Sewing for Beginners - Weekend
Aug
22
to Aug 24

Sewing for Beginners - Weekend

Weekend Workshop // August 22-24th // Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 10-4pm, Sunday, 10-4pm // Level: Pure Beginner // Cost: £225 // Places Available: 8 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger // 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 Cassandra Belanger, this x3 day 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.

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Sunday Stitchery - August
Aug
31
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - August

August 31st // Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £55 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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 upcycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.

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Sewing Clothes for Beginners - Autumn 2025
Sep
2
to Dec 2

Sewing Clothes for Beginners - Autumn 2025

12 Week Course // Tuesdays, 10am - 12.30pm // Cost: £435 (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: The Stitchery, 23 Acorn Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow G40 4AN

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.

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Beyond Beginners: Sewing Trousers
Sep
2
to Dec 2

Beyond Beginners: Sewing Trousers

12-week course // September 2nd - December 2nd (no classes 14th & 21st October // 6.30pm - 9pm // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow // Skill Level: Beyond Beginner // Cost: £445 // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger // Pattern Options:

Make yourself a pair of trousers and learn how to get a really good fit.

Finding high-street trousers that are good quality, well-fitting, and suit your style can be difficult at the best of times. Learn with us how to make your very own trousers, as well as understanding the process of getting a good fit.

Photo credit: @samearm_sameleg (Instagram)

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Open Sewing - Autumn Term - Block-1
Sep
3
to Oct 8

Open Sewing - Autumn Term - Block-1

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6 Week Course // Wednesdays, 12pm - 3pm // Cost: £290 // Level: Beginners and beyond // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Collective and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland

Returning students and seasoned sewers are welcome on this sociable supported stitching session, where you can work on your self-directed projects. Open Sewing blocks offer the same expert guidance as our taught classes, but with no programmed course structure, giving you the freedom to work on your own projects at your own pace.

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Beyond Beginners Sewing: Quilted Jacket
Sep
3
to Dec 3
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Beyond Beginners Sewing: Quilted Jacket

Take your sewing skills to the next level and make your very own quilted jacket to coorie-in this winter.

As the Scottish summer comes to a close, it might be time for another layer or two. In this 12-week course, Stitchery Founder, Cassandra Belanger, will be guiding you through some beyond beginner sewing techniques to make your very own quilted jacket. 

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Sunday Stitchery - September
Sep
28
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - September

September 28th // Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £55 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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 upcycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.

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Sunday Stitchery - October
Oct
26
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - October

October 26th // Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £55 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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 upcycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.

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Open Sewing - Autumn Term - Block 2
Oct
29
to Dec 3

Open Sewing - Autumn Term - Block 2

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6 Week Course // Wednesdays, 12pm - 3pm // Cost: £290 // Level: Beginners and beyond // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Collective and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland

Returning students and seasoned sewers are welcome on this sociable supported stitching session, where you can work on your self-directed projects. Open Sewing blocks offer the same expert guidance as our taught classes, but with no programmed course structure, giving you the freedom to work on your own projects at your own pace.

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Sunday Stitchery - November
Nov
30
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - November

November 30th // Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £55 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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 upcycling, your alterations, or any unfinished projects that you just need a little help with.

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Quilting Curves & Free-Motion
Aug
1
to Aug 3

Quilting Curves & Free-Motion

3-Day Course // Friday 1st Aug - Sun 3rd Aug // 10am-4pm // Cost: £295 // Level: Beyond Beginner// Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

Join expert quilter Andrea Belanger (aka Grams) and Stitchery founder Cassandra Belanger for a playful, three-day workshop exploring curved piecing, zero-waste quilting, and free-motion techniques.

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Sunday Stitchery - July
Jul
27
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - July

July 27th// Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £45 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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.

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The Fitting Masterclass
Jul
21
to Jul 25

The Fitting Masterclass

5 Day Course// 10 am - 4pm // Level: Beyond Beginner// Cost: £475 // July 21st - 25th // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

We're all different shapes and sizes. Thankfully. But when it comes to making clothes from a commercial pattern, this can sometimes make things tricky. Learn a unique, tried and tested method for getting a great fit every time. Create a fitting pattern, based on your body shape, and use it for your future projects.

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Sunday Stitchery - June
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery - June

June 22nd// Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £45 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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.

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Saturday Stitchery - May
May
3
12:00 PM12:00

Saturday Stitchery - May

May 4th// Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 pm // Cost: £45 // Beginners and beyond // Location: Bridgeton, Glasgow

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.

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Making a Zero Waste Wardrobe (COMING SOON!)
Apr
16
6:30 PM18:30

Making a Zero Waste Wardrobe (COMING SOON!)

(PLEASE CONTACT THE STITCHERY FOR DATES)
6 Week Course // Wednesdays, 6.30pm - 9pm // Cost: £235 // Dates TBC

Join our zero waste sewing class for beginners and discover eco-friendly sewing techniques. Learn to create beautiful, sustainable garments while reducing fabric waste. Perfect for new sewers passionate about sustainability!

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Open Sewing Wednesday Afternoons
Apr
16
1:00 PM13:00

Open Sewing Wednesday Afternoons

6 Week Course // Wednesdays, 1pm - 3.30pm // Cost: £225 // Level: Beginners and beyond // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Collective and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland

Returning students and seasoned sewers are welcome on this sociable supported stitching session, where you can work on your self-directed projects. Open Sewing blocks offer the same expert guidance as our taught classes, but with no programmed course structure, giving you the freedom to work on your own projects at your own pace.

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Sewing Clothes for Beginners
Apr
8
6:30 PM18:30

Sewing Clothes for Beginners

10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 6.30pm - 9pm // Cost: £385 (includes pattern) // Level: Pure Beginner // April 8 - June 24 (No Classes May 27 & June 3)

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.

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Sewing Clothes - Beyond Basics (COMING SOON!)
Apr
8
1:00 PM13:00

Sewing Clothes - Beyond Basics (COMING SOON!)

(PLEASE CONTACT THE STITCHERY FOR DATES)

10 Week Course // Tuesdays, 1pm - 3:30pm // Level: Beyond Basics // Cost: £385 // Dates: TBC // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger, Founder of The Stitchery

The ideal next step for beginners, this 10 week sewing course will help you take your clothes making skills to the next level. The focus will be on learning to sew with jersey fabric in order to make comfortable everyday staples, like the classic t-shirt. You will learn how to work from a pattern, take your body measurements and choose the correct size for your body shape.

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Sunday Stitchery at CSSC
Feb
12
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Stitchery at CSSC

  • Central Scotland School of Craft (map)
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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.

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Sewing Clothes for Beginners
Jan
14
1:00 PM13:00

Sewing Clothes for Beginners

  • Indie Sewing Room, Park Lane House (map)
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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

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Sunday Sewing Session
Apr
3
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Sewing Session

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.

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Making a Zero Waste Wardrobe (Evening)
Feb
9
to Apr 13

Making a Zero Waste Wardrobe (Evening)

10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm // Cost: £375 // Level: Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: 2-2, 50 Kent Road, Glasgow, G3 7EF

Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, 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.

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Making Clothes: Beyond Basics (Afternoon)
Feb
9
to Apr 13

Making Clothes: Beyond Basics (Afternoon)

10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm // Level: Beyond Basics // Cost: £395 //Instructor: Cassandra Belanger, Founder of The Stitchery // 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, pattern hacking, set-in sleeves, inserting collars, bust adjustments, linings, zippers, using an overlocker, and specialty seam finishes.

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Making Clothes for Beginners (Morning)
Sep
29
to Dec 1

Making Clothes for Beginners (Morning)

10 Week Course // Wednesdays, 10am - 12:00pm // Cost: £310 (includes pattern) // Level: Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger Founder of The Stitchery, Co-Founder of Zero Waste Design Online and Founding Member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland // Location: Bawn Textiles, 613 Pollokshaws Road

Led by Stitchery Founder Cassandra Belanger, 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.

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Making Bras + Pants 8-Week Course
Sep
28
to Nov 16

Making Bras + Pants 8-Week Course

8-week course // Tuesdays, 10am - 12:30pm // £320 (including pattern) // Level: Growing Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Belanger and Lydia Morrow // Project: Poppy Bralette + Median Knickers

If it's ever seemed wholly impossible to find a bra or pants that fit well, then here's a chance to right this grievous wrong. This course is a step-by-step guide on how you can, using a standard domestic sewing machine , create a very comfortable and well fitted bra along with a matching set of pants. There will also be the option of learning to use the overlocker and cover lock for your undergarments.

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Sunday Sewing Session
Oct
11
12:00 PM12:00

Sunday Sewing Session

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.

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Making Jeans Workshop
Jun
9
to Jun 17

Making Jeans Workshop

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4-day weekend workshop // June 9-10 + 16-17 // 10am-4pm all days // Location: Woodlands Workspace // Skill Level: Beyond Beginner // Cost: £295 // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe // Pattern Options: Ginger Skinny Jeans, Ginger Flared Jeans, Morgan Boyfriend Jeans

Make yourself a pair of jeans and learn all about getting good, repeatable fit.

Finding hi-street jeans that are good quality, well-fitting, and suit your style can be difficult at the best of times. So that's why we've decided to show you how to make your very own denims, as well as running you through a repeatable process for getting good fit.

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The Fitting Masterclass: Extended Edition
Aug
26
to Sep 3

The Fitting Masterclass: Extended Edition

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4-day workshop / two weekends || Aug 26th/27th & Sept 2rd/3rd || 10am - 4pm each day || No of places: 6 ||  Skill Level: Beyond Basics || Cost: £325 (payment plans available) || Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe || Venue: Fashioned in Glasgow  || Fitting Pattern by Storybook Patterns

Our most in-depth, extensive, and personalised Fitting Masterclass to date. 

Learn a unique, tried and tested method for getting great fit every time.

Create an adjusted pattern, based on your body shape, and use it for your future projects.

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Making Shirts
Feb
25
to Mar 5

Making Shirts

4-day course, over 2-weekends // 10am-5pm each day // Level: Beyond Beginner // Instructor: Cassandra Macindoe // Cost: £240 (inc. pattern) + cost of fabrics // Patterns: For Men - Fairfield Shirt - For Women - Archer Shirt or Melilot Shirt or Harrison Shirt

Learn how to make a repeatable, well fitting wardrobe staple: the classic button-up shirt. Adjust a pattern to your own unique body, so you can use it as often as you like.

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Making Pyjamas for Junior Sewers
Feb
4
to Feb 5

Making Pyjamas for Junior Sewers

2 day workshop //  2-6pm both days // Cost: £100 // Level: Beginner (open to those with experience too) // Age Suitability: 10-16years // Instructor: Susie Haigh of Podnip

Learn how to use a sewing machine to make your very own set of pyjama bottoms. This fun-filled 2-day workshop is design to introduce our upcoming generation to the wonderful work of sewing and making their own clothes! 

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Junior Sewing Workshop
Feb
4
to Feb 5
beginners, kids, sewing

Junior Sewing Workshop

2-day Weekend Workshop // 10am-12:30pm, both days // Age Suitability: 6-10 years (although older children welcome; see description below) // Cost: £65 (including fabric & cushion pad) // Instructor: Susie Haigh

Led by designer, Susie Haigh, this fun filled weekend workshop is the ideal kid-sized introduction to the fabulous world of sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine and make your very own cushion cover, with a personalised appliqué design.

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Making Clothes: Beyond Basic
Jan
31
6:30 PM18:30

Making Clothes: Beyond Basic

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. 

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Unlocking Your Overlocker
Jan
28
10:00 AM10:00

Unlocking Your Overlocker

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. 

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Introduction to Sewing
Jan
21
10:00 AM10:00

Introduction to Sewing

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. 

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