


6 – 17 year olds
6 Burnsall Street, First Floor, SW3 3ST

"Our daughter really, really enjoyed the Brandy Melville alterations workshop. This was the perfect short class for a smaller tween girl who really wants to participate in her friends’ teen fashion but can’t wear clothes right off the rack because of her size. Our daughter took home new skills and already applied them to her new clothes. She gained a wardrobe tailored for her and stronger self-confidence. I would definitely encourage you to continue this workshop.
This was her second summer at the sewing school. She hopes to be back next year!"
Christmas Workshops:
13th - 31st December
Festive Keepsake Bag Workshop (Mother & Daughter)
13th December
9+ year olds
10.00am - 3.00pm
Spend a creative day together designing and sewing your own festive gift or tote bag. Choose fabrics, trims, and details to make it truly special – perfect as a Christmas keepsake or handmade present.
Options include:
Festive tote shopper bag
Makeup/skincare travel bag
Pencil case
Velvet tie bag
Y2K/Denim Flip Workshop
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 - 12 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Think slip dresses, up-cycled denim, miniskirts, lace & bows with a 90s flair and cosy layers.
Are you a Subdued, Hollister, Brandy Melville or Urban Outfitters fan? Inspired by your favourite brands, this workshop is all about creating cool, on-trend festive looks with a 90s influence. Perfect for fashion-loving tweens!
Project idea: a statement skirt using rich burgundy or checked fabrics, exploring texture and colour mixing of satin, suede, checks and rich tones.
Sparkle & Shine: Christmas Party Dress Workshop
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
7 - 11 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Design and sew your very own Christmas party dress! Pick festive fabrics, add sparkle, and create a show-stopping look to wear for the holidays. No experience needed – just bring your imagination!
Angel Wings Embroidery Sweatpants Workshop
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Design and make your own pair of embroidered trousers using our professional digital embroidery machine!
Choose from a range of styles including sweatpants, folded yoga pants, patchwork denim or cosy pyjama trousers. You’ll experiment with embroidery design placement and use our most popular motifs – angel wings and stars – inspired by Subdued! We also offer a patchwork design as an alternative to embroidery.
Learn about garment construction, embroidery design, and sewing techniques while creating something totally unique to you.
Perfect for creative young fashion lovers who want to explore digital design and garment-making in a fun, supportive studio environment.
Christmas Party Outfit Lab
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
12 - 17 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Design and sew your own Christmas party outfit – whether it’s a sparkling skirt, chic dress, or matching set. Use festive fabrics and trims to create a look you’ll love wearing to holiday celebrations.
Sew Your Own Cami Top
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Design and sew a woven cami top, perfect for layering this season. Learn cutting, stitching, and finishing techniques while creating a stylish wardrobe staple.
Make a Personalised Patchwork Quilted Christmas Stocking with Liberty fabric
15th - 27th Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
With Christmas fast approaching make a beautiful stocking to leave out for Santa to fill with presents on Christmas Eve or give to a loved one as an extra special Christmas gift.
Under the guidance of our quilting tutor Jodie you will quickly learn the basic skills required to quilt by hand and machine to make your own Christmas stocking. We have a wide selection of Liberty fabric scraps in Christmas colours for you to choose from to make your own unique stocking.
Beginner friendly, no previous skills required.
Make a Beaded/Sequin Top: Sparkle & Stitch
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 -14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Create your own statement sequin cami top – perfect for the festive season and inspired by this year ’s trending looks from Subdued. You’ll learn how to cut, stitch, and finish your garment using sparkly fabrics and trims, and you can even add lace for an elegant touch. A great project for all levels, this workshop is ideal for anyone who loves a bit of shimmer and wants to design something unique to wear or gift this season.
Cowl/Halterneck Top Workshop: Inspired by Subdued
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Make an on-trend, stylish cowl or halterneck top inspired by Subdued’s signature party pieces. In this workshop you’ll create a fancy, fashion-forward top that you can dress up or down for any occasion.
Choose your fabric, learn simple but effective sewing techniques, and walk away with a gorgeous handmade top that looks straight out of a teen fashion edit.
Make an Advent Calendar/Jewellery Box with Liberty Fabric
15th - 17th Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Join us for a festive, no-sew workshop where you’ll create your own advent calendar box of mini drawers using beautiful Liberty Christmas fabrics.
This 3-hour session runs from 15–17 December, 10am–1pm. All materials are provided — just bring a snack and a drink. All budding creatives are warmly welcome!
Alternatively, you may choose to make a keepsake box of mini drawers for jewellery and precious items using non-festive prints.
Mini Mannequin Draping a Dress Workshop
18th December
7 - 14 year olds
10.00am - 1.00pm
Embrace the fantasy with chiffons, brocade, and tulle in this mindfully creative, no-sew workshop—one of the most popular aspects of our program. Children love the immediate, spectacular results achieved with just a few pins!
The session begins with confidence-building exercises where students learn fundamental fashion principles, such as defining the 'centre front and back.' Young creatives will learn to drape and manipulate fabrics using basic techniques before being put into small teams for creative challenges (e.g., Met Gala, Party, Prom). Which team will win?
Each child will then work on their own individual design. This calm and freeing "in the moment" workshop encourages spontaneous creativity, eliminating time spent on overthinking, releasing any anxiety or self doubt..
As the garment is pinned, not sewn, on the stand, we will photograph your child's designs throughout the workshop and send the images to you afterwards. Children are welcome to take their fabrics home.
Winter Wardrobe Workshop
17th - 18th Dec, 2 days
7 - 12 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Design and sew your dream winter outfit inspired by your favourite TikTok fashion trends! From cosy coquette knits and bow details to sparkly Christmas party looks and timeless preppy styles, create a garment you’ll love to wear this festive season.
Learn how to use a sewing machine, follow a pattern, and finish your piece to a professional standard — perfect for complete beginners or budding designers wanting to build their winter wardrobe.
Make A Cosy Wrap Cardigan
18th - 19th Dec, 2 days
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Sew your own ballet-style wrap cardigan, the must-have knitwear piece for winter. Soft, stylish, and endlessly versatile.
Fashion Illustration: Design Your Collection
19th December
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Learn to sketch, colour, and design your own festive fashion collection. Play with Christmas palettes, textures, and winter trends while building your illustration skills. A perfect creative day for young designers!
Make Your Signature Perfume
19th December
8 - 14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
Blend and bottle your own Christmas-inspired fragrance, from warming spices to festive florals and sweet vanilla. Create a scent to gift or wear to holiday occasions – all materials included.
Learn about base, heart and top notes, mixing, and perfume design while creating your personal scent. You will decorate your bottle to make it personalised to you, and create a designer pouch.
Design Your Festive Fashion Collection
22nd December
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Our Classic Fashion Illustration Workshop! Design your own outfit to decorate your room. Learn to sketch, colour, and design your own festive fashion collection. Play with Christmas palettes, textures, and winter trends while building your illustration skills. A perfect creative day for young designers!
HAF: Sustainable Wash Bag Workshop
29th - 30th Dec, 2 days
9 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme and is free for children eligible for Free School Meals in Kensington & Chelsea.
Avoid the post-Christmas blues and join us for two creative days designing and making your very own wash, skincare, or travel bag — perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift!
All fabrics are sustainable, donated by local London designers as part of our mission to reduce fashion waste. Depending on your skill level (and whether you’ve joined us before!), you can explore patchwork, appliqué, inserting zips, adding a lining, piping, or even digital embroidery.
HAF: Sustainable Wash Bag Workshop
29th - 30th Dec, 2 days
9 - 14 year olds
2.00pm - 6.00pm
PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme and is free for children eligible for Free School Meals in Kensington & Chelsea.
Avoid the post-Christmas blues and join us for two creative days designing and making your very own wash, skincare, or travel bag — perfect for yourself or as a thoughtful gift!
All fabrics are sustainable, donated by local London designers as part of our mission to reduce fashion waste. Depending on your skill level (and whether you’ve joined us before!), you can explore patchwork, appliqué, inserting zips, adding a lining, piping, or even digital embroidery.
Cosy Pyjamas Workshop
29th - 31st Dec, 3 days
8 - 14 year olds
9.00am - 1.00pm
Sew your own set of comfy pyjamas. Learn pattern cutting, sewing techniques, and finishing details – then snuggle up in your handmade creation all winter long.

















