School of Sewing

Sewing Class

The School of Sewing is based in Ashby de la Zouch, close to J 22 & J 24 of the M1 motorway or J 12 & J13 of the M42/A42. We have two teaching rooms on the first and second floor above our fabric shop Fabulous Fabric.

There is a Sewing Cafe at the front of the shop where we hold 2 hour taster classes or if you are attending a class in the Sewing School why not stay a little longer and practise your new found skills!

The majority of our workshops run from 10am to 4pm and are rated for suitability – details can be found on each workshop page. Workshops are highly practical in nature and each tutor is an expert in their field.

If you like to join us on a workshop you can book on line or call us on 01530 416300 or download a booking form and send it to us by snail mail.

Alison Smith

Sewing Workshop

Alison still teaches the majority of the workshops, and is an expert on all aspects of dressmaking, tailoring and corsetry. It is also possible to undertake a City & Guilds qualification under Alison’s supervision.

Sew Step By Step book by Alison Smith

Alison participates at many sewing shows around the country, writes magazine articles and has participated in TV programmes. Alison is also the author of two books The Sewing Book and Sew Step by Step. Alison is currently writing a new book due to be published in September 2012!

Make 2012 the year you come and take a sewing class.