Description
Sunday November 22nd, 2026, 9.30am – 17.30pm
8 hours
Set aside a whole day for your sewing and make real progress on a project with expert support from Zoe Edwards.
Bring along whatever you would most like help with. You might want to cut out and begin a new garment, tackle a technique that has brought a project to a halt, work on the fit of a toile or finally open that Dream Wardrobe box you have been saving.
You’ll spend the day sewing in our spacious, well-equipped studio, with plenty of individual guidance and the company of other dressmakers. As Zoe supports each person, you’ll also have the opportunity to watch demonstrations and pick up ideas and techniques beyond your own project.
Please contact us if you would like to pay in instalments and we can discuss options.
Who is the class for?
This workshop is suitable for dressmakers of any level, although you should feel confident using a sewing machine.
With just six places available, the day offers plenty of opportunity to ask questions and receive support tailored to your project.
What will you learn?
The content of the workshop will depend on the project you bring and the help you need. Zoe can support you with areas such as:
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Getting started with a new pattern
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Cutting out your fabric
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Working through unfamiliar or challenging techniques
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Adjusting the fit of a toile
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Moving forward with a project that has become stuck
You can also learn by watching Zoe demonstrate techniques for other members of the group, making this a wonderfully useful and inspiring day of sewing.
What will you need?
- Fabric
- pattern
- any haberdashery and thread needed for your garment.
What is included?
- Use of our sewing machines and overlockers
- Use of a number of high cutting tables
- Use of any equipment you might need
Class size
6
Teacher
Zoe Edwards
Zoe has been teaching sewing and dressmaking classes for over a decade at various establishments in London and across Sussex, including Sew Over It, Tilly and the Buttons, and The Village Haberdashery. Having worked in various design, production and manufacture roles within (and outside) the clothing industry, a passion for DIY creativity and sustainability led her to become a key figure in the online sewing community. A sewing blogger, author and podcaster, Zoe shares her knowledge and experience through various mediums.
Please read our cancellation policy
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and biscuits/snacks will be available throughout the class. We recommend that you bring lunch with you as there are not many options to purchase lunch nearby.
We have a kitchen with a fridge and microwave here at the studio.
Photography
Photographs are sometimes taken during the class for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.
About Our Studio
Our Sewing classes are all held in our spacious sewing studio in Brighton & Hove. Our Sewing studio is easily accessible by train (nearest station Fishersgate) or bus from Brighton. We also have parking on site.
Accessibility
Our studio is only accessible by stairs.
For those who wish to purchase fabric on the day, we offer a 10% discount. If you would like to order your fabric before the class, please email us for a discount code.
If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact us
