One-to-One Sewing Workshop

Want to add to your sewing skills, get help with a current project, or get more confident in sewing? This one-to-one sewing workshop is a great way to ask an expert all the questions you may have so you can leave sewing with confidence!

Sewing can be intimidating, but all that is taken away when someone shows you how to do things properly.

In this one-to-one workshop you are able to bring any sewing project you want to work on, just give the host a heads up on what you want to work on. Equipment and machines are available, but you can bring your own machine if you'd like.

Bring your own fabric or project, or you can use the studio's plain cotton calico which is perfect for a practice run. If you don't have a project in mind, your host is happy to give you something that in manageable within the 3-hour class.

What to expect:

  • Confidence tackling sewing hurdles
  • Help with a current sewing project
  • One-to-one help and guidance from an expert
  • A free home essentials sewing kit worth £25

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult £75

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest

How to get there

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Refreshments available

COVID-19 guidelines

  • For workshops at the studio everyone must wear a mask, hands to be washed or sanitised at the studio.
  • Door will be open for circulation and fan will also be on so be sure to wear a few extra layers. All equipment will be sanitised before and after each workshop.
  • I just ask that everyone is mindful when attending these workshops, so if you are showing any symptoms please be tested and let's keep each other safe.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 5 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 5 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Set Square Patterns

A stone's throw from Bristol city centre, among Church Road's buzzing independent shops, you’ll find Set Square Patterns. A creative design studio run by freelance pattern cutter Carla Diogo, which hosts pattern cutting and sewing workshops. From sewing lessons and workshops to limited-edition garments and accessories, Set Square Patterns has it all. This studio's here to help you fall in love with your clothes and fall out of love with fast fashion.

Carla Diogo

​Carla has been a pattern cutter in the fashion industry for over 10 years while living in London and has worked for both high street and high end designers from women's wear to children's wear.

Carla graduated from the London College of Fashion having completed a degree in Fashion Design Technology and prior to that studied 2 years of Handcraft and Production Tailoring after completing a BTEC in Fashion and Clothing also at the London College Of Fashion.

Since moving to Bristol Carla has set up her own creative studio where she takes on commission work and teaches pattern cutting and sewing workshops and also creates her own Pdf digital home sewing patterns.

Sustainability is a big part of Set Square Patterns ethos, we believe that everyone should know some sewing skills to be able to mend repair and alter their own garments confidently so we buy less and reduce waste.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Set Square Patterns.

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest