Sewing Courses & Workshops

Group courses, workshops and 1:1 lessons held locally, in Bawtry, Near Doncaster in South Yorkshire, and online with the Love & Stitches Club.

Courses Overview

5- week, or 5-day sewing courses, with small class sizes, all completely tailored to your individual needs. You choose your project, and together we will work towards creating something wonderful. Each session will cover different aspects of clothes making, and regardless of your starting point, I guarantee that your confidence and skill set will have grown by the end of the course.

What You’ll Learn

  • Measure yourself correctly
  • Read & understand the pattern
  • Picking the right fabric
  • Cutting & arranging your pattern to fabric
  • Pattern & minor adjustments to fit
  • Hemming your garment & finishing off

Practical Info

For your first lesson, you’ll need to have a pattern ready for whatever you are planning to make. You will also need to have sourced and purchased your fabric, but you might not need it in the first session. If you need any advice on patterns, or what type of fabric will be best for your project, I am more than happy to advise you.

I do have a small selection of patterns from independent pattern designers such as ‘Tilly & the Buttons’ available for you to purchase if needed.

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Do I need to bring my own sewing machine?
Most people prefer to bring their own sewing machines to class, but if you haven’t got a sewing machine or you prefer to borrow one in class, just let me know.
I have three Janome 725s Sewist Machines that students can use during their lessons.
Do I need to bring my own fabric?
Yes. You choose your own project and provide your own pattern, fabric and other bits (such as thread, zips, elastic etc) that are required to complete your project.
If you need some help with where to purchase patterns and fabric, just drop me an email at hello@loveandstitchesstudio.com
Do I need to bring my own pattern?
Yes. You choose your own project and provide your own pattern, fabric and other bits (such as thread, zips, elastic etc) that are required to complete your project.
If you need some help with where to purchase patterns and fabric, just drop me an email at hello@loveandstitchesstudio.com
Do we have homework?
I don’t set any homework. Many students come to class as it is the only time they get to themselves during the week, so they don’t have time to sew outside of class. Others do have time to sew outside of class and I can support that with suggestions on techniques to practice or steps to complete.
Do we receive support out of class?
You can email me with any questions at hello@loveandstitchesstudio.com
I also have the Love and Stitches Studio You Tube Channel with video tutorials that supplements your in class learning.
Can I pay in instalments?
I do not offer an instalment plan. If the cost of the full course is not accessible to you, after the course start date there is the option to book Ad Hoc single sessions.
Do you offer refunds?
No refunds are given. Should you need to cancel your booking, it may be possible to transfer your place at management’s discretion.

5-week sewing courses & 5-day sewing courses

Starting in September & November 2023.

£167

Details

Weekday Mornings:
10:00 – 12:30
Weekday Evenings:
6:00 – 8:30
Sunday Afternoons:
2:00 – 4:30
Sunday Evenings:
5:00 – 7:30

Requirements

  • No previous skills needed
  • Pattern
  • Fabric

An exclusive membership club where you can learn to sew and create your own handmade clothes, from the comfort of your own home.

5-week sewing courses: £167

Weekends

Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 - 4:30

Start Date
23rd February 2025
Start Date
27th April 2025 (No class 25th May; last session 1st June)
Start Date
22nd June 2025

Sunday Evenings: 5:00 - 7:30

Start Date
23rd February 2025
Start Date
27th April 2025 (No class 25th May; last session 1st June)
Start Date
22nd June 2025

Weekdays

Monday Mornings: 10:00 - 12:30

Start Date
24th February 2025 - FULLY BOOKED
Start Date
28th April 2025 (No class 26th May; last session 2nd June)
Start Date
16th June 2025

Monday Evenings: 6:00 - 8:30

Start Date
24th February 2025
Start Date
28th April 2025 (No class 26th May; last session 2nd June)
Start Date
23rd June 2025

Wednesday Mornings: 10:00 - 12:30

Start Date
26th February 2025
Start Date
23rd April 2025
Start Date
18th June 2025

5-day sewing courses: £167

Weekdays

Summer Mornings: 10:00 - 12:30

5-Days
Monday 21st July - Friday 25th July 2025

Summer Afternoons: 1:30 - 4:00

5-Days
Monday 21st July - Friday 25th July 2025

Adhoc Slots: £42

sometimes available within course dates

meet the teacher

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Hello! I’m Alison

sewing professional

I have been a dressmaker for over 25 years, and have been sharing my skills with you as a tutor since 2015.

My friendly and welcoming classes have built a loyal following, and with my client’s enjoying my easy-to-understand and patient teaching style, their skills have grown.

It is my mission to reach, inspire and empower as many people as possible to sew their own clothes and to teach them to become better dressmakers.

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The Love & Stitches Club

An exclusive membership club where you can learn to sew and create your own handmade clothes, from the comfort of your own home

Learn to create an entire wardrobe of wonderful, stylish outfits. Whatever your personal style, size and tastes, you’ll learn to make beautiful clothes that will last for years and gain compliments wherever you go.

Samantha Cole

Love & Stitches Club Member

It was the best decision I ever made, joining the Love & Stitches Club. I have learnt so much from Alison, and I don't think I would ever have achieved the new skills I have on my own. Would massively recommend! Thank you, Alison!

Emma Walsh

Love & Stitches Club Member

It was the best decision I ever made, joining the Love & Stitches Club. I have learnt so much from Alison, and I don't think I would ever have achieved the new skills I have on my own. Would massively recommend! Thank you, Alison!

Jay Harrington

Love & Stitches Studio Class

It was the best decision I ever made, joining the Love & Stitches Club. I have learnt so much from Alison, and I don't think I would ever have achieved the new skills I have on my own. Would massively recommend! Thank you, Alison!