx 6 x 0.25m of fabric for patchwork, a further 0.5m for binding and 1m for the backing.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 2

Course Length: Two 3 hours sessions

Teacher: Kate Sherman

Materials required: some fabric (quantity depends on the size of your project – see above)

Price: £85.00

Session: Sunday 15th July 2012, 10:00-17:00, Book Now

Mad Men dress in the style of Betty Draper

This course is for those of you who want to take your dressmaking skills to a higher level. We will show you how to alter the pattern and make a beautiful dress.You will learn how to sew darts properly, attach facings, insert a zip, hand finish and level a hem.

Session 1: Learn how to alter the pattern and cut out the dress.

Session 2: Learn how to sew darts, sew up bodice and skirt pieces and check the fit of the garment. You will also add the zip in this session

Session 3: Add the facings, finish and hem the dress

This is an intermediate dressmaking class so please don’t come along if you haven’t had any dressmaking experience. There may be a little homework in between classes, which you are welcome to do in the sewing cafe.

You will need 3.5m of lightweight cotton and a 22inch concealed zip.

Cake and tea are provided to help the sewing process along!

Level: 6

Course Length: Three 3 hour sessions

Teacher: Lisa Comfort & Dominique Davant

Price: £120.00

Dates:

Session: Thursday 28th June, 5th, 12th July 2012, 18:30-21:30, Book Now