Adult Sewing Course

The SewCiety School is running a four-week adult sewing course at St Paul's Church Hall on Blandford Road in Fleetville, starting Saturday 21 November. It's a Saturday afternoon commitment that runs through the end of the year, with sessions on 21 November, 28 November, 5 December and 12 December, each from 14:30 to 16:30. Beginners are welcome, so you don't need to have ever touched a sewing machine to sign up.

Across the four sessions, you pick a project that suits your interests rather than following a single set pattern. The examples given are pyjama bottoms, a bag, cushion covers, simple curtains, alterations, or an upcycled item — so you can make something you'll actually use, or take in a piece of clothing that needs fixing. The tuition is tailored to what you need as you go, covering machine sewing, seams, hems, measuring, patterns, cutting, construction, fitting and finishing. Machines and equipment are provided, which is a big plus if you don't own one; you might just need to buy your main fabric or any specialist materials after the first session once you've settled on your project.

The course is run by The SewCiety School, a creative and supportive sewing school for all skill levels. They do small-group courses and workshops for children, teens and adults, alongside private tuition, after-school clubs, home visits and sewing parties for beginners, hobbyists and fashion students. Beyond the craft itself, they talk about focus, confidence and mental wellbeing, and they collaborate with schools and local authorities to deliver structured sewing programmes. St Paul's Church Hall on Blandford Road is a church and community venue that hosts public talks, workshops and community events alongside its regular church programme.

The cost is £225, which covers all four sessions. That's Saturdays 21 November, 28 November, 5 December and 12 December, 14:30-16:30, at St Paul's Church Hall, Blandford Road, St Albans, AL1 4JP.