Sewing Course - Make a Top

Make a top that is tailored to you.


Make Mee Studio
Make Mee Studio
4.9 (145)

16 hours total (over 8 dates) Class size 1 to 3 guests       £230 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this beginners' sewing course in London and master the art of garment construction while creating a customisable top. This course is designed to act as a stepping stone for your dressmaking skills, using a specially created pattern that allows you to choose which techniques you want to tackle.
Throughout these sessions, you'll gain hands-on experience with the essential elements that give handmade clothes a professional finish. Your teacher will guide you through various skills, including:
  • Master collars and sleeves – Learn how to set sleeves and finish necklines with precision.
  • Tackle darts and cuffs – Create shape and detail in your garments.
  • Understand yokes and facings – Discover how to construct sturdy and neat internal finishes.
  • Practise gathers – Add texture and volume to your designs.
Whether you've recently finished a basics class or you've been experimenting with a sewing machine at home, this course provides a supportive environment to level up your practice. Everything is broken down into manageable steps, ensuring you feel confident as you navigate more complex patterns.
This course is done during our Sew Your Own Way Class where everyone is working on their own project.
By the end of the course, you'll have gained a wealth of versatile skills to use in all your future dressmaking projects. You’ll head home with a unique, handmade top and the technical know-how to make your creative visions a reality.
What you'll get
You’ll learn how to sew:
  • Sleeves (fitted or gathered)
  • Darts
  • Gathers & pleats
  • Yoke
  • Facing
  • Collars / necklines
  • Sleeve plackets
  • Buttonholes
  • Rouleau loops
Knowledge required
This class is ideal for those who have used commercial patterns before and are looking to expand their sewing skills.
What to bring
You will need 2.5m of a light to medium weight woven fabric to make the top, such as cotton or linen. Silky fabrics work, but they do up the difficulty level a smidge!
We have a selection of fabrics and trims in the studio which you can purchase from us. Feel free to get in touch before the class to discuss fabric choices.
The fabric must be washed before the first lesson to prevent any shrinking after sewing. A normal 30-degree wash is perfect.
All other tools and equipment will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you prefer.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Any Wednesday 19.00 - 21.00 Term time & Space permitting.

Location

Make Mee Studio, Crofton Park Library, 375 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG

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Make Mee Studio
Make Mee Studio

4.9 (145)

Make Mee Studio is run by Tracey & Jaime. We are two enthusiastic life long sewers (both sewing since were 7 & 5 years old!) We love sharing our making skills with others. We have over 10 years of combined teaching experience working with children and adults.
We offer sewing lesson, alterations, makes and commissions in our Brockley-based studio and are active in our local community offering workshops to anyone and everyone who will sit down at a sewing machine with us!

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