**We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — we’ve received funding from the *Awards for All* programme by The National Lottery to run a Free Sewing Club for migrants and refugees!**

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others, explore your creativity, and build your confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sewing has a wonderful way of uplifting and inspiring, and we hope to create a space where you feel welcome, encouraged, and proud of what you make.

### **What the Sewing Club offers:**

- **Beginner/Introductory Dressmaking:** Never sewn before? No problem! Start from scratch and learn the basics of dressmaking.

- **Intermediate Sewing & Dressmaking:** Already sewing? Deepen your skills and take on new projects with support from experienced tutors.

- **Redesign & Alteration:** Give your clothes a second life by learning simple and creative alteration techniques.

- **Sustainable Wardrobe Making:** Discover how to create a conscious, eco-friendly wardrobe.

- **Access to Patterns:** Browse our collection of over 100 women’s patterns, plus some for children.

- **Free Fabrics and tools:** You’ll have access to free materials from our fabric stash and all the necessary tools.

  We’ll also provide time for **socialising, exchanging ideas, and relaxing with your community** in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

### **Details:**

- **Where:** Remode Collective Studio, Out of the Blue Drill Hall

- **What to bring:** Just yourself! We’ll provide everything else.

  **Dates & Sign-Up:**

  We’re keeping the club small — just max. **7 participants** — to ensure everyone receives personalised support. This also helps build strong group connections and encourages deeper learning.

The club will run in **6-week terms**, with a total of **4 terms**:

- **Term 1:** September 11 – October 23, 2025 *(no session on October 16 due to school holidays)*

- **Term 2:** November – mid-December 2025 *(exact dates to be announced)*

- **Term 3:** Mid-January – February 2026

- **Term 4:** March – mid-April 2026

  You can apply for the first term on our website, and if you’d like to continue, you’ll be given **priority for the next term** — simply let your tutor know that you wish to stay on. This system helps us offer the opportunity to more people and make the best use of all available spaces.

  If the class is full, please add your name to the waiting list. If a participant is unable to attend, we may contact you to offer their spot. You will also be notified before the next term begins.

If you are unable to attend, **please let us know as soon as possible** so we can offer your place to someone else. *(We plan to set up a WhatsApp group to make communication and absence reporting easy and smooth.)* We will maintain a **waiting list**, and may invite someone to join even for a single session — so your timely communication is essential.

Please note: **if you miss sessions without informing us**, you will lose your place for the following term. This project is funded, and your participation helps us demonstrate to our funders the positive impact we’re making in the community — which is essential for securing funding for future projects.

**We’re here to support you, and we can’t wait to start sewing together!**

Dress Making Course

Wendy Davidson

Love learning from Monika!  A lot to take in in 4 weeks - feel I've hardly started my garment!  Maybe some guidance about best to have your own sewing machine!  I do have but it's very old and doesn't really do what is required, eg zigzag stitch.  Will sign up for another course but that all adds to the cost of the garment.

Samantha Lynch

I did the 4 week dress making course and loved it. I learnt so much in a short space of time and Cécile was such a fabulous teacher. I liked that the classes were small which meant Cécile could give us all good 1:1 help when required. Highly recommend 

Lynette Barrie

Very good class. Small class size means lots of personal attention. Monika is a great teacher. Went from never having used a pattern to being confident enough to adjust it a bit. Would thoroughly recommend Monika, this class and Remode Collective. 

Geraldine  Fraser

I really enjoyed the dress making course and learnt so many tips and techniques from Monika ,our tutor. Monika is knowledgeable, patient, fun  and a great teacher and gave us so many tips about pattern fitting,sewing and dressmaking. I will definitely be returning for future classes at Remode Collective. 

Isabel Simpson

I would  recommend this class, was very enjoyable learning  dress making skills . I found the class stimulating in a relaxing environment.  I will definitely be looking out for other classes.  

Hyoheon

Dress making course  is my class , the place, the teacher and classmate  everythings are good. 

Patrick Dunne

This is my 3rd course with Remode, the teachers are great and very knowledgeable and helpful and it is a really useful way to get started with sewing. Top Marks!

Kathleen Lambie

I loved this course.  I got a really good start on how to cut patterns and put together my own clothes. Can't wait to do more. Thank you Jen and Francia

Hyoheon Kim

Everything is Friendly  kind and teach me well

Basic  Dress Making  and Sewing  Course

Adrienne Zitt

A great course to get from idea/pattern to a finished product (or close to finished). The atmosphere is supportive and kind, and the tutors super knowledgeable so they can help at every level. 
My only suggestion would be to set up a course for complete beginners, with a basic garment and step-by-step instructions, as I sometimes found the more complex information overwhelming at my level. A little glossary of terms, to take home, would be helpful too - selvage, seam allowance etc :-)
Thanks again for a fab endeavour and course!

Jill Dunning

Friendly, knowledgeable tutor. A good range of fabrics and modern machines to use. Very enjoyable. Four weeks was a little bit short, so maybe a six week course for beginners might be a better option.

Charlotte Couttie

I did the dressmaking beginner course. It was fantastic! I learnt skills that I can apply to other garments that I’m making. I throughly enjoyed this course and can’t recommend it high enough!

Dawn Lawson

Oh dear, I'm hooked.  This is my 5th class in the past year.  I'm learning so much and advancing my skills with each class.  Expert and calm teaching makes all the difference.

Nickie Zhang

I absolutely loved learning with Monica. She’s very knowledgeable and patient and always gives good advice. I’m so thrilled to make my first pair of trousers at the end of the 4 weeks.

AFA Sewing Club /M&R

Naji  Katoli

Hi,i recently start the quilting  workshop with anka,it was really good and fun,relaxed and friendly,given confidence to try a new skill.

Yuri Jang

I’m really looking forward to the next lesson. Learning a new skill is so exciting. Thanks for your effort!

Joining this sewing class has been an amazing opportunity. I genuinely enjoy the experience, as it's not just about learning sewing skills but also about exploring new ways of rethinking recycling and upcycling. Our tutors, Monika and Anika, create such a friendly and sociable atmosphere and consistently encourage all of us. I am truly grateful for this class and want to express my sincere thanks.

Fifi Tsoi

Very knowledgeable and patient instructors! They taught students sewing skills tailored to their own needs and skills levels. Even as a complete beginner like me, I have benefited and learned a lot! Great thanks for AFA Sewing Club of Remode, especially Monika who has been with us for most of the sessions!

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I understand that if I am unable to attend a session, I must inform Remode Collective as soon as possible so my place can be offered to someone else.

I understand that repeated absences without notice may result in losing my place for the next term.

 I agree to join a WhatsApp group for easy communication and absence reporting.

Do you have a sewing machine at home but you don't know where to start? Thinking of getting a machine but aren't sure if sewing is for you?  

Then our Sewing Machine Workshop is exactly what you need. This workshop is designed to walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing! Do you want to learn more about sewing and mending clothing using a sewing machine? 

You could mend some of your items during the workshop or make a zip pouch to practice various sewing techniques. 

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.



We will cover:

-how to thread your machine, wind the bobbin, and change the needle

-looking at the different types of seams and finishing techniques

-practice how to sew straight lines, curves, and turn corners

-guide to mend your garments  or make a zip pouch

-how to maintain your sewing machine and prevent costly service charges.

-continue with your own craft projects.

All equipment and materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you wish to.

Sewing Machine Skills

Margaret Ritchie

An enjoyable class, with a skilled, helpful and friendly teacher

Rebecca Nurlu

I had such an amazing time at my basic sewing skills lesson. The equipment used was perfect for a beginner and I walked away from it with the confidence to use my sewing machine at home (setup, settings and more). Not only was my instructor absolutely lovely and very patient, the class format meant I acquired the skills to work on a variety of tasks. In my class I walked away with a very cute large pencil holder (which I now use as a travel makeup bag) and also fixed two items I had brought in. I think I’ve already saved in tailoring fees what I spent on the class! Looking forward to attending another class soon. 

Scott Dawson

Great tutoring and a very accessible class

Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch with us!

Liz Sutherland

Thoroughly enjoyed this course - well paced, supportive teachers, small group, excellent machines and materials….didn’t feel at all intimidated by my total lack of experience as teachers and student group so encouraging - hoping to do another course on quilting very soon.

Ruth  Ross

I very much enjoyed the evening. The instructor was very nice, patient and thorough. I was pleasantly surprised to come away with something I had made. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine.

Eleftheria  Minopoulou 

Amazing experience! I still can't believe that I made my own pouch with out any prior experience!  Now I m more confident to create my own projects!  Thank you very much! 

Sewing Machine Skills - Make a pouch with us or mend your clothing!

Jacqui

Very friendly teacher, no question a problem. She had the upmost confidence in us all and enjoyed our surprise, when we realised we could make something!

Leona  Douglas 

What a great course, Francine was the best teacher so patient helped everyone no matter what level they were at and showed everything step by step, I will definately do more courses as I feel so much more confident after this one, this is the second one I’ve done and this was the best by far 🙂

Celine Forez

Very happy with my pouch at the end of the class.
Tables are a bit wobbly and I think the class would benefit from printed instructions! But happy with how the final product turned out! Would recommend! 

Sian Hickson

The class was great and it was so satisfying to learn a new skill. Good value for money.

Katarzyna Langowska

Work course was truly the most engaging I’ve ever done.  Genuinely enjoyable and certainly useful.

Simona  Zhou

Loved this 3h workshop and it was lovely to be able to see the pouch at the end of the class and to take it home to show off  (despite all the imperfections) 😅. The teacher Jen was very experienced and patient, particularly with a beginner like me who never used a sewing machine before. 
I personally would have liked to have some keys notes to take home (or sent electronically) for future reminders/reference. But I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested to learn and gain confidence in starting machine sewing. It’s such a great skill to have to mend clothes, alter and create your unique pieces to save money and embark on a slow fashion movement. 🌿

Joanna Young

Excellent for learning the basics for using a sewing machine

Tom Pringle

Excellent! Does what it says in the tin, and more.
I only wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine to do simple hems.  I should point out that sewing machines have slightly intimidated me for decades so I would have been happy just to make the thing stitch straight lines.  But within no time our teacher had us all parctising our 'driving test' sewing backwards, forwards, changing direction and turning curves.  Then we were doing edges and zips and corners. Before I knew it we had all made a toiletries bag style zipped pouch.  Mine is a bit wonky, but I love it and I really surprsied at myself.  All this is down to the fantastic teacher who took care of every one of us, encouraging and guiding us every step of the way.  I would recommend the course to anyone wanting to learn this  incredibly useful, and sadly underrated, life skill. I'm now planning the course to attend. 


Rachel Ferguson

This is the second time I've done the class and I really enjoyed it. I ended up being the only attendee, so I was very grateful for the class still going ahead despite this.  As well as making a pouch we also repaired a hat. The teacher (I think her name was Jen but I'm not 100% sure!) was lovely and patient, I'd definitely go again!

Manel Bouazza

I am thrilled to have engaged in the course, the mentor is amazing! her instructions were so clear and straightforward that you can’t go wrong with them. It was an overall wonderful experience that I keep recommending to my sewing lovers friends. Keep up the great work!

Jessica Sweet

Great class! Detailed instruction from the very patient teacher and very friendly environment. Would repeat or take another offering!

Karolina Korthals

Great class teaching basic sewing machine skills. Highly recommend for beginners 

Clare Gibson

What a fun way to spend a morning! This class was pitched just right for a beginner like me. Francia was super welcoming, patient and made the learning fun.  I have now borrowed a sewing machine from a friend and will get experimenting!

Alex Cunningham

Great introductory class,  very clear teaching and a really inviting space!

Rosemarie  Downie

Had a very interesting time!!learnt  lots. Tutor was informative and patient!!looking forward to my next class 

Rachel Meacock

An excellent class which goes over all the essentials of learning how to use a sewing machine. Excellently paced and the small class size is great for getting feedback and catching any issues. 

Kaia Lichtarska 

Second class I took, it was amazing. I managed to alter a dress with the instructor's help. 

Kasia Zuk

I recently attended a sewing class and it was fantastic! The instructor was incredibly informative, patient, and super friendly. She made the whole experience enjoyable and easy to follow, especially for beginners. I had little to no experience with a sewing machine, but I felt completely comfortable and supported throughout the class. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who’s just starting out or looking to build their confidence with sewing. A great experience all around!

Helen Purves

I attended the sewing machine skills class to get to know my own machine better. It was a great thing to do as it allowed me time to experiment with different stitches, stitch lengths, speeds and learn what the different feet are for. The teacher was very patient and encouraging. Making the pouch with zip was an excellent exercise to check your basic skills. I definitely feel more confident to do more complex sewing now and look forward to signing up for more classes and workshops. 

Learn sewing machine fundamental skills to create unique and exciting projects!

Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners- Make a pouch with us or mend your clothing!

Do you have an unfinished project in your cupboard? Do you need help to overcome a challenging part? Do you need the company to stay motivated and supported?

We have all that you need! Come to our fully equipped studio to work on your project with a like-minded small group of people. Our skilled teacher will lend you all the support and guide you through the easiest way to execute.

You bring your projects, and we'll take care of the rest. All equipment, some materials, and haberdasheries are waiting for you for free.

Finish Your Delayed Sewing Project Beautifully - We've Got Your Back!

Bailey McCormack

Very friendly and informative teacher who offered hands on support. I do plan on returning to finish my project. 

This session is just what I needed! Monica is so friendly and encouraging. I’ve for sure come a long way since my first 4 week dress making class.

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Art is a magic that you should explore. Creativity offers infinite freedom, flow, and the possibility to express yourself in unique ways. Art is a safe space to explore and grow, especially for your soul and mental health. Unlock your full creativity with our expert help and guidence! 

This workshop will surely tickle your imagination and increase your confidence in textile methods. Creating an art piece is not as difficult as you imagine when you know the basics. No previous drawing experience is required to attend this short course.

Come and spend 2 evenings with us and 
learn all the basics, with Monika Fejes, the textile tutor, and designer. The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.

By the end of the session you will be able to:

- Create a unique design.

- Be able to use photo transfers.

- Create layered backgrounds.

- Add stenciled and stamped marks to the fabric.

- Prepare and apply appliqués.

- Decorative embroidery stitches.

- Binding your textile artwork.

We will also look at using reclaimed, sustainable fabrics and the importance of hand sewing, and composition techniques amongst many other interesting skills. This short course will cover all you need to know to get started in this absorbing, creative and rewarding craft.

Maybe you could make a wall hanging or create appliqués that you can use to embellish your clothes? Or why not come along with your own ideas and we’ll help you turn them into beautiful items to treasure or to give as handmade gifts.

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance. 

Make some time for yourself and join us at Remode to expand your textile skills, have some fun and meet new friends!All equipment and materials will be provided. 



Textile Art/Mixed Media Workshop

Mairi Simpson

Loved the mixed media textile course i did with Anabel at Remode learnt a lot in  short space of time, can't wait till next week. Freindly relaxed environment and teacher.

lynette barrie

Great fun class, learned loads of techniques and Anabel was a great teacher. Would thoroughly recommend. 

Lucy  Schofield

really fun and inspiring. the possibilities are endless.. there should be places for doing this everywhere!!

Tamara Mulherin

That’s the 4th workshop I’ve done now. I’ve loved them all. In this mixed media workshop, Anabel  was such a great tutor, generous, fun and had so many practical tips to share. I am so happy with what I made and will definitely apply what I’ve learnt to other projects. I’ll definitely be back for more! 

Josephine Doorley Petersson 

Absolutely superb.  The teacher was full of ideas and inspiration.  Fantastic practical and artistic application.  Wonderful if this teaching was in schools 

Fiona Jack

Great class on fabric art techniques and I wish it would run as a more regular drop in. 

Sarah  Chun

Workshops with Remode  is as inspiring as always. I had joint the basic sewing class a while back and I must say it was transformative, since then I had been making various bits and bots. I was drawn to the art textile workshop as I had been wanting to continue to develop, I must say its one inspiring workshop! You get a lot of time with the tutor and Grace was very patient and knowledgeable. Not intimidating at all for a beginner :) Cant wait for the next workshop! 

Sarah

Workshops with Remode is as inspiring as always. I joined the basic sewing class a while back and I must say it was transformative, since then I had been making various bits and bots. I was drawn to the art textile workshop as I had been wanting to continue to develop, I must say its one inspiring workshop! You get a lot of time with the tutor and Grace was very patient and knowledgeable. Not intimidating at all for a beginner :) Cant wait for the next workshop!

Gill Cockburn

Brilliant first part of workshop with Monika!   I thoroughly enjoyed it, learning  techniques for the project I was working on and understanding other things to try.  Great to see samples already made and being able to see different styles, colours and materials used. There was an amazing range of textiles and threads to choose from which was great!   

I would definitely recommended this workshop - it’s fun to try and with the expert help from Monika ! 





Gillian Davis

Absolutely loved this class - if you've ever wondered what to do with any scraps or odds and ends you have then this is the workshop for you.  A good mixture of guidance/inspiration and experimenting yourself using Remode's wonderful collection of scraps.

Debbie  Bayne

Great workshop - lots of fabrics and threads etc to work with and very good sewing machines. Small class size meant Monika had plenty of time for each participant, and she was very good at working with people’s ideas, rather than imposing anything. I liked it being split with two weeks between - gave me time to work on my piece at home. I was very pleased with what I produced. Would definitely recommend!

Are you fascinated by textile art? Have you ever wondered how it's made? Would you like to give it a go yourself?

Please provide us with your phone number

Take your quilting to the next level with **Quilting Plus**, a creative and skill-building course designed for those ready to move beyond the basics. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, explore new styles, or take on more ambitious projects, this course offers the tools and inspiration you need to grow into a confident, creative quilter.

Through hands-on learning and expert guidance, you’ll explore advanced techniques that both challenge and support your individual style. You'll also connect with others in a welcoming, inclusive environment—with a small group of just 5 participants, ensuring personal attention and a supportive atmosphere.

### **Course Overview:**

- **Curved Piecing** – Challenging but manageable with guidance

- **Appliqué** – Explore raw-edge and reverse appliqué, using both hand and machine techniques

- **English Paper Piecing** – Work with complex shapes like hexagons, diamonds, and stars

- **Improvisational Quilting** – Discover how to quilt without a pattern and develop your creative voice

- **Complex Quilting Stitches** – Try feather quilting, trapunto, and other decorative techniques

- **Customization** – Add your personal flair with embellishments, embroidery, or other creative touches

Throughout the course, you'll create a series of sample pieces using these techniques. These will help you apply your fresh knowledge in your own practice and discover which styles and approaches suit you best.

Let’s quilt something amazing—together.

Quilting Plus: Advanced Techniques to Become a Confident Quilter

Leonor Rodriguez

I loved this course. Monica is a fantastic teacher, she explains techniques in a simple and very supportive way. You learn so much in a lovely environment. Group classes are small so you get a lot of help and attention. I did not know anything about quilting before and now I love it. The ethos of Remode is also fantastic. So I am definitely coming back.

Geraldine Fraser

This was a really enjoyable course where I learned and got to try out  5 more advanced patchwork and quilting techniques . I will use these both in general sewing /mending and altering  garments and also in quilt making in the future. I really enjoyed these two sessions. I also got  really useful feedback on my samples which I really appreciate. 

An overlocker is a type of sewing machine that uses multiple threads to seam fabric while also overcasting to cover raw edges. It is a beautiful (and very useful) piece of equipment, but they are a bit more complicated to use than regular sewing machines.

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance. 

If you are thinking about getting an overlocker or you already have one but you don't feel confident enough to use it, then our Overlocker Workshop is exactly what you need!

This 3 hours workshop is designed to walk you through the basics, build your confidence and teach you what you need to know to use this machine to its full potential.

We will cover:

• what parts the machine has and how they work

• how to thread your machine, and adjust the thread tension

• looking at the different types of seams and finishing techniques

• practice how to sew straight lines, curves, and turn corners

• how to maintain your machine, and prevent costly service charges


How to Use an Overlocker Sewing Machine

Overlocker Sewingmachine Workshop

Eileen Henry

I wish there were more stars.  What a great class. Rita explained everything clearly and patiently. I was using my own machine. Rita had taken time before the class to research information about the model. She had prepared fabrics on which we could practise. She took us through using the machine step by step. The last hour of the class involved making a little vest top, from pinning and cutting out the pattern to completion.  If you want to learn about overlockers, this is the class for you. You won't get a better teacher and you won't regret signing up. 

Zillah Jones

I bought an overlocker more than two years ago, it sat glaring at me and I was too overwhelmed by the number of spools to open the box and play. I'm now confidently threading the machine and starting  to experiment with simple projects. We'll worth the money

Sari  Turner-Black

This session was a good introduction to using an overlocker. I would recommend it to give confidence in understanding the basics. Lots of good information and tips. The teacher was lovely and very patient and helpful. 

Christine Fernand

Rita's class was a joy. Lovely, knowledgeable lady. I now have the confidence to start a project with my own interlocker. Thank you. 

Was really unsure about how to work an overlocker and what it could do. It was totally demystified in this class. Excellent. 

Susan Irwin

Brilliant course and I learnt loads about how to thread and use an overlocker. I feel now that if and when I buy one I am more knowledgeable about what I need. Thank you

Great workshop. I learned how to use my overlocker and used it on several fabric types and thicknesses. I feel confident using the machine now . 

Rowan Rush-Morgan

I was really glad I attended this intro to overlockers. I would recommend it to anyone before they purchase their own, to understand how they work, and what to look out for threading the overlocker seems a lot less daunting. 

Rosemary  Hector 

A really helpful time with an expert who gave me a wonderful hack in how to thread my overlocker. An excellent session with an inspired tutor. 

Karla Butler

I found the class to be excellent, with an informative and knowledgeable teacher, and a small, interactive group. Regardless of your sewing expertise, you leave the class with a substantial amount of practical knowledge and samples to practice at home on your overlocker machine, whether old or new. It would be highly beneficial to have an additional class focused on mastering the usage of the overlocker machine (Part 2).

Learn how to thread, understand tension, use and maintain your overlocker sewing machine!

Sewing special fabrics like velvet or jersey is challenging. Keeping layers of fabric together, sewing the correct seams or choosing the correct sewing machine setup can be difficult. Join us on this short course to learn top tips and tricks to make sewing your favourite fabrics easier. From velvet tops to swimming costumes, we can teach you how to handle difficult fabrics! 

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance. 

The course is practical so all fabrics and tools will be provided for you to learn various sewing methods. Our class will cover all common sewing challenges!

We will learn how to sew:

- jersey
- silk
- Velvet
- Organza
- Wool
- Leather

Experience with a sewing machine would be useful. If you are a complete beginner you could take part in our Sewing Machine Skills workshop first which teaches you the basics. In order to keep the class focused on everyone’s personal needs, we are only taking  5 students. The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.

All equipment and materials will be provided. 


Sewing difficult fabrics 

Catherine Galpin

Excellent course all aspects covered fully. Teacher went at a good pace and offered help along the way. I learnt lots of tips and it took the fear away from seeing tricky fabric types. 

Great tips for dealing with velvet, chiffon, leather and stretch. Plenty of time for practice too. Great.

Eileen 

I have always been worried about sewing velvet, organza and fabrics with stretch but Monika explained everything very clearly and simply. All materials and equipment were provided. The length of the class was perfect and as numbers were limited, there was plenty time for questions and help. The venue works well. Parking is tricky but there is plenty public transport. There is a cafe on site but for an evening class there are plenty of places nearby for refreshments. 

Fiona Innes

Very enjoyable class, learned techniques that will help when sewing my soft furnishings

Karen Docherty

This course will help take the fear out of working with different types of fabric and you will leave with many tips and tricks.

Learn to sew challenging fabrics and unlock your creative potential with this short course. 

This workshop is designed to quickly walk you through the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending!

The small workshop size ensures valuable one-to-one teacher and participant time, allowing maximum engagement and assistance.  It is an easy to follow class with clear simple instructions.

Using a sewing box or sewing machine, easily creating new garments as well as mending or altering existing items is a sustainable and eco-friendly way of reducing garment waste and extending the life of our garments.

We will cover:
- introduction to sewing with the sewing machine
- looking at the different types of seams and finishing techniques
- how to make basic alterations and the hem
- introduction to mending: hand-sewing technics, dry felting, and many more.

If you have a special piece that you want to alter, redesign or repair, bring it with you and we will help you to achieve your goals.
All equipment and some materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring along your own sewing machine if you wish.

Please Note: We correspond only via email. Kindly check your email the day before the workshop for any notifications.



Basic sewing : A Lifetime Skill 

Parker- jorjah  Anderson-brown 

Absolutely fabulous. 
Posting on behalf of my daughter. 
She  did 2 courses with remode collective. 
She is very young(10) extremely keen and now full of inspiration. 
My daughter is autistic and has ADHD . Her teacher was full of knowledge (Rita) 
I would like to say a massive thankyou. 
Definitely will be back and excited to learn more . 
Thanks PJ 

Andrea Fraser

I very much enjoyed the course in basic dressmaking. It was good revision for me as I haven't sewn much for several years, and it has encouraged me to get going again, with more confidence. 

Julian Ellis-Brown

An excellent introduction to sewing techniques, I brought my own small project which I was able to complete within the time - highly recommend!

Really enjoyed  this class, would recommend to anyone wishing to start  sewing  . 🧵

The workshop was very good. Very welcoming and helpful. I am as complete beginner but have signed up for a 4 week dressmaking course with remode as a result of this course!

Jen Harris

Friendly knowledgeable teacher and a good class size, small enough that you could get personal attention when you needed it but also good to have others there with their own questions etc. Definitely recommend this for anyone who's a complete beginner or like me just very very rusty!

Elise

really enjoyed the class. First time using a sewing machine and felt I got a grasp on the basics.  Also surprised by how much I enjoyed learning some new hand sewing stitches. The class was small and the teacher so lovely. Would definitely recommend! 

Juno Neal

I really enjoyed the workshop, Grace was lovely and explained everything really well, the project was fun and I had a great time! 

Alexandra Birch

My girls had a wonderful time and learned a lot! 

Basic sewing :  A Lifetime Skill 

Shona Kelt

Great 3 hours going over the basics, with a machine and by hand.  Small group so very easy to ask questions and make sure we all understood.   Great help/advise for mending clothes.  My daughter (16) got some material and did a fantastic job of fixing her jacket with the stitches she had learnt. 

Leona 

I learned how to thread the machine and how to do different stitches, teacher was very friendly, venue was okay but comfy seats would be good, used my own machine which was great.

Fab workshop, lovely atmosphere, and I walked home having learned basic stitches and mended a dress. Now keen to purchase a sewing machine for the first time in my life! Thanks Jen :-)

Antonia Clark

Francia was really welcoming and friendly and taught us LOADS in the short time we had. I’m so pleased to practice new skills and hopefully book in some more courses. 

Vicky  Dougal

Fantastic class and teacher.  Will certainly do another class

Rebecca Petrie

Francia was an incredible teacher. Very knowledgeable and supportive. She really made me feel like I could do whatever I set my mind to! I definitely would say I've been inspired to follow this new-found hobby through, go to another class and keep adding to my skills. So excited to one day own my own sewing machine!

Do you have 3 hours to spare to learn a life skill that can help make the planet greener? Basic sewing skills is an integral aspect of our culture. 