Design and make a pair of shorts made from beautiful donated fabrics. Our experienced and degree-level fashion tutors will be on hand to guide you every step of the way. This course is perfect for beginners and for those who have been to us before.

Calling all Squish-mallow and JellyCat fans, we have the perfect workshop for you! Make an adorable plushie inspired by the incredibly popular squish mallow and jellycat teddies. In 3 days you will come away with a well-made boba or heart teddy for yourself, or a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Learn how to pattern cut and sew fabric, hand sew and decorate your plushie.

Fashion-forward sewing for tweens at The Fashion School this summer!

Young designers will have the chance to sew their very own chic cami top inspired by the effortlessly cool looks of Subdued and Urban Outfitters.

This workshop is all about learning real fashion-industry techniques while creating wearable, stylish pieces that reflect today's most popular looks. Students will be guided through working with stretch and woven fabrics and will learn how to master the signature details seen on their favourite high-street brands, including:

✨ Shirring (elastic gathering)
🎀 Lace attachment for a feminine finish
🧵 Sewing with industrial and domestic machines, including:

Coverstitch machine
Overlocker (serger)
Sewing machine
Digital embroidery machine
Gathering foot attachment

Get ready to sew and create your very own street dance bag in this exciting 3-day workshop! You will learn the basics of sewing while making a custom street dance bag you can wear and show off. With step-by-step guidance from our skilled instructors, young creators will develop confidence in their sewing skills while expressing their own unique style!

Learn how to use sewing machines, cut fabric, and sew. Personalise your bag with sequins, vinyl, embroidery, or cool patches to make it your own! This hands-on workshop is designed to keep children entertained, engaged, and inspired throughout the entire experience.

Sew Like a Pop Star!
Channel your inner Olivia Rodrigo or Sabrina Carpenter and design a garment that’s ready for the spotlight. Whether it’s a sparkly mini dress, a plaid ra-ra skirt, a 90s-inspired slip dress, or a cropped jacket, you’ll choose from our gorgeous range of sustainably sourced and dead-stock fabrics to create your own stage-worthy look. Our fashion tutors will guide you from design to final stitch, teaching you skills in sewing, pattern adaptation, and creative detailing so you leave with a piece that’s totally you. Perfect for beginners and budding fashionistas alike.

Explore our exclusive pattern library and kickstart your wardrobe transformation this Autumn!
Will you make a stylish new top, a chic skirt, or even a quirky pencil case? Whatever your project, our expert fashion tutors will support you every step of the way—from initial design to final stitches.
Choose from a stunning selection of sustainably sourced and deadstock designer fabrics.
Whether you're just starting out or have experience behind the machine, this course is designed for all skill levels.

Hi, I'm Caroline, the founder of TFS and teaching at this fashion illustration workshop. I taught fashion illustration for over 20 years at different universities and to our children in the early days of the school when it was just me. Always lots of fun and the children learned solid foundation illustration skills to take into their own designs and subsequent illustrations.

What we will do
Start the day with half an hour of short drawing exercises to bring the group together as we bond as a creative group
Discover proportion and stance as we create our own fashion templates
Experiment with different drawing media
Experience working with per printed templates
Group drawing exercise
Develop drawing techniques and composition through a final fashion illustration

What you will take home
Fashion development illustrations
Experimental fashion drawings
1 final fashion drawing

Sustainable Fashion Week Workshop!

Turn old jeans or shorts into a ruffled Y2K-style skirt! Sew, frill, upcycle, and add sparkle. Fun, fashionable, and wearable creation for 8–14s.

Bring in old jeans or shorts to upcycle. Optional: old jewellery to embellish.
We provide all other equipment and materials. You are also welcome to bring in your own fabrics.

Sustainable Fashion Week Workshop!

Join crochet designer Tiana Esparon for a creative, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn to make your own flower charm using yarn made from recycled t-shirts and jumpers.

This workshop supports sustainability in fashion by using eco-friendly yarn that contains no harmful dyes. Its soft, chunky texture makes it perfect for beginners – easy to work with and ideal for learning new stitches.

You’ll be guided through several foundational crochet techniques, including chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. By the end, you'll have created your own colourful flower charm, ready to attach to your keys or bag using the keychain hardware provided.

No experience necessary – all materials and tools are included. Come learn a new skill, repurpose textiles, and walk away with something handmade and joyful.

Sustainable Fashion Week Denim Repair Workshop at The Fashion School!

Repair tears with Liberty print appliqué patches.
Alter lengths with decorative trims.
Decorate and repair your denim with embroidery.

No previous experience required and all materials provided, just bring your jeans!

Skills: All hand sewing (appliqué, patchwork piecing, embroidery, adding buttons)