Courses

Let us help you demystify design to create your own personal wardrobe of gorgeous clothes!

All our courses are designed for confident beginners or intermediate sewists.

I am bilingual and speak fluent Welsh.

Day courses are held between 10.00 - 12.30pm and evening courses between 6.00 - 8.30pm (unless otherwise stated).

Classes are held at our Sewing with Style studio just above the Quilting Bee, 30 Queens Road, Llandudno LL30 1AZ

You should be competent in the use of a sewing machine to get the best out of our classes.

Introducing the 'Go Two Piece' PDF pattern

  • Intensive Beginners - 1 Day Course

    Saturday, 13 September

    Course duration: 9.00 - 4.30pm

    **2 SPACES LEFT**

    Course Suitability: beginner

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, The Quilting Bee, Craig y Don, Llandudno

    • You will start by choosing your fabrics for both designs. 
    • Practicalities: Threading your machine, cutting your bag and vest top.
    • We will then practice straight stitching before we get stuck in!
    • Make a stylish origami knot bag and learn how to sew around a curve, insert a lining and decorate by using origami pleating techniques
    • In the afternoon, we will make a cotton vest top where you will learn how to fit your pattern, add facings and top stitch.

    At the end of the day, you will have two items that you can show off with pride!

    Course includes all materials and instructions which you can take home with you.

    Please bring your own sewing machine, or if you prefer, we can loan you a machine for a small sum.

    More information 
  • Winter Coat - 5 week series - Evening

    Wednesday's (apart from first week)

    9 October with the last date being 5 November

    BEGINNERS COAT

    6.00 - 8.30pm

    You can make the sew along lapelled 'great coat' or make any coat that you choose or this beginners coat as pictured.

    Learning points:

    • Fitting a jacket
    • Pockets in the side seams
    • Adding sleeves
    • Adding a lining

    The use of top of the range overlockers are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons.  There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.

    Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.

    More information 
  • Winter Coat - 5 week series - Day

    Thursday's

    9 October with the last date being 6 November

    **SORRY - SOLD OUT**

    9.00 - 12.30pm

    You can make the sew along lapelled 'great coat' or make any coat that you choose.

    Learning points:

    • Adding lapels
    • Welt pockets
    • Adding a lining

    The use of top of the range overlockers are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons.  There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.

    Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.

    More information 
  • Saturday Sewing - Morning Session

    Saturday, 25 October

    Timing: 9.30 - 12.30pm

    Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project?  We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!

    The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session.  Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project. 

    Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake! 

    More information 
  • Saturday Sewing - Afternoon Session

    Saturday, 25 October

    Timing: 1.30 - 4.30pm

    Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project?  We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!

    The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session.  Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project. 

    Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake! 

    More information 
  • Go Two Piece - 1 Day Course

    Sunday, 26 October

    09.00 - 4.00pm

    Come and join to make our new pattern! The Go Two Piece.

    This outfit will take you from casual to cocktails in an instant.

    The gentle fluid lines hugs the body without being too restrictive. The top has a batwing sleeve, cuffs and a chunky waistband. The skirt is straight with a slight flair also finished with a chunky waistband.

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  • Starting Dressmaking - 1 Day Course

    Saturday, 1 November

    Timing: 09:30 - 17:00hrs

    **SOLD OUT**

    Location: The Quilting Bee, Llandudno

    Make your first garment fitted to your body.  

    • Cutting the pattern to your body measurements
    • Cutting the fabric
    • Creating the garment using our own Janome machines (or bring your own) and Babylock overlockers
    • Final press and fit

    This course includes your own Simplicity pattern and all materials.  

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  • French Couture Jacket - 4.5 day course

    09:00hrs Friday 7 November until 12:30hrs on Tuesday 11 November

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs

    **SOLD OUT - see new courses in 2026**

    The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple.  The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques.  Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style.  Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.

    We will start by making a toile (practice garment).  From then we will fit the garment to your figure and make adjustments to the pattern.  The following days will be spent cutting the beautiful tweed (possible pattern matching!), quilting, fitting a sleeve, adding pockets, fringing (optional), gimp braiding (optional) and using hidden techniques to make this a truly beautiful addition to your wardrobe.

    Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.

    What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.

    Payment Plan:

    £125 deposit (non refundable) on booking

    £135 mid payment 6 September

    £135 due 3 October

    Total price: £395

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  • Christmas Blouse Series - Evening

    Wednesday's - 4 week series

    12 November with the last date being 3 December.

    BEGINNERS

    6.00 - 8.30pm

    We have two sew along blouses: the Vogue 1902 or Vogue 1824. Or you can make a garment of your choice!

    Make in crepe backed satin, leopard print, classic black or sequin! The choice is yours!

    The use of top of the range overlockers are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons.  There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.

    Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.

    More information 
  • Christmas Blouse Series - Evening

    Thursday's - 4 week series

    13 November with the last date being 4 December.

    9.00 - 12.30pm

    We have two sew along blouses: the Vogue 1902 or Vogue 1824. Or you can make a garment of your choice!

    Make in crepe backed satin, leopard print, classic black or sequin! The choice is yours!

    The use of top of the range overlockers are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons.  There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.

    Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.

    More information 
  • Saturday Sewing - Morning Session

    Saturday, 15 November

    Timing: 9.30 - 12.30pm

    Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project?  We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!

    The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session.  Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project. 

    Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake! 

    More information 
  • Saturday Sewing - Afternoon Session

    Saturday, 15 November

    Timing: 1.30 - 4.30pm

    Why not spend some time with us at Sewing with Style at the Quilting Bee to work on your own project?  We will be on hand to help you achieve the perfect fit and finish!

    The Sewing with Style Studio holds a small number of stations so you will have attention from us throughout the session.  Please remember to bring your own sewing machine and project. 

    Supplied: overlocker & iron plus cuppa and cake! 

    More information 
  • Intensive Beginners - 1 Day Course

    Sunday, 16 November

    Course Suitability: beginner
    **SOLD OUT**

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, The Quilting Bee, Craig y Don, Llandudno

    • You will start by choosing your fabrics for both designs. 
    • Practicalities: Threading your machine, cutting your bag and vest top.
    • We will then practice straight stitching before we get stuck in!
    • Make a stylish origami knot bag and learn how to sew around a curve, insert a lining and decorate by using origami pleating techniques
    • In the afternoon, we will make a cotton vest top where you will learn how to fit your pattern, add facings and top stitch.

    At the end of the day, you will have two items that you can show off with pride!

    Course includes all materials and instructions which you can take home with you.

    Please bring your own sewing machine, or if you prefer, we can loan you a machine for a small sum.

    More information 
  • French Couture Jacket

    09:00hrs Saturday 21 February

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs

    The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple.  The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques.  Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style.  Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.

    Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.

    What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.

    Payment Plan available

    Total price: £405

    More information 
  • Trousers - Barrel leg or Tailored

    Two day course - Saturday and Sunday, 7 & 8 February

    Join us to make a pair tailored trousers or the more casual cargo pants.  Learning points: fitting trousers, fly front seam, waistband, welt back pockets.

    Session timings are from 09:00 - 16:30hrs on both days

    The use of top of the range overlockers from Janome and Jukki are included, plus the use of cutting tables and irons.  There is a fully stocked haberdashery at the Quilting Bee downstairs, therefore any forgotten bits can be purchased at class.

    Tea, coffee plus a treat is included.

    More information 
  • French Couture Jacket

    09:00hrs Saturday 9 May

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs

    The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple.  The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques.  Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style.  Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.

    Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.

    What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.

    Payment Plan available

    Total price: £405

    More information 
  • French Couture Jacket

    09:00hrs Saturday 15 August

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs

    The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple.  The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques.  Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style.  Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.

    Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.

    What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.

    Payment Plan available

    Total price: £405

    More information 
  • French Couture Jacket

    09:00hrs Saturday 7 November

    Days 1, 2, 3, 4: 09:30 - 16:30hrs, Day 5: 09:30 - 12:30hrs

    The French Style jacket is a wardrobe staple.  The deceptively simple shape hides a multitude of couture techniques.  Come and join us to make this classic at Sewing with Style.  Lose yourself in the hand sewing techniques honed in the ateliers in Paris.

    Course inclusions: Exclusive Sewing with Style French Couture Jacket Pattern (not available for general sale), high quality interfacing for the full jacket, specialist tuition in French Couture Techniques.

    Location: Sewing with Style Studio, an airy studio based above the popular Quilting and Haberdashery shop in Craig y Don, Llandudno.

    What you need to bring: your own sewing machine (we do have a small number that can be hired at a nominal fee), your fabric, sewing kit.

    Payment Plan available

    Total price: £405

    More information