Established in 1992, welcome to the premier Sewing School in the UK. Workshops on Dressmaking, Fitting, Tailoring and Modern Couture Techniques.

Sewing Retreats

Join me on a three or four day sewing retreat.

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Pop up Workshops

One or two day workshops

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Online Classes

Sew with Alison

Sew with Alison at home. Unable to attend a class? Purchase a class to download and learn at your own pace. Each video book is split into chapters. Learn, whenever and wherever you like.

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School of Sewing Members Club

A monthly subscription club. Every Friday a new video is posted, this may be on fitting, a technique, a pattern hack and so much more. Other features include special member offers (including offers on the Sew with Alison videos) and a forum to chat and ask questions.

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The Sewing Book

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“I have been attending 'The School of Sewing' for many years and in that time have gained City and Guilds and Diplomas, whilst also enjoying lots of workshops. Alison is an excellent teacher and I cannot recommend the school highly enough.”

Amanda Burrows