Learn how to sew.
THE OVERVIEW
My ultimate aim to get us all into crafting, making, knitting and sewing.
Understanding how a garment is made and the time and resources that takes will, in my mind, be the biggest shift in moving away from the fast fashion cycle we’re currently in. Less fast fashion = less landfill = happy Earth.
I therefore offer a range of courses, workshops and drop-in sessions for a variety of skill sets. I teach complete beginners who have never sewn a stitch to more advanced techniques like bag making and using patterns.
I have my current classes listed, however, I’m always open to what you’d like to learn.
If you’d like to use my services for a specific project (friend’s getaway or workplace fun day etc.) then I’d be happy to discuss this with you. I can also provide ideas depending on the skill levels of the group.
If you prefer to not be a group setting then I’d also happily discuss 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition.
THE CLASSES
Childrens sewing machine classes are back for 2026!
Projects will be simple and easy to understand. As examples: scrunchies, headbands, bookmarks. The aim is not what we are sewing but gaining confidence using a sewing machine which obviously comes with time and practice.
Location: Sam Dale & Son, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Dates: Tuesday 2nd, 16th and 30th June 2026.
More Dates: Tuesday 14th & 28th July, 11th & 25th August 2026.
Times: 16:15-17:15 (1 hour)
Price: £15.00 per person per workshop
Children only (8+) - maximum 4 per class
(You’re welcome to stay but you don’t have to)
Materials provided.
What to bring: a domestic sewing machine if your child already uses it - or we have them to borrow.
My passion is sewing and my hope is that you build your confidence with using your sewing machine and get inspired by what is possible!
I know that getting your sewing machine out the box is sometimes the hardest step - we can do that together. Set it all up and get you started! That’s the aim.
And if you haven’t got a sewing machine lurking in the back of a cupboard somewhere - then we have 4 basic domestic machines (on a first-come-first-serve basis) that you are more than welcome to have a play on.
I can’t wait for you to fall in love with sewing :)
Location: Sam Dale & Son, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026.
Time: 18:30-20:30 (2 hours)
Price: £30 per person per workshop
Adults only - maximum 4 per class.
Materials provided.
What is bring: enthusiasm and a domestic sewing machine (needs to be able to do straight stitches and zig-zag stitches - feel free to ask if you’re not sure) and maybe a notebook for jotting down useful tips and tricks.
If you’ve got thread, scissors, a tape measure etc that could be useful too but fine if not :)
My bags always fit me! Sometimes dressmaking can get frustrating with all the bust measurements and tweaking. I get it! Bag making is glorious because generally you can sew it exactly as the pattern states - bliss!
The headaches, however, come from the steep learning curve that is the supplies! Bags need hardware. Interfacing is not the same as stabiliser and zips that aren’t attached to the zipper tape! It’s a lot - I know!
With this workshop we’ll start with an easy project. The reason being that you’ll get to learn all the terminology and techniques without the added stress of sewing tricky seams.
I’ll show you how to put on zipper pulls, what interfacing to use, which stabilisers are used and for what. Together we’ll get to the share in the nervous excitement of “birthing” your first bag!
Location: Sam Dale & Son, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Date: Tuesday 4th August 2026
Times: 17:00 - 21:00 (4 hours)
Price: £45 per person per workshop
Adults only - maximum 4.
Materials provided to make a lined zippered make-up bag.
What is bring: enthusiasm and a domestic sewing machine and maybe a notebook for jotting down useful tips and tricks.
NOTE: this workshop is not suitable for complete beginners. You need to be familiar with sewing machines with an interest in expanding your skillset into bag making.
Treat someone you love to the gift of sewing/knitting or macrame.
Use against current classes or workshops.
If redeeming against 121 lessons the following may help:
Sold in £20 units (£20 = 1 hour of learning - £40 = 2 hours of learning etc).
Valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Once purchased - text can be changed on images if desired.
Sewing is my life. But it has taken a number of years and a fair few frustrating fails to get the confidence I have today. Failures are opportunities to learn - however, if you are wanting to speed things up then my 121 lessons are for you. It’ll be close to failure proof as I’ll be next to you the whole time to keep you motivated and succeeding. Helping you through the whole process of choosing a project, fabrics, notions, cutting and sewing.
If there is something you have always wanted to make for yourself (or the people in your life) - let’s discuss it - then I can advice on a pattern and fabric and I can guide you through the sewing steps in person.
These lessons are available for kids, teens and adults. Having your own machine is advised or we have them to borrow for the lessons.
Location: Sam Dale & Son, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Dates: TBC with you
Times: TBC with you
Price: £20/hr (shows as sold out but it’s not)
Kids, Teens, Adults.
No materials provided.
Send me a message to get your sewing dreams started :)
My passion is sewing and my hope is that you build your confidence with me to a point where you can see something, get a pattern for it and get it sewn. Over time your sewing skills will improve but that's with practice. The goal is to get you started!
We'll basically omit the first few failed attempts because I'll be there to show you how to do it and the pitfalls to avoid - because I've done them!
I don't believe in making something cute just the once, calling it a day and never letting your sewing machine see another project.
That's why with me everything we sew will be to teach a new skill. Sometimes we won't even need our machines because cutting patterns etc is very much a part of sewing but no machines necessary!
If you're someone who has always wanted to sew your own clothes...but feel intimidated or have had a failed attempt or two...then this is the course for you :)
Location: Sam Dale & Son, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
Dates: Tuesday 14th & 28th July, 11th & 25th August 2026.
Times: 18:30-20:30 (2 hours)
Price: £85 per person per course
Adults only - maximum 4.
Materials provided.
What is bring: enthusiasm and a domestic sewing machine (needs to be able to do straight stitches and zig-zag stitches - feel free to ask if you’re not sure) and maybe a notebook for jotting down useful tips and tricks.
Week One
Learn to use your sewing machine – basic stitches and what they are used for.
Sew a fabric bowl cosy (first project - yay!!!!!).
Week Two
Straight stitch sewing - improve confidence and sew pyjama shorts (demo size).
Week Three
Zig-zag stitch – sewing stretch – basic t-shirt – (demo size).
Week Four
Learn how to measure yourself for sewing, read and cut out sewing
patterns so you can recreate your pyjamas again and again!
All my classes and workshops are located in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire.
They are run at Sam Dale & Son in a dedicated craft space.
I highly recommend learning how to sew on your own machine, however, we do have 4 basic domestic sewing machines available for you to use on a first-come-first-serve basis to get you started.