Top 10 Best Fashion classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

A 1.5hour unique Sacred Sewing & Styling circle teaching ways to mak a unique top from a vintage scarf. Customising into treasured original pieces that express your true personality. Be inspired to 'Turn waste clothes into worthy originals' by Award winning Designer, Fashion Forager & Upcycling Expert, Katie Young, surrounded by a showcase of her unique display of her work. What to bring: Basic Sewing skills recommend. Hand and machine sewing options. Bring your own vintage scarf, any ribbons trims you want (or we will provide one included). Why not bring your own sewing machine to reacquaint & reignite your sewing self? Be surrounded by inspiration, and sew in circle you with a group of like-minded Sustainable Style and Upcyling lovers! We will provide: 1 Scarf and ribbons. 2x sewing machines plus 1x overlocker to share between up to 8 people. Iron and ironing board. Trims & materials to adorn and applique. Sewing needles, scissors and threads. You will go away with: Powerful and possibly profound connection to yourself and your clothes. Re-empowerment in making /sewing skills. Renewed creative skill to go apply to other pieces of your wardrobe and your life. A beautiful unique Scarf top for summer (Reccomended to be worn over a boob tube). Next workshops and retreats info. To Buy: Luxury velvet Customising kits for Jkts at £55 Extra scarves £10 The Textile Touch Book £10 (12.99 on Amazon) Group Booking travel time cost applies at £100 per extra hour - please contact to discuss location. studio@bespoketextiles.co.uk A bit about me & Sacred Sewing: Katie Young is a conscious co-creator of customised clothes, collections and tailored supply chains that save waste for over 30 years. Receiving multiple awards for her niche service to 100s of sustainable luxury fashion, hospitality & Heritage brands. Founding ‘[Bespoke Textiles with clients from English Eccentrics to The Ivy Collection from Bills to Buckingham Palace. She is the author of the No.1 best selling book The Textile Touch. Through her love of vintage, exquiste eye for elegant timeless original design combined with her expertise in manufacturing & customising clothes since a childhood she inspires and empowers a rare and unique passion and style for Re-making. The Sacred Sewing movements' mission is to empower women to know themselves deeply through Reloving clothes and reloving yourself. Remaking in Sacred Sewing Circles,embracing slow fashion original style, sewing and sealing in reclaimed connection to yourself and others.

Book with The Textile Touch to arrange a sustainable fashion workshop bespoke to your team! Don’t sew? Bring something you would love to get repaired and get advice and possibly be fixed there and then. (Mend a hem with iron wonder web, hand sew and button on showing you the ‘pros’ way to make it last! Iron on patch on elbow or knee or choose a stylish emblem to cover a hole on a pocket. See instagram for these examples from our latest Ebay partnership. - 'learn a new skill' Bit rusty? Learnt at school….never used a needle or sewing machine since! We will hand hold you back into repairing and removing your clothes with what ever you bring along or you can. Customise a denim jacket with emblems / appliqués and silk scarves Creative and basic sewer? Bring what you love to repair, or redesign and use our machines, (overlocker, sewing machine iron and ironing board and customise your own garments with our support and choose a denim jacket customise with our vintage scarves and full selection of accessories, trims from the treasures sewing box (picture) and create unique pieces to you to your hearts content!

Make either a pencil skirt of Aline skirt and learn many technices in this sewing course delivered in our studio in South London. We’ll cover many different dressmaking techniques to create a finished and wearable item. Who’s it for? This course is for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before or those who have basic knowledge but want some practical dressmaking guidance. Through this sewing course, you’ll learn that there's never just one way to do things in dressmaking (and you don't always have to stick to the rules). We want to encourage you to find your own personal way. In this course, you’ll learn: How to measure your body Pattern terminology Garment construction Basic dressmaking techniques: different seam finishes, zips and hems to create your ideal skirt. Sizing We have patterns for sizes 6 - 26. If you fall outside of these size ranges please get in touch and we can make a pattern for you.

No prior sewing experience needed. 1 Hour class. DIY fashion with our "Sew Your Own Scrunchie" class! This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike, offering a fun and accessible introduction to the art of sewing. In this class, you'll learn : *The basics sewing & machine operation. *Practice basic sewing on machine *Fabric selection, *The step-by-step process to create your very own stylish scrunchie *Helpful tips and tricks to ensure your scrunchie is not only fashionable but also uniquely yours. Materials required: *Upcycle fabric will be provided or bring your choice of fabric *Threads & needles or sewing machine ( You can use our studio facilities or bring your own) *Elastic *scissor *Bodkin Needle puller

In this workshop you will come away with: An in depth knowledge of sewing with stretch fabrics and elastics A step by step guide to sewing underwear Knowledge of how to measure yourself correctly A pattern of whatever shape knickers you choose Learn the basics of using an overlocker An insight into the day to day runnings of El Bras Guide to DIY underwear and up-cycling to use for further projects A pair (or two depending on how speedy you are!) of your own handmade knickers All materials will be provided for you on the day but if you would like to up cycle your own materials then please feel free to bring them along. Please let us know your general size ahead of the workshop to ensure we have the correct sized pattern easy to hand. A basic knowledge of sewing is required for this workshop. If you are a complete beginner I offer an introduction to sewing class for an added fee - send me an email to workout an appropriate time. This is the perfect class to come alone or with others. A hen-do or a birthday treat? Or just expanding your making skills. This is an intimate workshop with only 4 spaces so book asap to avoid disappointment! Tea, coffee and biccies will be provided :) Our studio is in Woolwich, South East London. SET, Riverside, SE18 6BU This workshop is open to people of all sizes, gender, sexualities and disabilities (the space is wheelchair accessible - please email with any specific requirements). Closest station Woolwich Elizabeth Line or Woolwich Arsenal DLR/ Overground. There are spots to pick up lunch nearby. We also have a microwave and kettle if you'd like to bring your own. Refunds are not possible for this workshop but if you cannot make it last minute we can offer store credit.