Sewing Clothes For Beginners

Making your own clothes is about learning to be yourself. Choose your own fabric; fit it to your own unique body; express your own unique style. If you're tired of wearing low quality, ill-fitting and generic hi-street clothing, then this course is your opportunity to break from the herd.

Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, this is a 12 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. Learn how to use a sewing machine, work with paper patterns, and understand different fabrics.

Practice basic techniques on small samples, then apply them to constructing a garment. Students will be walked through the process of making a garment with sustainability in mind. We’ll talk about fibers, textile production, and textile waste amongst other important topics. You will be encouraged to develop a practice of zero waste sewing. Finally, you’ll make your own unique garment from a selection of curated patterns in a fabric of your choice. 

This is a beginner level course, which means it's suitable for absolute beginners, or anyone with limited experience who wants to firm up the basics. We have a Janaome 230DC computerized (with speed control) sewing machine available for each student; although you can bring your own if you like.