Youth Sewing Workshop

Want to learn practical skills, get creative, and make your clothes truly yours — for free?

Join our Youth Sewing Workshop — no experience needed!

Thanks to funding from ECCAN, we’re running FREE Sewing Workshops for young people aged 14–21. Whether you’re brand new to sewing or already have a few DIY projects under your belt, this is your chance to build useful skills, gain confidence, and have fun.

Sewing is a powerful skill — it’s creative, eco-friendly, good for your mental health, and helps reduce waste by reworking or repairing clothes instead of throwing them away.

A Taste of What You Can Do:

• Learn the basics of sewing with a machine — step by step, even if you’ve never used one before. You’ll make a washbag, tote bag, or your own creation to practise.

• Explore seams and finishing techniques — the building blocks of sewing.

• Try out alterations and hems — make your clothes fit better or change up their style.

• Learn mending skills — from hand-stitching to dry felting, discover how repairs can be creative.

• Rework your own item — bring something you love but don’t wear, or a piece that needs fixing, and give it a new life.

We’ll provide all the equipment and some materials. And yes, there’ll be cookies too!

It’s not just about sewing — the club is also a chance to hang out with others your age, share ideas, and relax in a welcoming space. You’ll leave with new skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging to a community that values creativity, sustainability, and self-expression.