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

Learn to Make a Garment Bundle. From learning to sew through to pattern making, to sewing up a garment. Whether you are a beginner to sewing, wanting to understand the make up of garments or are coming back to sewing from a long break. The bundle class will allow you to learn at a steady pace for any garment. I have set bundles of 3 hrs classes, 4 hrs, 5 hrs 6 hrs, 8 hrs or 10 hrs classes depending on the scale of project or what you need the most help with. These classes are 1 to 1 only to allow for a fully bespoke style of class. A single class of 1 hour is not very long to get much completed. The point of this listing is for the bundles. The more complicated the garment the more time it will take to make. Layers and paneling both add time to the construction process. E.G. A dress can take 6 plus hours. A shirt can take 10 plus hours. A jacket can take 20 plus hours. Though you can choose to only do the bits you need help with the most and carry on with elements at home. Bring a readiness to learn and maybe a notebook. You will enjoy a pleasant environment with a patient tutor near Canning Town station. All equipment is provided for your learning experience. You will be learning techniques that align with your abilities and take home all that you complete for reference. If you wish to learn a specific technique, please ask before the class date so I can be prepared for you. As a business for good we collect donations for our Pay It Forward scheme to allow for people unable to afford classes. Pay It Forward (https://www.couchman-bespoke.com/product-page/buy-1-sewing-lesson-forward).

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!

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.

Are you looking to reconnect with nature? Are you having a rethink about your impact on the natural world? Or are you just a food-lover who wants to try new and unique flavours? This is your chance! Find out what delicious wild food grows in typical UK countryside and learn how to forage for yourself. This is a 4-hour workshop with a foraging expert, including ID guidance, finding and tasting wild ingredients and a walk at Alderley Edge National Trust. This course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild plants that will be found on the day. There will also be lots of food and drink for everyone to get stuck into! What you can expect from your Foraging Workshop: a short introduction outlining foraging tips, ethics, etiquette and law a circular walking route taking in different growing environments around the beautiful National Trust site at Alderley Edge. a closer look at edible wild plants and any poisonous lookalikes by a professional forager with a focus on Spring species. small tasters of wild food, drink and preserves. These may include syrups, salts, jams, soup and even freshly-picked items straight from the hedgerow! the opportunity to hand-pick seasonal wild ingredients

This is a modern take on an old favourite. Patchwork is a traditional technique that uses bits of left over fabric to create quilts or cushions covers but these days it is used for so much more. You will be amazed how colourful, small bits of fabric can come together, up-cycled to create things of beauty. They can also be used to make up skirts, jackets and even accessories such as scarves, collars and jewellery or used to make inserts and patches to mend, giving pops of colour and updating clothing, breathing new life into old favourites . With patchwork recycling bits of old and unused fabric becomes easy and very fashionable. Our experienced seamstress Pat Stevens will be teaching you. What you will learn: This is an Introduction to patchwork course for sewers/ quilters starting out or continuing your journey in patchwork with a machine sewing. In this course you will learn the basics of how to make a patchwork piece that can be used within many other projects. You will ideally need be proficient on a sewing machine. We have Janome sewing machines for you to use, cutting mats , scissors and rotary cutters. Tea and light refreshments will be available. Should you wish to continue your journey we offer a Patchwork class Thursdays with Pat that you can sign up for at a later date. What you need to bring: Bring along fabrics from your stash at home or buy fabric from our selection in store which is also available pre cut strips. CLASS SIZE: 6 DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Saturday 16th, April 10:30-1:30 PRICE: £35 LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (within the Post Office entrance) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Learn to make a Laptop case with our lovely seamstress Pat Stevens. Improve your skills with this one off course and have a beautiful case as an end product that you can use for yourself or would be a great handmade gift. This is a class for Beginners with basic sewing skills . WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Sizing and calculating seam allowance, sewing a double sided project, using wadding, simple quilting and sewing padded fabrics. COST: £45 DATE & TIME: Friday 04th, March. 10:00-1:00 DURATION: 3 hrs WHAT TO BRING : A notebook and pen if you wish to jot down ideas. You can buy your own fabric or select from our collection in the shop. You will need 1m or 2x 0.5 m if you want to use two different fabrics. We will provide everything else. LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5XL (entrance inside Post Office) Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to welcoming you to Stitch soon! The StitchN13 Team x