If you need some help with a sewing project or just some extra time in the studio with a machine, then this Sewing Sessions is ideal. Come along and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Stitchery, meet new people, and get expert help with your creations. Bring along your up-cycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.

10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 8pm // Cost: £385 (includes pattern) // Level: Pure Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Collective and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: Indie Sewing Room, Park Lane House, 47 Broad St, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 2QF

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!