Join our zero waste sewing class for beginners and discover eco-friendly sewing techniques. Learn to create beautiful, sustainable garments while reducing fabric waste. Perfect for new sewers passionate about sustainability!
Half-day Workshop// Choose Morning or Afternoon session // Cost: £45 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger
This half-day workshop will be showing you how to prettify your belongings with applique and free-motion embroidery techniques. Students will make at least one Christmas themed free-motion motif that can then be used on a card, as a decoration for your tree, or as part of a gift. And who knows, once you start free-motioning, you may just decide to go home and make all your Christmas gifts this way!
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10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 10am - 1pm // Cost: £425 (includes pattern) // Level: Pure Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: To be confirmed
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 10 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing. The course is intended to equip you with a comprehensive set of basic skills that you can develop and apply to a range of clothing types.
10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 10am - 1pm // Cost: £425 (includes pattern) // Level: Pure Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: To be confirmed
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 10 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing. The course is intended to equip you with a comprehensive set of basic skills that you can develop and apply to a range of clothing types.
4-Hour Session // 12noon - 4pm // Cost: £35 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger
If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then the Sunday Sewing Sessions are ideal. Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Stitchery, meet new people, and get expert help with your creations.
10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm // Cost: £375 // Level: Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: 2-2, 50 Kent Road, Glasgow, G3 7EF
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 10 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing. The course is intended to equip you with a comprehensive set of basic skills that you can develop and apply to a range of clothing types.
10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm // Level: Beyond Basics // Cost: £395 //Instructor: Cassandra Belanger, Founder of The Stitchery // Pattern Selection Guide
The ideal next step on from Making Clothes for Beginners, this 10-week, in-depth course is designed to reinforce your basic skill set, whilst allowing you to flourish in new areas. Topics include pattern alterations, pattern hacking, set-in sleeves, inserting collars, bust adjustments, linings, zippers, using an overlocker, and specialty seam finishes.
10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 10am - 12:00pm // Cost: £310 (includes pattern) // Level: Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: Bawn Textiles, 613 Pollokshaws Road
Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 10 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing. The course is intended to equip you with a comprehensive set of basic skills that you can develop and apply to a range of clothing types.
8-week course // Tuesdays, 10am - 12:30pm // £320 (including pattern) // Level: Growing Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger and Lydia Morrow // Project: Poppy Bralette + Median Knickers
If it's ever seemed wholly impossible to find a bra or pants that fit well, then here's a chance to right this grievous wrong. This course is a step-by-step guide on how you can, using a standard domestic sewing machine , create a very comfortable and well fitted bra along with a matching set of pants. There will also be the option of learning to use the overlocker and cover lock for your undergarments.
4-Hour Session // 12noon - 4pm // Cost: £30 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger
If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then the Sunday Sewing Sessions are ideal. Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Stitchery, meet new people, and get expert help with your creations.
4-day weekend workshop // June 9-10 + 16-17 // 10am-4pm all days // Location: Woodlands Workspace // Skill Level: Beyond Beginner // Cost: £295 // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe // Pattern Options: Ginger Skinny Jeans, Ginger Flared Jeans, Morgan Boyfriend Jeans
Make yourself a pair of jeans and learn all about getting good, repeatable fit.
Finding hi-street jeans that are good quality, well-fitting, and suit your style can be difficult at the best of times. So that's why we've decided to show you how to make your very own denims, as well as running you through a repeatable process for getting good fit.
4-day workshop / two weekends || Aug 26th/27th & Sept 2rd/3rd || 10am - 4pm each day || No of places: 6 || Skill Level: Beyond Basics || Cost: £325 (payment plans available) || Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe || Venue: Fashioned in Glasgow || Fitting Pattern by Storybook Patterns
2-day weekend workshop, 10am - 5pm both days // Level: Growing Beginner // Instructor: Susie Haigh of Podnip // Cost: £140 (including pattern) // Pattern: The Cooper Bag by Colette Patterns
Learn how to use heaver weight fabrics and hardware, and make your very own backpack, messenger bag, or satchel.
4-day course, over 2-weekends // 10am-5pm each day // Level: Beyond Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe // Cost: £240 (inc. pattern) + cost of fabrics // Patterns: For Men - Fairfield Shirt - For Women - Archer Shirt or Melilot Shirt or Harrison Shirt
Learn how to make a repeatable, well fitting wardrobe staple: the classic button-up shirt. Adjust a pattern to your own unique body, so you can use it as often as you like.
5-week course // Mondays, 6:30pm-9pm // Level: Pure Beginner // Cost: £120 // Places Available: 8 // Instructor: Katy Cameron of The Littlest Thistle // Projects: Tote bag, make-up purse, apron, or cushion cover
Get to grips with the basics of sewing and make something unique for yourself, a friend or a loved one. Led by Designer, Katy Cameron, this 5-week course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of sewing and equip you with foundational skills that can be applied to a range of projects.
One Day Workshop // Instructor: Hazel Lethaby of Mischke Lingerie // Projects: Rosy Ladyshorts for Women, or Comox Trunks for Men // Level: Growing Beginner // Cost: £65
Make some comfortable underpants for yourself, or as a Valentines gift for your loved one. Learn how to sew tricky stretch fabric on a domestic sewing machine.
2 day workshop // 2-6pm both days // Cost: £100 // Level: Beginner (open to those with experience too) // Age Suitability: 10-16years // Instructor: Susie Haigh of Podnip
Learn how to use a sewing machine to make your very own set of pyjama bottoms. This fun-filled 2-day workshop is design to introduce our upcoming generation to the wonderful work of sewing and making their own clothes!
2-day Weekend Workshop // 10am-12:30pm, both days // Age Suitability: 6-10 years (although older children welcome; see description below) // Cost: £65 (including fabric & cushion pad) // Instructor: Susie Haigh
Led by designer, Susie Haigh, this fun filled weekend workshop is the ideal kid-sized introduction to the fabulous world of sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine and make your very own cushion cover, with a personalised appliqué design.
8 Week Course // Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9pm // Level: Beyond Basics// Cost: £225 + Fabrics // Instructor: Susie Haigh of Podnip // Pattern Selection Guide
The ideal next step on from Making Clothes for Beginners, this 10-week, in-depth course is designed to reinforce your basic skill set, whilst allowing you to flourish in new areas. Topics include pattern alterations, set-in sleeves, inserting collars, bust adjustments, linings, using an overlocker, and specialty seem finishes.
One Day Workshop // 10am - 5pm // Skill Level: Pure Beginner (and upwards) // Cost: £60 (includes sample fabrics) // Instructor: Patricia Collins
An overlock stitch is what you'll find on the inside of almost any piece of regular hi-street clothing. In this course, led by expert Patricia Collins, we'll be helping you to get your head around this rather odd looking machine.
One-day workshop // 10am - 5pm // Cost: £60 + cost of fabric (minimal) // Skill Level: Open to all // Instructor: Susie Haigh of Podnip
Learn how to 'draw' with your sewing machine and make something personalised and fun for yourself, a friend, or a loved one.
One-Day Workshop // 10am - 5pm // Cost: £60 + Fabrics // Level: Pure Beginners // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Project: Tote Bag
Learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine and make a tote bag in a fabric of your choice. If you can't commit to a longer course, or you want to dip your toes before diving in to the world of sewing, then this one-day course is designed for you.
2-day Workshop // 10am-5pm both days // Level: Pure Beginner // Cost: £120 // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Projects: Tote bag, make-up purse, apron, or cushion cover.
Get to grips with the basics of sewing and make something unique for yourself, a friend or a loved one.
6 Week Course // Wednesdays, 10am-12:30pm // Cost: £175 (includes pattern) + fabrics // Level: Growing Beginner + Onwards // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer, Podnip // Pattern Selection Guide
In this 6-week course we'll be showing you how to make your own clothing on an overlocker: that bizarre looking machine that is perfect for knit fabric, and that actually gives you a professional looking finish on your garments.
10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm // Cost: £225 (includes pattern) + fabrics // Level: Pure Beginner // Cassandra Macindoe, Stitchery Founder // Pattern Selection Guide
Led by Cassandra Macindoe, this is a 10 week, in-depth introduction to making your own clothing. The course is intended to equip you with a comprehensive set of basic skills that you can develop and apply to a range of clothing types.
6 Week Course // Mondays, 6:30pm-9:00pm // Cost: £175 (includes pattern) + fabrics // Level: Growing Beginner + Onwards // Susie Haigh, Designer, Podnip // Pattern Selection Guide
In this 6-week course we'll be showing you how to make your own clothing on an overlocker: that bizarre looking machine that actually gives you a professional looking finish on your garments.
Open Call to Local Makers:
Do you sew your own garments or make garments for other people? Do you have any in the back of your cupboard that you'd like to pass on? Or maybe some fabric that you're not planning on using?
The Stitchery Pop-Up Shop, hosted at this years Christmas Open Day, is a chance for local sewers to help spread the gospel of home-sewn clothing, and also to make a few bucks from their own handiwork.
Mince pies and mulled wine at the ready! On Saturday 10th December, from 9:30am-5:30pm, we'll be having our annual Christmas open day. This is an invitation for you and your friends to come and take a peek at our studio, ask any questions about courses or projects you're working on, and maybe take part in some taster classes (or just look in on them!). We'll also have a pop-up shop, with makes from some local sewers and some fabric too! Plus discounted prices on a whole range of our courses and products.
2-day Workshop // 10am-4pm both days // Level: Pure Beginner // Cost: £120 // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Projects: Tote bag, gadget case, make-up purse, apron, or cushion cover.
Get to grips with the basics of sewing and make something unique for yourself, a friend or a loved one. Led by Designer, Susie Haigh, this two day workshop is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of sewing, equipping you with foundational skills that can be applied to a range of projects.
4-Hour Session // 12noon - 4pm // Cost: £25 // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe
If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then the Sunday Sewing Sessions are ideal. Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Stitchery, meet new people, and get expert help with your creations. And for this Christmas special session, enjoy some mulled wine and mince pies too!
One-Day Worskhop // 10am - 5pm // Cost: £60 + Fabrics // Level: Pure Beginner // Instructor: Susie Haigh, Designer // Projects: Cushion Cover or Christmas Stocking
Get to grips with a sewing machine and make something special for yourself or a loved one. If you're unable to commit to a longer course or you want to dip your toes before diving in, then this one-day workshop is perfect for you. And for this special Christmas edition of our workshop, we've added the option of making your very own Christmas stocking!
Free event // Doors: 6:45pm // Film Screening: 7pm // Hosted by The Stitchery & Fashion Revolution Scotland // Treats & refreshments provided // Film: The True Cost. // Age 14 + (due to graphic nature of film)
A free screening of the inspirational documentary The True Cost. Plus an open Q&A on the topics raised, with representatives from Fashion Revolution Scotland. In the spirit of sustainable living, we'll also be running a fabric & patterns swap towards the end of the evening.
2-day weekend workshop (plus prep session) // 10am - 5pm both days (prep session: 7-9pm) // Level: Beyond Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe, Designer // Cost: £160 (inc. Boundless Style book worth £16.99) // Project: Mix & Match from the Boundless Style book by Victory Patterns.
Have you ever wanted to design your very own dress, to your own unique look? The Boundless Style book from Victory patterns takes you one step closer to this, allowing you to interchange the sleeve, bodice, and skirt sections of your garment and create your own custom look.
One day workshop // 10am - 5pm // Level: Beyond Basics// Cost: £60 (includes fabric samples) // Instructor: Patricia Collins
Harness the full potential of your overlocker for making professional looking clothes, with your own unique embellishments. If you've already done our one-day Unlocking Your Overlocker course or you just need a little help and encouragement to get beyond the basics, then this workshop is for you.
