WELCOME TO OUR SEWING LESSONS
We want your sewing experience at Tracey's Sewing Room to leave you inspired to want to do more with your newly found skills and experience. Being creative is a wonderful way to relax and take your mind off everything else. Our lessons are designed to make you feel at ease as you grow your sewing skills no matter what level you are at when you begin. Our group lessons are small so that you get the individualised attention from our trainers. Click this link for the schedule of sewing lesson dates. Our newsletter provides advanced notice of updates to the schedule from time to time (subscribe here). Use the Request Booking form to let us know what you are interested in and we will call you back. There is also the option of requesting private lessons - click on this link for more details or visit us at our shop for more information.
Learn To Sew Course
Level: beginner
Course Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks
Suitable for a complete beginner or someone who has very little sewing experience. Adult and teenage courses are offered. Four work-shops of three-hour duration where you will learn to use a sewing machine, make a cushion cover, a set of table mats and a pair of pyjama shorts.
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Level: beginner
Workshop Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
In this workshop you will learn how to use a sewing machine, including how to wind a bobbin and thread the machine, sew straight lines and keep to a seam allowance, sew curves and corners, reverse stitch, hemming, decorative stitches, and how to finish seams. You will also complete a simple project.
Sew an Overlapped Cushion Cover
Level: beginner
Course Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
In the cushion workshop you will put into practice the following skills: cutting out your cushion cover, sewing straight and keeping to a seam allowance, reverse stitching, sewing corners and finishing off your seams. And you will get to make button holes and sew on buttons.
Sew a Set of Four Table Mats
Level: beginner
Workshop Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
At the end of this lesson you will take home a great project that makes for a wonderful gift and is something you can use with pride as you will learn to make it all yourself !! What you will learn includes working with batting, finishing off and making clean sharp corners and top stitching.
Make a Pair of Pyjama Shorts
Level: beginner
Workshop Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
A perfect sewing project for a beginner, giving you the confidence you need to progress to the next level. In this class you will add to your sewing skills to include understanding pattern markings, taking your measurements, fabric grain lines, making an elastic casing, and sewing a hem.
Make a French Apron
Level: beginner
Workshop Price: £65.00
Duration: 4 hours
Learn to lay and cut out a pattern, learn about fabric grain lines and pattern markings and how to cut your fabric, sew a patch pocket, use bias binding, make fabric straps and sew top stitching. Personalise your apron with decorative stitching. It's a great gift to make for loved ones.
Intermediate Sewing Course 1
Level: intermediate
Course Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks
Four workshops of three-hour duration where you will make a tote bag in the first week and a gypsy style blouse over the next three weeks. Suitable for someone who has a basic level of sewing skills or has completed the Learn to Sew Course. Adult and teenage courses are offered.
Intermediate Sewing Course 2
Level: intermediate
Course Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks
Four workshops of three-hour duration where you will make a set of two lined drawstring bags and a casual knit loungewear top and bottom for male or female. Suitable for those with basic sewing skills or have completed the Learn to Sew Course. Adult and teenage courses are offered.
Intermediate Sewing Course 3
Level: intermediate
Course Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks
Four workshops of three-hour duration where you will prep and make a pair of pyjama trousers in the first two weeks and a matching top in the final two weeks for male or female. Suitable for those with basic sewing skills or have completed the Learn to Sew Course. Adult and teenage courses are offered.
Make a Lined Tote Bag with a Pocket
Level: Intermediate
Workshop Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
This handy tote bag, complete with pocket and top stitching, is a fabulous sewing project and makes a superb gift . Once you have made one you’ll want to make more. What you will learn includes making sewing bag handles, a patch pocket and how to sequence putting your bag together.
Make a Gypsy Style Blouse
Level: intermediate
Workshop Price: £130.00
Duration: three 3-hour workshops over three weeks
Expand your sewing skills with this gypsy style top. Learn the basics of garment construction, using a sewing pattern and taking your own measurements. You will learn about fabric grainlines and cutting out the different pattern piece shapes, plus learn how to stitch the blouse together and finish it off.
Make a Set of Two Lined Drawstring Bags
Level: intermediate
Workshop Price: £55.00
Duration: 2.5 hours
In this 2.5 hour lesson you will learn how to make a lined set of two drawstring bags that have many uses. It's a handy sewing project for keeping your pyjamas in or use it as a fabulous alternative to wrapping gifts for that someone special. You will expand on your skills from the beginner level.
Make a Casual Loungewear Top and Bottom
Level: intermediate
Workshop Price: £150.00
Duration: three 3-hour workshops over three weeks
Get to know how to use stretch fabric on your machine with this popular casual loungewear top and bottom for male or female. This will give you the ability to be able to progress to more advanced workshops like the Hoodie and Cross-over Knitted Stretch Dress in the Advanced classes.
Make a Raglan Sleeve Blouse
Level: intermediate
Workshop Price: £110.00
Duration: two 3-hour workshops over two weeks
Expand your sewing skills with this raglan sleeve top. Learn the basics of garment construction, using a sewing pattern and taking your own measurements. You will learn about fabric grainlines and cutting out the different pattern piece shapes, plus learn how to stitch the blouse together and finish it off.
Make a Kimono Top
Level: intermediate
Workshop Price: £90.00
Duration: two 3-hour workshops over two weeks
This stylish Kimono is a must-have for your wardrobe. It can be worn with jeans or dresses and is a perfect mid-season style. Suitable for a confident beginner. If you have completed our Learn to Sew Course and you're looking for an easy wearable sewing project then this is a fun class to join.
Advanced Sewing Course
Level: advanced
Course Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3-hour workshops over 4 weeks
Suitable for someone with confidence on the sewing machine or who has completed one of the Intermediate Sewing Courses. Four work-shops of three-hour duration where you will learn to make a handy lined zip-up utility bag and a fashionable panelled skirt using more challenging fabrics.
Sewing With Stretch Course
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £175.00
Duration: four 3.5-hour workshops over four weeks
Make a unisex hoodie with a drawstring waist, raglan sleeve, hood and large front pocket, and an easy-to- make, cross-over stretch dress with a set-in sleeve and flared knee-length skirt. Expand the skills you developed if you attended our intermediate course on making a Casual Loungewear Top and Bottom.
Make a Posh Tote Bag
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £90.00
Duration: two 3-hour workshops over two weeks
Our multi-purpose, posh tote bag is a wonderful project to show off your sewing skills with lots of attention to detail and accuracy needed. Work with irregular shaped pattern pieces to put the bag together with it handy pockets and spacious inside that are lined. A fun class and great bag to make.
Make a Lined Zip-up Utility Bag
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £60.00
Duration: 3.5 hours
This fabulous little bag is one of our best sewing workshops! It's always a winner!! The bag is lined with a waterproof lining and wadding is used to give the bag some structure. This is a great sewing project if you're wanting to make some beautiful hand made gifts.
Make a Panelled Skirt with Waistband & Zip
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £150.00
Duration: three 3-hour workshops over three weeks
Learn to make a panelled skirt with a fitted waist-band and zip opening. With this workshop, your fabric choice includes slightly more challenging fabrics that you will learn to handle. It comes in a choice of two different skirt lengths to suit all sizes and figure shapes.
Make a Pair of Dungarees
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £110.00
Duration: two 3.5-hour workshops over two weeks
These popular, slightly oversized dungarees come in sizes XS to XXL and are perfect for wearing all year round. They come with side pockets, a centre front patch pocket on the bib and loop with tie straps in the front. This course is suited for someone who has completed any of the Intermediate Sewing Courses.
Make a Pair of Pull-on Trousers with Pockets
Level:
Advanced
Workshop Price: £150.00
Duration: three 3-hour workshops over three weeks
Expand your sewing skills with this pair of trousers. Learn the basics of garment construction, using a sewing pattern and taking your own measurements. You will learn about fabric grainlines and cutting out the different pattern piece shapes, plus learn how to stitch the trousers together and finish them off.
Make a Unisex Hoodie
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £110.00
Duration: two 3.5-hour workshops over two weeks
Make a unisex hoodie with a drawstring waist, raglan sleeve, hood and large front pocket. This garment is made using stretch fabric so you will expand on the skills developed if you attended our intermediate course on making a Casual Loungewear Top and Bottom. It's a great project for comfort and fit.
Make a Cross-over Stretch Dress
Level: Advanced
Workshop Price: £110.00
Duration: two 4-hour workshops over two weeks
This easy-to-make, cross-over stretch dress with a set-in sleeve and flared knee-length skirt is made with different stretch fabric and will expand the skills you developed if you attended our intermediate course on making a Casual Lounge-wear Top and Bottom. It's a great project for comfort and fit.
Dress Making Masterclass
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £250.00
Duration: five 3.5-hour workshops over five weeks
Make a lined and perfectly fitted shift dress or fit-and-flare dress. This course is for those who have completed the Advanced Sewing Course or are confident at sewing, but want to improve the fit and finish of their garments to get a professional look. The pattern has 8 variations to choose from.
Roman Blinds Masterclass
Level: advanced
Course Price: £180.00
Duration: two 4-hour workshops over two days
You will learn everything you need to know to make a beautiful hand made roman blind. This blind will be interlined and lined with machine stitched rod pockets. The price of this workshop includes the full kit for you to make a sample blind to take away as a guide. This masterclass is at the advanced level.
Curtain-making Masterclass
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £200.00
Duration: two 4-hour workshops over two days
You will learn how to make beautiful handmade interlined and lined curtains. Learn all the tricks of the trade, how to measure, pattern match, cut and make curtains like a professional. This workshop is aimed at those with an advanced level of sewing skill. The price includes a full curtain-making kit.
Cushion-making Masterclass
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £70.00
Duration: 4-hour workshop
Learn how to make beautiful bespoke cushions that will showcase your sewing skills and enhance your home. In this workshop you will learn how to sew a professional piped cushion cover with a zip opening. Make your own piping and get creative with the many fabric choices and colour combinations.
Kiddies Dress
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £98.00
Duration: two
3.5-hour workshops over two days
Make this pretty girls dress to fit children aged 3 to 8 years old. Why not add children’s clothing to your list of sewing skills? They are easy and fun to make, and you can be creative by adding ribbon and braids. This workshop is for someone with good sewing skills or has done an Intermediate Sewing Course.
Kiddies Pyjamas
Level: advanced
Workshop Price: £98.00
Duration: two
3.5-hour workshops over two days
Make this adorable knit pyjama set for that special little person in your life. To fit children aged 3 to 8 years old. They are easy and fun to make, and you can be creative by adding an applique. This workshop is for someone with good sewing skills or has done an Intermediate Sewing Course.
Private Sewing Lessons
Level: all skill levels
Lesson Price: £100.00
Duration:
2-hour lesson
