The Stitch Studio

## Discover Your Sewing Superpowers:

## Beginner Skirt Course / Beginner Dress / Beginner Trouser Course

Are you ready to transform textiles into beautiful, wearable art? Join our inspiring course and embark on a **warm, supportive journey** to master the magical craft of sewing!

This isn't just about making a skirt; it's about igniting a **passion for new skills** and joining a thriving, **community-focused movement**.

### What You'll Learn & Create:

- **Foundation Skills:** You'll build confidence from the ground up, diving deep into the secrets of **fabric types**, the precision of **pattern cutting**, the artistry of **designing**, and the technical joy of **sewing**. We'll cover all the small, crucial details that elevate your creation from handmade to professional.
- **Your Signature Skirt / Dress / Trouser:** The heart of the course is constructing a **simple, skirt / trouser / dress pattern** drafted to **your own measurements**.
  - You'll start by testing and refining this pattern with a cotton 'toile' (test garment), ensuring a flawless fit before you cut into your chosen fabric.
- **Expert Guidance, Your Pace:** Your dedicated tutor will be by your side, guiding you through every step: mastering tricky elements like **darts** and **seam allowance**, confidently installing a **zipper** *(where required)*, and achieving a perfect **hem**. We encourage you to **work at your own pace** and passionately **develop your unique style**.
- **Make It 'Yours':** Learn the techniques and design choices that truly make the garment **'yours'**—turning a simple skirt into a unique expression of your creativity.

### Beyond the Course: Join Our Stitch Community!

Once you’ve successfully completed your skirt and developed these foundational skills, your sewing journey is just beginning! You can continue to advance your abilities in our further courses, or, better yet:

- **Join our wonderful Adult Stitch Community!** Work on your own personal projects weekly with the **ongoing support and camaraderie** of your tutor and fellow stitchers.

The Stitch Studio has witnessed the creation of countless beautiful, unique garments—from stunning **prom dresses to sharp work outfits** and everything fabulous in between. We can't wait to see what **you** create next!

The groups are small (a maximum of 4/5) and there is always a lovely atmosphere of collaboration and fun to them.

Dress/Pattern Making

Anna Kalyan

Great class! It’s small and intimate, with all equipment provided except for your choice of garment and pattern.. The  teacher Christina is really helpful and very experienced. This enables you alter outfits if the formal pattern doesn’t quite suit your requirements, so you end up with a garment that fits well and is just for you. I really look forward to my Monday night class and would definitely recommend it. 

Nams Shah

I did the initial ' Getting started with your sewing machine' over 2 evenings and loved the experience so much I went onto joining the Dressmaking courses. Sam and Christina run a great club feel - so alongside the social element I was also learning so much each week. 
Thoroughly recommended! 

Eliza Dashwood

I’ve learned about creating a pattern based on my own measurements and have created my first custom made to measure blouse with help from my lovely instructor. I highly recommend this class for anyone new to dressmaking or anyone who needs a refresher on making ones own garments in a friendly environment. 

Shree

I have learnt to cut a pattern for a skirt so that it fits me and it is a very satisfying experience.  

Hannah Toms

I am completely new to sewing and absolutely loved coming along to stitch club. Christina is a great and patient teacher who talks you through what you need to start you off. I’m looking forward to the next course!

Sharon  Tozzi 

Super, friendly group led by Christina, whose support and knowledge encourages you to learn.

Dressmaking / Patternmaking for beginners: Panel Skirt / Dress Pattern / Trouser Pattern Block Courses

Beginners Dress / Pattern Making Course

**Weekly open sewing sessions** designed by you

We believe sewing is more fun together, so our sessions are focused on building a **creative community** where we share time, laughter, and knowledge.

These sessions are booked in **monthly blocks**, offering the perfect structure to develop your skills.

**Beginners:** Classes are suited to machine sewers with some skill or those returning to machine sewing. If this is not you, you may wish to attend our **[Confident Beginners Workshops / Courses](https://stitch-club.live.baluu.co.uk/event/confident-beginner-machine-sewing-workshop-1770913523)** to get you started. Chat with us to discuss.

**Improvers:** Have some experience but want to tackle a new project? We'll work together to choose a project that will build your skills and help you confidently sew your own creations.

**Improver/Intermediate.** Confident with your machine and ready for a deeper dive? Need help with a tricky technique or just want some dedicated time to sew? **Bring anything:** an untouched pattern, a half-made piece, or even an upcycle.

On the ***first session of the month*** offers a ***build a skill*** session. Each month we focus on a different skill, this may be inserting zips, button holes, rolled hems, inserting a collar, pleating tips & tricks, the skills are endless. The skills sessions are wrapped around and compliment your independent project.

**Enjoy 2 hours** of focused sewing time. You'll always work at your own pace and interests with our guidance and support. **Benefit from guidance** and access to professional tools and space - without having to tidy up at the end!

Weekly Open Sewing Club for beginners, improvers & beyond. 

‘Learn a Skill’ on First Session of Every Month….

Adult Stitch Club

Ready to move forward with your sewing skills? Our bespoke sessions are designed to be entirely flexible, focusing on **your learning journey and creative goals.**

### **Personalised 1:1 Sessions**

These sessions are simply about giving you dedicated time and attention to achieve exactly what you want.

- **Your Session, Your Focus:** We'll start with a chat about **what you want to achieve**, and together we'll work out the best way to use the session time.
- **Machine Choice:** You can choose to work with **your own sewing machine**, try out one of the Studio’s reliable **Janomes**, or spend the time developing your **hand embroidery skills**.
- **Thoughtful Gifting:** A one-to-one session can make a wonderful present—especially if the recipient has also just received a sewing machine!

### **Private Group Workshops**

If you'd like to learn alongside friends or family, we can easily arrange a dedicated session just for your group.

- **Customised Planning:** Just **get in touch with your ideas**, preferred dates, and requirements, and we'll create a workable plan and quote for you.

We look forward to helping you learn and create!

One-To-One or One-To-Two Sewing Session for beginners or more advanced

Adele Sproate

I recently booked a sewing class for my daughter to help her with her machine sewing , attending the class she found the experience knowledgeable,lovely place to learn and gave her confidence to start sewing, highly recommend the sewing classes with Sam and will attend again.

Sewing Session for beginners or more advanced

Tina Charalambous

I’ve had 2 sewing classes so far with Sam the 2 hours go too quickly,  enjoyed learning to make a skirt and learning how to read a pattern.  Would definitely recommend a one to one class.  Thank you

Bespoke Sewing Session for beginners or more advanced 1-2-1 or 1-2-2

Maxine  Hall 

Brilliant! Lovely inspiring work area, lovely ladies, so helpful and gave me extra time as I was late arriving due to getting lost! I got lots of helpful tips and I’m looking forward to going again as part of a small group. 

Rachel He ghes

Sam was very fríe and knowledgeable. She was also a good teacher and made my lesson an enjoyable experience. 

Sonia Shearlock

I had a 1-1 Stitch session, on my sewing machine ( as a newbie to it all!)  with Sam and she was so warm and patient with me… and I made a tote bag for my Mum, which she loved 🥰 . Thanks Sam!

Rebekah Gershuny

I really enjoyed my 1-2-1 lesson. Learnt a lot and found the whole experience relaxing enjoyable and very therapeutic. 

Shalisa Ogeer

I had a fantastic experience in this sewing class. Jacqui was patient, knowledgeable. The lessons were well-structured, starting with the basics and gradually building confidence through hands-on practice.

I especially appreciated the clear demonstrations, personalized guidance, and the friendly, encouraging atmosphere. By the end of the course, I not only completed a project I’m proud of, but I also gained skills I can keep building on.

Highly recommended for beginners and anyone looking to improve their sewing skills!

Denise Brennan

Absolutely Brilliant.
Jacqui was so patient with me, despite my being temporarily, I hope, blind as a bat.
Thank you so much..

Rachel  Hughes

I thoroughly enjoyed my lesson. The teacher was very experienced and patient.

Learn a new technique, get some guidance with developing an idea or create a tailor made session for some time out.

Standard Ticket

payable up to 1 hour before the first session

Dressmaking, 5 weeks

Dressmaking, 4 weeks

Dressmaking Course

Dressmaking 12 weeks

10 Weeks dressmaking

7 weeks @ £25 a week

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An Australian artist living in London, I began running Stitch workshops & clubs in 2008. I love nothing better than making and sharing this feeling with others.

Christina’s background as a Norwegian fashion designer brings a wonderful authentic aesthetic to her work; her enthusiasm for making and sharing is infectious.