Clothes Making & Fashion (Beginners) 7 January to 11 February 2026

You will be introduced to the general principles and skills relating to sewing and garment making, also using a commercial pattern.
You will need to bring a commercial Sewing Pattern that says Easy or Very Easy. No Button holes, zips and stretch fabric for the easy pattern. Examples of Easy/Very Easy sewing Brand names patterns are:

• New Look 6766
• Burda 6009
• Vogue 180
• McCall’s 8053
• Buttrick 6687

Also bring a basic sewing kit consisting of fabric scissors, trimming scissors, paper scissors, dressmaker sewing pins with glass heads(about 38mm long), tape measure, fabric marker, seam ripper and hand sewing needles. You must provide your own materials, fabric, haberdashery and thread to complete your garment.

The beginners class is suitable for people with limited or no previous experience. Students must be able to understand English.

Our workshops take place in Lambeth Unit 1, 11 Mowll St, London SW9 6BG.

The course fee for 6 sessions is £125 to be paid ahead of the start date.

Please apply directly on our website: https://www.lmhs.org.uk/course-details-beg.html

For further information please email us at [email protected]

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