Come to The Fashion School and sew your own dreamy, floaty top inspired by the iconic LoveShackFancy aesthetic.

Explore soft fabrics, romantic ruffles and delicate construction techniques as you design and make a top that feels truly you. Guided by our expert tutors, you’ll learn how to attach straps, work with facings, and create beautiful frills that give your garment that signature LoveShackFancy shape and detail.

Over three creative mornings, teens will design and make one to two garments for spring, depending on skill level, experience and garment choice. Students will explore current trends, colour palettes, fabric choices and personal style, learning how designers think when building a seasonal collection.

This workshop is ideal for teens who want to develop their creative voice while building practical sewing and design skills. Whether you’re refining your style or starting from scratch, our tutors will support you through every stage — from concept to finished garment.

Spring is around the corner! On this course, you will be taught the A-Z skills on how to design and create your own elasticated skirt ready for the Spring weather. Our experienced fashion tutors will be on hand to support you every step of the way. This course is perfect for beginners and the more advanced!

Join us for our Heritage Dress Workshop, a creative and confidence-building sewing course designed especially for young fashion lovers.

Over three action-packed days, students will design and sew their very own picnic-worthy heritage dress — perfect for spring days and easily layered for cooler weather.

This exclusive new design combines a much-loved ra-ra skirt with an effortlessly stylish cami top, creating a timeless silhouette that’s both playful and practical.

Using pre-cut patterned squares of Liberty fabric and up cycled cotton, each student (open to adults, teens and children aged 9+) will make a 100% original puff cushion.

This workshop was originally requested by two of our regular young students so Jodie, our quilting tutor, sat down with them to design and make some prototypes and together helped shape the course.

Under the guidance of our quilting tutor, Jodie, you will quickly learn the basic skills required to quilt by machine to make your individual cushion. Also suitable for more experienced students a they will be encouraged to make more complicated puffs!
We have a wide selection of Liberty fabric squares for you to choose from to suit your individual taste and make your puff cushion unique.

Make your own stretchy eyelet headband — the perfect trendy accessory to finish any outfit.

Students will learn how to work with stretch fabrics, set eyelets, and construct a comfortable, well-fitting headband. 

If time allows, participants can customise their headbands with extra decorations such as trims, charms or embellishments to make them truly unique.

Create a beautifully made angel wing makeup or skincare bag, perfect for sleepovers, travel and everyday use. Decorate your bag using either digital embroidery or appliqué, learning how to place and secure decorative panels for a professional finish.

Learn how to construct bag panels and insert a zip.

This workshop is ideal for teens who want to develop their sewing skills while creating something stylish and practical they’ll genuinely use.

Beginner-friendly with extension options for more confident sewers

Bring your Labubu or Lafufu (real or fake — all welcome!) and dive into two days of creative fashion-making at The Fashion School.

In this playful, skills-packed workshop, students will make a Labubu-inspired outfit using a mix of crochet, hand sewing, appliqué and machine sewing techniques. Young designers will create one garment and one accessory, learning how different techniques come together to build a complete look.

Garment options include:
Onesie
Tutu
Bandeau top
Dress or skirt

Accessory options include:
Tote bag
Charms and decorative details

Create your own on-trend lace bandeau or wrap cardigan working with beautiful stretch lace fabrics. 

Students will learn how to confidently sew stretch fabrics using:
Coverstitch machines for professional hems
Overlockers for clean, durable seams
A standard sewing machine for stretch construction techniques

Learn how to sketch fashion figures, develop outfit ideas, and bring your designs to life with colour and texture.
We’ll explore spring colour palettes, fabrics, patterns and upcoming trends, while building confidence in fashion illustration techniques. Students will experiment with different materials and learn how designers communicate ideas through drawing.