A guided sewing class for makers of all abilities

Join our welcoming in-studio sewing sessions, perfect for anyone looking to build confidence, refine techniques, or tackle their next sewing challenge. Whether you're a progressing beginner or a more experienced sewist, you’ll choose a pattern suited to your skill level—and our expert tutor will support you every step of the way. With personalised guidance on fit, construction, and technique, you’ll work at your own pace while developing strong foundations in garment making.

This is a free-style class where everyone works on their own project, making it a relaxed and inspiring way to learn at your own pace.

Working from our brand new venue in Plymouth’s Museum, The Box you will have great access to a number of facilities. The Make shop is just opposite, the Box’s café is right there for any extra refreshments you may need and the workshop space is bright, professional and ready for you to come and be creative.

What You’ll Learn

Depending on your chosen pattern, you may cover techniques such as:

• Understanding pattern details, tracing, markings, and sizing
• Achieving the perfect fit with guidance on adjustments
• Inserting zips (invisible or exposed)
• Sewing darts, tucks, pleats, and gathers
• Creating neat, durable buttonholes

(Topics vary depending on the project you bring.)

What You’ll Need

• Sewing machine
  We have a limited number available to borrow—please let us know at the time of booking if you need one.
• Basic sewing kit
• Your chosen pattern and required materials
  We’re happy to advise on pattern selection. Please discuss your project with us when booking so we can prepare for your first session.

Current Course dates & times 

Wednesday Half Day - 3 hours session either 10.15am - 1.15pm

Wednesday Full Day - Whole day session 10.15 - 16.45 with a 30 min lunchbreak  

We now run this course with a maximum capacity of 10. There are limited spaces on all the classes so generally not the option to swap dates around. My apologies

Course Leader

Margaret Wilcox

Skill Level

Beginner–improver (you must have used a sewing machine before and completed at least one garment) through to advanced sewists.

Duration

This is a Summer sewing session for those who join us regularly in the term time, you can choose either a 3 hours session or a full day. 

Booking Information

• Minimum of 8 participants required.
  If the number isn’t met two weeks before, we’ll offer an alternative date or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy –

Please read our Make Workshop Cancellation Policy before booking.