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Sewing and Textile Classes London
Sit back and stitch at one of our creative sewing and textile classes in London. Unleash your imagination and get crafty with workshops in macrame, embroidery, knitting and crochet, fibre art or punch needling! Learn from experienced local teachers at our fun textile workshops, pick up handy new techniques and make something wonderful to keep. Fabric art is a mindful activity and whichever type of London sewing class you go for, you’ll feel yourself unwinding and relaxing as you get stitching, twisting and knotting. Create something pretty and practical to use at home, and take away a lovely handmade item alongside lots of new sewing techniques to use for future fibre art projects.
DIY Plushie Sewing Class
4.9 (144)
Runs regularly
Holloway
1 to 9 guests
£38 - £70
Mini Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (182)
Runs regularly
Nine Elms
1 to 16 guests
£128 - £150
Intensive Sewing Class
5.0 (119)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£120
Beginner Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (72)
Runs regularly
Wembley Central
1 to 10 guests
£119 - £129
Weaving Cushion Workshop
5.0 (54)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Maze Hill
1 to 10 guests
£95
Private Sewing Class
4.9 (99)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 on 1
£34 - £140
Beginners Level Screen Printing on Fabric Workshop
5.0 (82)
31 years in business
Runs regularly
Stoke Newington
1 to 6 guests
£55 - £65
Private Pattern Making Class
4.9 (56)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 on 1
£70 - £145
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (251)
Runs regularly
Earlsfield
1 to 5 guests
£29
Basic Sewing Class
5.0 (23)
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 30 guests
£65 - £70
Lino Block Printing Workshop
5.0 (30)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
£45
Cheeky Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (59)
Runs regularly
Bow
1 to 15 guests
£125 - £145
Embroidery Basics - Taster Workshop
5.0 (25)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 25 guests
£25
Beginner's Guide to Crocheting a Granny Square
5.0 (82)
Runs regularly
Earlsfield
1 to 5 guests
£29
One to One Crochet Class
5.0 (128)
Runs regularly
Notting Hill
1 on 1
£45
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (46)
Your choice of time
Chingford
1 on 1
£28
Beginners' Crochet Class: Granny Squares
4.9 (36)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Covent Garden
1 to 50 guests
£50
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Card Holder
5.0 (23)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Private Sewing Class: Copy Your Favourite Garment
5.0 (20)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 on 1
£65 - £130
Private Rug Tufting Class
5.0 (16)
Runs regularly
Kingston upon Thames
1 to 2 guests
£100 - £110
Screenprinting Workshop
5.0 (65)
Only 1 date left
Brixton
1 to 6 guests
£55 - £65
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (104)
Runs regularly
Orpington
1 to 5 guests
£29
Fabric or Paper Printing Class: Metallic Foils
4.9 (36)
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 6 guests
£54 - £62
Learn to Crochet Class - Make Granny Squares
4.9 (21)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 10 guests
£20
Make and Mend - Textiles Class
5.0 (24)
27 years in business
Runs regularly
Clapham
1 to 10 guests
£20
Sewing Class: Garment Alteration
5.0 (13)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 on 1
£65 - £130
Punch Needle Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (46) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Kingston upon Thames
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
£40 - £45
LDN - Moru Doll Workshop (M Size 15 Cm)
5.0 (10)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Holloway
1 to 30 guests
£42
Knit Your First Beanie Hat Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (338) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 10 guests
£50
Make Your Own Needlefelt Mushroom Workshop
5.0 (12)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 20 guests
£35
Learn Drop Spindle Spinning – Beginner Workshop
5.0 (13)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£60
Rug Tufting Class: 60x60cm
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Camden Town
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£115 - £130
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Small Pouch
5.0 (8)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Sew a Skirt from a Pattern Workshop
5.0 (6)
5.0 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 10 guests
£75 - £80
Minimi Rug Tufting Workshop
4.9 (9)
5.0 (70) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Bow
1 to 4 guests
£100
Pattern Cutting Beginner Class
5.0 (6)
5.0 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 30 guests
£65 - £70
Chunky Beginners Crochet Workshop
5.0 (8)
5.0 (338) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 10 guests
£40
Introduction to Creative Floorloom Weaving
5.0 (33)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Maze Hill
1 to 8 guests
£150
Double-Sided Knitting Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (172) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £55
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Belt
5.0 (5)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Passport Holder
5.0 (9)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Beginner Knitting Class – Continental Style for Crocheters
5.0 (172) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
LDN - Moru Doll Workshop (S Size 8-10cm)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Holloway
1 to 30 guests
£30
Keyboard Rug Tufting Workshop
5.0 (70) (teacher)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Bow
1 to 2 guests
£70
Custom Fabric Design Workshop - Cut, Press, Personalise
4.8 (10)
Runs regularly
Southwark
1 to 24 guests
£40
Decorate a Photo Shrine - a Joyful Craft Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (338) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 15 guests
£40
Embroider Your Own Linen Napkin Set – a Stitching Workshop
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 12 guests
£40
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Glasses Case
5.0 (5)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£70 - £90
Papercut Screenprinting Workshop with Bench Allen
5.0 (338) (teacher)
11k followers
Only 1 date left
South East London
1 to 12 guests
£60
Sewing Class: Tote Bag or Travel Pouch
4.9 (216) (teacher)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Canary Wharf
1 on 1
£70 - £260
Sew Your Own Strawberry Bag Charm Workshop
5.0 (338) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 30 guests
£25
Mixed Media Cyanotype Workshop
5.0 (338) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
£35
Drum Lampshade Workshop
5.0 (789) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Woolwich
1 to 6 guests
£64
Stitch Social: Untutored Fibre Arts Workshop
5.0 (338) (teacher)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 20 guests
£5
Knitting Workshop: All Kinds of Stitches
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
Beginners Hoop Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (62) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Kensington
1 to 6 guests
£42
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Dog Collar
5.0 (6)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Lace Knitting: Technique Workshop
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
Magic Loop Knitting: Hat in the Round Workshop
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
Nalbinding Workshop: Learn an Ancient Textile Technique
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
Granny Square Crochet Workshop
5.0 (13)
Runs regularly
West Norwood
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£25 - £35
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Small Card Holder
5.0 (5)
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£70 - £90
One-to-one Sewing Workshop
4.9 (16)
Only 1 date left
Staines-upon-Thames
1 on 1
£28
Stitch Your Own Charm - an Embroidery and Beading Workshop
5.0 (6)
Runs regularly
Deptford
1 to 12 guests
£35
Weaving Workshop: 3D Banner
5.0 (115) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Maze Hill
1 to 5 guests
£110
Leather Crafting Workshop: Create a Travel Tag
5.0 (73) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Eltham
1 to 5 guests
£75 - £95
Mend Your Knits Workshop
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£45 - £60
Continental Knitting – Workshop for Experienced Knitters
5.0 (172) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£60
UV Sunshine Printing Class: Cyanotype Tote
5.0 (789) (teacher)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 6 guests
£45
Learn to Spin Wool Workshop
5.0 (115) (teacher)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Maze Hill
1 to 3 guests
£90
Macrame Class - Wall Hanging
4.7 (6)
4.9 (223) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Covent Garden
1 to 50 guests
£48
Spin Up - Monthly Spinning Social
5.0 (172) (teacher)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Wood Green
1 to 8 guests
£10
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Textile Workshops and Sewing Classes London
Learn how to make your own clothes and more
Whether you’re keen to learn how to make scrunchies, want to master some basic techniques at one of our sewing classes in London so you start designing your own clothes or whether you’re just looking for some creative things to do in London, our textiles classes offer up a world of crafty opportunities for beginners.
Whatever your previous experience, our textiles classes in London are designed to introduce you to mindful fabric art activities, giving you a chance to learn new skills, make something to be proud of and express your creative side in a relaxing and welcoming environment. You don’t need any prior knowledge to get involved in an amigurumi class, try out a felting workshop or learn how to crochet. Our talented local teachers are experts in sharing their passion and skills for their subjects, taking you step-by-step through the making process and helping you build your skills. Your friendly textiles teacher will ensure you head home with a fresh perspective, a mind full of new fibre art knowledge and something beautifully homemade to cherish!
If you’re thinking about what to do to brighten up your plans for an upcoming weekend in London, try one of our experiences such as one of our felting classes or one of our macrame classes and get creative whilst learning something new and connecting with skilled local teachers and other crafty souls in the city.
Sewing and textiles classes in London: what to expect
If you’re new to fabric art and would like to get nifty with a needle and learn fresh stitching skills, our sewing and textiles classes in London will get you off to a great start. Choose from a wonderful range of crafty possibilities including needle felting, fabric upholstery, sewing and embroidery classes, basket weaving, dressmaking classes, knitting workshops or crochet sessions.
Get ready for the cosiest, most inspiring creative retreat! You can expect to be whisked through your fabulous textiles workshop under the expert guidance of a friendly local teacher in a truly charming studio or workshop. The fun starts with a warm welcome and a cuppa as you get introduced to your chosen activity, watching in-depth demonstrations and chatting through exciting new tools and patterns. Then, it’s officially time to get your craft on! Roll up those sleeves and dive into making, with plenty of helpful support from your teacher. You’ll have loads of time to build those skills, ask questions, and celebrate your creations with your fellow makers as you progress through your London textiles class!
By the end of your session, whether you’ve chosen to learn to knit, crack crochet or had a taster of tufting classes in London, you’ll have gained a host of new skills to be proud of, and you’ll go home with a handmade item to use and enjoy. Whether you’ve made a woven basket, a crocheted scarf or a little felted bird, you’ll feel proud of your efforts and you’ll be able to show your loved ones your homemade creation with a big smile on your face!
Here's 5 ways to make the most of your textiles class – whether you're knitting or knotting!
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Don't fear the fabric: Our classes are perfect for beginners, so don't worry about making mistakes! View that yarn or material as a playful resource, not a precious object. Go ahead, snip that thread or try that tricky knot – your teacher is there to help you fix and learn!
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Ask for the 'why': Don't just follow the pattern; ask your experienced local maker why they use a certain stitch or choose a specific fabric. Understanding the 'why' boosts your skill level and gives you the confidence to start your own projects at home.
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Take a technique selfie: Found a tricky technique you finally mastered? Take a quick video or photo of your teacher demonstrating it! This is a handy visual cheat sheet you can use as a reference later when you're crafting solo.
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Embrace the community spirit: Textiles classes are incredibly social! Chat with your fellow makers, share your project woes (and wins!), and get inspired by the different colours and patterns everyone else is using. It’s a great way to meet like-minded creative souls.
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Think beyond the project: While you might be making a cushion cover today, keep your dream projects in mind! Ask your instructor if the techniques you're learning – like basic seams or macramé knots – can be applied to that scarf, garment, or wall hanging you’ve always wanted to make.
Make your own t-shirts, scrunchies, tote bags and more
Ready to make your own t-shirts, scrunchies, tote bags and more? London is a fantastic place to begin! You'll find a whole host of opportunities for aspiring sewists, from community centres to dedicated sewing schools. These classes provide a brilliant environment for beginners, offering hands-on guidance with sewing machines, pattern reading, fabric selection, and various stitching techniques. You'll also get to meet other enthusiasts and learn from experienced tutors who are genuinely passionate about their craft.
Our sewing classes in London are designed to help you make your own clothes and accessories, whatever your skill level. You can make your own embroidered cushion cover or simply learn to sew a button back on. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your own scrunchie or make your own tote bag, a sewing or embroidery workshop is the perfect place to find out!
Learning to sew in London – how hard is it?
The difficulty of learning to sew can vary depending on the complexity of the projects you choose to undertake and your level of dedication to the craft. For basic sewing tasks like hemming or sewing on buttons, the learning curve is generally low, and you can quickly grasp the necessary skills with a little practice – especially with a friendly teacher by your side! However, as you progress to more advanced techniques like garment construction, fitting, and intricate stitching, sewing can become more challenging and require hands-on guidance and support.
Remember that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, so don't be discouraged if your early projects don't turn out perfectly. With practice and a willingness to learn from your experiences, you can become a skilled sewist and enjoy the rewarding results of your creations.
If you're a nervous newbie, don't worry – here's 5 top tips to help you out:
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Prep Your palate (and hands): Before you arrive, moisturise your hands! Dry hands can snag fabric. Also, try to come to class feeling relaxed and with a clear head—a calm mind makes for smoother stitches.
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Focus on the feel: Textiles are incredibly tactile. Pay attention to the texture of the fabric your teacher suggests. Ask why that specific material is best for your project (e.g., does it stretch? Is it easy to cut?).
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Learn the lingo: Every craft has its language! Don't be afraid to ask your instructor to explain terms like 'selvedge,' 'tension,' or 'slip knot.' Understanding the lingo helps you troubleshoot problems later.
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Slow down for quality: Resist the urge to rush! Your teacher would much rather you take your time and master a technique correctly than finish quickly. Slow, steady stitches make for a much better final product.
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Document your journey: Ask your instructor what books or online resources they recommend. Also, take photos of your finished piece and the progress shots! This helps build your personal portfolio and gives you a wonderful record of your new skill.
