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Sewing and Embroidery Classes Edinburgh
Fancy picking up a new skill and getting creative with fabric? Our sewing and embroidery classes in Edinburgh are the perfect way to dive into the world of stitches, threads, and patterns. Whether you're completely new to sewing or you’ve dabbled a bit before, these fun, laid-back classes will teach you all the essentials. From using a sewing machine to learning hand embroidery techniques, you'll have a blast while gaining some seriously useful skills. Plus, there's nothing quite like the satisfaction of making something with your own hands. So, come along, get stuck in, and discover how much fun sewing can be!
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Beginner Sewing Course
5.0 (388)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65
Beginner Sewing Class - Make a Tote Bag
5.0 (29)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£38
Level 1 Basic Beginners Sewing Machine Class
5.0 (72)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£39
Sewing Class: Drop-in
5.0 (29)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£24
Two-week Upcycling, Alterations and Repair Course
5.0 (30)
Only 2 dates left
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£56
Flexible Sewing Support Sessions
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
100% recommend
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£25
Drop in Sewing Workshop
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£28
Botanical Embroidery Workshop at Dr Neil's Garden
5.0 (5)
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 4 guests
£75
Herbal Sachet Making Workshop
4.9 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 12 guests
£19
DIY Jute Tote Bag Workshop
4.9 (22) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 12 guests
£35
Miniature Landscape Embroidery Class
5.0 (30)
11 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 8 guests
£55
Six Week Garment Making Course
4.9 (89)
11 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£165
Make Your Own Upcycled Vest from a Quilt - Sewing Course
5.0 (5)
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£110
3 Week Garment Making Course - Daytime Class
4.9 (19)
11 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£165
Embroidery Workshop: Animal Wall Hanging
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£37 - £40
Sewing Survival Skills Workshop
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£60
Harris Tweed Patchwork Cushion Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£70
Harris Tweed Credit Card / Coin Purse Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£60
6 Week Garment Making Course: Sustainable Sewing
5.0 (11)
5 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£175
Pattern Drafting Workshop: Skirt Block
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£95
Repair / Mending Class
5.0 (145) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£25
Absolute Beginners Full Day Sewing Workshop
14 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 to 4 guests
£75
Social Sewing Club: Open Studio Sessions
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 4 guests
£10
Intro to Garment Making Course - Level 4 - Shirt
5.0 (145) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£159
Intermediate Sewing Class - Wash Bag
4.9 (99)
11 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65
Beginner Patchwork and Quilting Course
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 4 guests
£195
Level 3 Intro to Garment Making Class
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 5 guests
£159
Intermediate Sewing Class - Wash Bag - Evening Class
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11 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65
Upcycling, Alterations and Repair Sewing Workshop
5.0 (14)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£60
Scrunchie Sewing Class
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 5 guests
£28
Intro to Patchwork and Quilting 4 Week Course
5.0 (156) (teacher)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 5 guests
£110
4 Week Upcycling, Alterations and Repair Course
5.0 (156) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£115
Pattern Drafting 3wk Course: Skirt Block
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£95
Beginners Sewing Machine Workshop: Make a Tote Bag
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
4 to 6 guests
£85
Cushion-Making Workshop with Zips and Piping
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
4 to 6 guests
£90
Pattern Drafting 2 Day Workshop: Trouser Block
5.0 (16)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£175
Pattern Drafting Course: Develop Your Design
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£120
Fitting and Adapting Patterns - Bodice and Sleeve Course
5.0 (156) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£120
Pattern Drafting 2 Day Workshop: Bodice and Sleeve Block
5.0 (10)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 6 guests
£175
Bespoke Tailored Jacket Course
8 years in business
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£720
Pattern Drafting 5 Week Course: Bodice and Sleeve Blocks
5.0 (156) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 5 guests
£175
Accelerated Sewing Week Workshop
5.0 (145) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 5 guests
£219
Beginners' Sewing Class for Teens
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
4 to 6 guests
£65
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (54)
Your choice of time
Falkirk
1 on 1
£28
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
5.0 (48)
Your choice of time
Livingston
1 on 1
£28
1:1 Pattern Drafting or Sewing Lesson
5.0 (25)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 on 1
£115
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (54)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 on 1
£28
Beginners' Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (57)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
2 to 5 guests
£45
Sashiko Embroidery Class
4.9 (58)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£55
Botanical Embroidery Class
4.9 (34)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 8 guests
£65
Sewing Course: Drawstring Trousers
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 5 guests
£45 - £65
Garment Making - Altering and Fitting a Garment Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 6 guests
£60
Upcycling Course
4.9 (8)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 guests
£110
Upcycling Course - 2 Week Daytime Class
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 6 guests
£95
Unisex Casual Jacket - Sewing Course
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
3 to 4 guests
£180
Upcycling, Mending, Pattern Cutting - 3 Week Daytime Course
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 6 guests
£150
Sewing Class for Kids: Beginners' Cushion Covers
5.0 (10)
8+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 guests
£60
Portrait Embroidery Course
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£180
Six Week Tailoring Course
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 to 7 guests
£200 - £249
Kids' Embroidery Class
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
8+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 8 guests
£50
Hen Party Nipple Tassel Making Class
4.9 (42) (teacher)
14 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 50 guests
£35 - £39
Beginners' Two-week Sewing Course: Evenings
5.0 (106)
11 years in business
Sold out - join waitlist
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65
Private 1:1 Pattern Drafting Course
5.0 (156) (teacher)
5 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 on 1
£525
Intermediate Dressmaking Course
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£140
Garment Making - Pattern Fitting Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Contact for details
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£60
Kids Intermediate Sewing Class - Wash Bag
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
9+ years & Adults
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£55
Embroidery Workshop - Floral Border / Wreath
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£55
Christmas Stocking and Hat Workshop
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
/ Mobile
10 to 100 guests
£40
Festive Embroidery Bauble Making Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£18
Christmas Decoration Making Class
4.9 (42) (teacher)
14 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 50 guests
£35 - £39
Christmas Stocking Making Class
4.9 (42) (teacher)
14 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 50 guests
£36 - £40
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Embroidery and Sewing Classes and Courses Edinburgh
Start stitching with Edinburgh sewing classes
Sewing and embroidery classes in Edinburgh are the perfect way to get started, no matter what level you’re at. If you’re a complete beginner, don’t worry – you’ll start with the basics, like threading a needle or learning how to work a sewing machine. If you’ve already got some sewing experience under your belt, then you’ll have the chance to refine your skills, experiment with new techniques, and challenge yourself with bigger projects. These classes are designed to be relaxed and fun, so there’s no need to feel any pressure. You’ll get hands-on experience from the start, and there’s always room for a bit of playfulness and creativity.
When you start sewing, it’s all about getting comfortable with the tools and materials. Don’t worry if you’re a little unsure at first – there’s plenty of time to learn. You’ll start by choosing the right fabric and getting to know your sewing machine (or picking up hand embroidery skills, if that’s more your thing). From there, you can dive into stitching, learning new techniques, and building up your confidence as you go. Your instructor will be there every step of the way to offer tips and tricks, so you’ll feel supported throughout. And the best bit? You’ll walk away from your class with a finished project that you can be proud of!
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How much do sewing and embroidery classes in Edinburgh cost?
When it comes to the cost of sewing classes in Edinburgh, you’ll find that they’re pretty affordable for the skills and fun you’ll get out of them. Prices vary depending on the length of the class, what’s included, and the level of expertise being offered. Most classes include everything you need, such as fabric, sewing machines (if needed), and tools, and for beginners, one-off workshops can be a great option to test the waters without committing to a long course. These sessions usually range in price, with some being more affordable and others including extra perks, such as a kit to take home with you.
If you’re looking to dive deeper into the world of sewing, longer-term courses tend to cost a bit more but offer much more in terms of skills and guidance. In these classes, you’ll have the chance to really refine your sewing techniques and get to grips with more advanced projects. These might stretch over several weeks, but that’s great if you’re keen to learn at a steady pace and work on bigger projects like making your own clothes or detailed embroidery work.
A great thing about Edinburgh sewing classes is that there are options for all kinds of budgets, from one-day introductory workshops to more in-depth multi-week courses. Whether you're looking to try something new for an afternoon or you're committed to becoming a sewing pro, there’s something to suit your pocket. And don’t forget — the skills you pick up in these classes will last long after the class is over, meaning you'll be able to take your new sewing abilities into your day-to-day life and create projects that can be as simple or as ambitious as you like!
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Is learning to sew hard?
If you’re worried that learning to sew might be too hard, don’t stress! It’s not as tricky as it sounds, especially when you’ve got a great teacher guiding you. You’ll start with the basics, like threading your needle or sewing your first few stitches, and build up your skills from there. Sewing is all about practice, and the more you do it, the easier it gets. Plus, you’ll have a supportive instructor who’ll be there if you run into any problems or need a bit of help.
What’s great about sewing is that you can go at your own pace. There’s no rush, and you can spend as much time as you need on each step. Whether you’re working with a machine or doing some hand embroidery, you’ll learn through doing, and you’ll start to feel more confident with each new project. Everyone makes mistakes along the way, but that’s part of the fun! The most important thing is to enjoy yourself, experiment with different techniques, and not be afraid to make a few errors while you learn.
Five things you'll learn at an Edinburgh sewing class
1. Basic sewing techniques: No need to be intimidated — you’ll start with the basics, like how to thread a needle and make your first stitch. Whether you’re using a sewing machine or sewing by hand, you’ll learn the key techniques that will set you up for success. From there, you’ll gradually pick up more advanced skills, such as making seams, adding hems, and even doing a bit of hand embroidery. It’s all about learning the essentials, step by step!
2. How to use a sewing machine: If you’ve always wanted to try using a sewing machine, this is your chance! Don’t worry if you’ve never used one before — your instructor will show you how to thread it, set it up, and start sewing with ease. Once you’re comfortable, you’ll be able to sew a variety of items, from simple projects to more advanced ones. It’s all about getting familiar with the machine and building your confidence.
3. Hand embroidery: Want to add a personal touch to your clothes or accessories? Hand embroidery is a lovely skill to learn, and you’ll start by picking up basic stitches like running stitch, backstitch, and French knots. These can be used to create beautiful designs on everything from cushions to jackets. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you can experiment with different patterns and threads to create unique pieces.
4. Choosing fabric: Not all fabrics are the same, and it’s important to know which one works best for your projects. In your class, you’ll get a feel for different types of fabric, from soft cotton to stretchy knits, and learn how to pick the right material for each project. You’ll also get tips on how to cut fabric, handle different textures, and use patterns to create your designs. Once you get comfortable choosing fabric, you’ll be able to make your projects look professional.
5. Finishing touches: The little details make all the difference, and in your class, you’ll learn how to finish your projects off neatly. From adding zippers and buttons to hemming and binding edges, these finishing techniques will give your work a polished, professional look. You’ll also get advice on how to make adjustments to your projects and add any final decorative touches, making sure everything looks as good as it feels.
