Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Workshop

A simple, fun workshop with all the basics for getting started with a sewing machine.



1.5 hours

Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 1 to 1

  £5 - £75 (£5 for Subsidised Community Ticket (public); £15 for True Cost Ticket (public); £75 for Private 121 session)

This class is for anyone who wants to start sewing but is still afraid of their sewing machine!
Your experienced practitioner Alice Holloway will take you from zero to confident sewing machine user in this short, fun course -- no experience needed! By the end, you'll have produced a small lavender pouch to protect your clothes.
You will learn:
  • How to thread your machine
  • How to wind on and load the bobbin
  • How to set up the correct stitch and tension
  • Tips for sewing straight, even seams
  • Tips for sewing curved seams
Once you've completed this course, you're ready to start your own sewing, repair, or upcycling project, or maybe take a more advanced sewing course at The Remakery! Accompanied children are welcome to take part in this class.
If you already own a sewing machine then bring it with you, otherwise we have a range of machines for you to work on.
For our Thursday Taster Classes we offer 'Community Taster Tickets' at £5
These tickets are aimed at peope who face financial barriers to taking part, particularly if you're under 25 or unwaged.
The True Cost ticket allows us to keep the programme going, we appreciate the support of all the local crafters out there who come to try something new and meet likeminded people.
Please note- due to the high admin cost of rearranging classes we don't offer refunds or reschedules for Thursday evening classes.
What you'll get
A Lavender pouch to hang in your wardrobe and remind you that you can sew now.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Everything is provided.
Location

The Remakery - 51 Lilford Road, London

15 minutes from Loughborough Junction overground, 20 minutes from Brixton Tube

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Recent reviews of Learn to Use a Sewing Machine Workshop

  • 5/5 from Joanna Steel, attended Sep 2026: Introduction to sewing machines was such a lovely way to spend an evening - very intimate each with our own machine! I now feel condifent to get my own and start creating :)
  • 5/5 from Nancy Foster-Ally, attended Sep 2026: Really helpful and easy to follow class - could easily have been 2 hours. Small numbers which meant we had plenty of demonstration and attention
  • 5/5 from Caroline de Martin, attended Apr 2026: Alice, the teacher was kind, patient and funny! The class moved along at our pace, and as someone who brought their own sewing machine, I felt so lucky to hear her expertise and tips! I'd been having trouble with my sewing machine before this, and Alice was so kind and gave me tips and tricks! The space was great, we made our little pouches, and had time to chat amongst ourselves and get to know each other a bit! Thank you, this was brilliant!!
  • 5/5 from Isabella Yentob, attended Apr 2026: So awesome I hope it doesn’t get booked up! Weekly sessions?? / Mending class pls
  • 5/5 from Alberto, attended Mar 2026: Alice was a great teacher. Helped us all feel welcomed. Helped us all with our individual problems during the lesson. Some how managed to create a small zipped pouch, boosted my confidence with the sewing machine even though it was my first time. Only issue is that it is not a weekly class yet.
  • 5/5 from Sharon Bannister, attended Mar 2026: Alice is the star. She is funny, creative, and such a good teacher. Want more classes as often as possible. Sharon
  • 5/5 from Daniela Gallenti, attended Mar 2026: Really nice introduction. Teacher was very good and professional. We learned how to start a sewing machine
  • 5/5 from Zoë Miller, attended Feb 2026: Alice was such a lovely, patient and skilful teacher. I came away feeling much more confident in using my sewing machine and excited to do so too! I will 110% be back at the Remakery for more workshops soon.
  • 5/5 from Emilia-Sophie Meneghetti, attended Feb 2026: Amazing class! Went from not knowing anything about sewing to learning a multitude of different things about machines and how to use them and using techniques in practice. Alice explained different types of machines and was super, super lovely. Really recommend this class/space :)
  • 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed the sewing class and learned a lot, especially as it was my first time using a sewing machine. It’s definitely more challenging than I expected! The group was friendly, and the atmosphere was very welcoming. A couple of small points for improvement: it seemed that some materials were missing, which meant we had to share the same machine at one stage to attach the zipper. Also, I think adding an extra 30 minutes to an hour would allow everyone more time to get comfortable with the machine and complete each step without feeling rushed. In terms of the space, the sewing room could be a bit cleaner, tidier, and more welcoming. The restrooms especially need significant attention, and future participants might prefer to avoid using them if possible. Unfortunately, the class is quite far from my home, otherwise I would have loved to attend more sessions. Overall, it was a fun and valuable experience, and I’m grateful for the class!
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The Remakery
The Remakery

4.9 (130)
female Women-owned

The Remakery started 10 years ago as a community space for repairing and upcycling furniture.
Since then we have developed several communal workshops for a range of eco-craft activities, and an exciting programme to link climate action with the empowerment of making with your hands.
Our practitioners have trained at London's top Arts schools, or developed their skills over years of self-discovery.
Our programme is curated by Alice Holloway; A researcher in regenerative fashion with The RCA and London Met university, and Innovate Creative Catalyst grant winning regenerative fashion designer.
The skills we share at the Remakery are proven to improve mental health, as well as change how class attendees see the world. We want everyone to feel empowered to make a difference, and we have seen how learning to make something is often in the first step towards changing something bigger.

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