YOUR SOFA = YOUR CLASSROOM
Do you want to start sewing or take your skills to the next level?
Now you can get a front row seat at Tilly and the Buttons sewing classes by taking an online video workshop from home!
“Sewing’s new star” – Mollie Makes
Our workshops are taught by Tilly Walnes, award-winning and best-selling sewing author, teacher and founder of popular pattern company Tilly and the Buttons.
OUR WORKSHOPS
LEVEL 1: LEARN TO SEW SKIRTS
Want to start making your own clothes? Learn the essentials of garment construction as you make your first skirt.
LEVEL 1: MAKE FRIENDS WITH A SEWING MACHINE
Become confident using a sewing machine - from perfect threading through stitching to fixing common issues.
LEVEL 1: SEW AN EASY DRESS
Learn a ton of essential sewing skills and boost your creative confidence with this beginner-friendly online workshop.
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW A BUTTON-FRONT DRESS OR BLOUSE
Make a beautiful Nell blouse or dress, while learning a wealth of fundamental garment sewing techniques along the way – including sewing darts, gathers, buttonholes, set in sleeves… and lots more!
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW JERSEY TOPS
Get to grips with sewing comfy, stretchy jersey fabric on a home sewing machine - no overlocker or serger required!
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW KNICKERS
Sew along with Hannah, the creator of Evie La Lùve lingerie, and make your own Iris knickers. Once you've made one pair, you’ll be hooked!
LEVEL 2: SEW YOUR OWN KNOCKOUT DRESS
Learn the fundamentals of dressmaking while making a gorgeous fitted dress - from darts and perfectly matched seams, to invisible zips, set in sleeves and more!
LEVEL 3: LEARN TO SEW SWIMWEAR
Sew along with Hannah from Evie La Lùve and make your own Coralie swimwear.
LEVEL 3: MAKE FRIENDS WITH AN OVERLOCKER OR SERGER
Take your sewing to the next level with the help of an overlocker or serger.
LEVEL 3: SEW A SWEATSHIRT ON AN OVERLOCKER OR SERGER
Learn to sew stretch knit fabrics on an overlocker or serger with Tilly’s online sewing workshop. This video class will guide you through making a raglan sleeve sweatshirt from start to finish using your overlocker or serger, providing an essential introduction to sewing stretch knit fabrics.
LEVEL 3: SEW YOUR OWN SHIRT OR SHIRT DRESS
Take your skills to the next level by making your own impressive button-down.