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Sewing Classes in Edinburgh:
Group Lessons, Workshops & Learn‑to‑Sew Courses
Our sewing classes in Edinburgh help beginners and improvers build practical dressmaking skills through small-group lessons, creative workshops and personalised guidance. From beginner foundations to advanced tailoring, intimate evening workshops in our Edinburgh studio are guided by an expert tutor with a genuine love of the craft.
7
Max per class
5
Courses available
£64
Starting from
✦ Our Dressmaking & Sewing Courses
Every course is delivered in our Edinburgh studio in small groups of no more than seven, ensuring every learner receives personal attention and genuine guidance throughout.
Beginner
Introduction to Sewing Skills
The perfect first step for those who have never sewn before
This two-session beginner’s sewing class gives you the essential skills and confidence to use a sewing machine, work with fabric, and complete your first project, a handmade cushion with a zipper, yours to take home.
Sessions
2 Evenings
Over 2 weeks
Time
6:15 – 8:45 pm
2.5 hours each
Class Size
Max 7
Personal guidance
Project
Cushion with Zip
Yours to take home
Use a sewing machine with confidence
Work with fabric & zips
Sew a cushion project
Core machine & finishing skills
£64
Intermediate
Universal Top Making
For those ready to move from projects to wearable garments
Learn to draft patterns from your own body measurements and construct wearable tops using both knit and woven fabrics. By the end of the course you will have created at least one fitted garment and the skills to make many more.
Sessions
3 Evenings
Over 3 weeks
Time
6:15 – 8:45 pm
2.5 hours each
Class Size
Max 7
Personal guidance
Ideal for
Beginner graduates
Or Intermediates
Draft your own patterns
Knit & woven fabrics
machine sewing
Bring your own fabric
£144
Higher- intermediate
Universal Shirt Tailoring
The technical foundations of bespoke shirt construction
Master the essential elements of tailored shirt-making from drafting a shirt block to constructing collars, cuffs, plackets, and yokes. A demanding and rewarding course for those ready to elevate their craftsmanship toward bespoke tailoring.
Sessions
4 Evenings
Over 4 weeks
Time
6:15 – 8:45 pm
2.5 hours each
Class Size
Max 7
Personal guidance
Ideal for
Intermediate graduates
Or equivalent skill
Draft a shirt block
Collars, cuffs & yokes
Hand-finishing techniques
Bespoke fit refinement
£175
Creative · Any Level
Luxury Pyjama Making
Treat yourself to something beautifully personal
Create a luxurious, fitted pyjama set from silky satin tops to soft flannel bottoms tailored to your own measurements and personal style. A creative and indulgent course for anyone who loves comfort, elegance, and making something truly their own.
Sessions
3 Evenings
Over 3 weeks
Time
6:15 – 8:45 pm
2.5 hours each
Class Size
Max 7
Personal guidance
Project
Full Pyjama Set
Yours to take home
Satin, flannel & cotton
Made-to-measure fit
Pockets & waistbands
Beautiful as a gift
Coming Soon
✦ Running Now — Saturday Mornings
All Levels · Weekend
Six-Week Saturday Tailoring Course
Garment construction and fit at a relaxed Saturday pace
Discover how beautifully fitted garments are made in this six-week weekend course. Learn to measure, cut, shape, and construct a tailored garment from start to finish with demonstrations, individual support, and time to practise properly between sessions.
Sessions
6 Saturdays
One per week
Time
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
2 hours each
Class Size
Max 7
Personal guidance
Suitable for
Higher-intermediate level
Not total beginners
Take accurate measurements
Darts, seams & shaping
Professional finishing
Tailored garment to keep
£249
✦ SUMMER INTENSIVE — JULY 2026
MASTERCLASS · 9-DAY INTENSIVE
Bespoke Jacket Masterclass
Draft, cut and tailor your own bespoke jacket in nine days
Our most advanced course: a nine-day summer intensive where
you draft a jacket pattern from your own measurements, then cut,
fit and construct a fully tailored bespoke jacket. Small group of
six, with close one-to-one guidance at every stage.
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Sessions
9 Days
Across two weeks
Time
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
5 hours each
Class Size
Max 6
Personal guidance
Suitable for
Higher-intermediate level
Not total beginners
Draft your own jacket pattern
Canvas, collar & sleeves
Couture hand-finishing
Bespoke jacket to keep
£790
✦ Why Choose Monir Bloom Sewing Classes in Edinburgh?
Our sewing classes in Edinburgh are designed to provide a calm, welcoming environment where learners can develop practical dressmaking and tailoring skills with confidence.
Small Groups of Seven
Every class is capped at seven learners, ensuring you receive personal attention, hands-on guidance, and real progress at every session.
Expert Sewing Tutor in Edinburgh
All sessions are led by an experienced tutor with a genuine passion for craft and a patient, encouraging approach that suits every learning style.
A Nurturing Environment
Every session includes a welcoming refreshment table with fresh fruits, tea and coffee because the atmosphere matters as much as the teaching.
Practical Skills You Keep
Every course ends with a finished project you take home and the technical knowledge to continue creating independently long after the class ends.
A Clear Progression Path
Our courses are structured to lead naturally from beginner to advanced. Graduates of one course are always prepared for the next step in their journey.
Conveniently Located in EH6
Our studio is situated in Leith, easily accessible from Edinburgh city centre, with bus links and street parking nearby.
✦ Your Sewing Learning Journey in Edinburgh
All of our courses connect to each one, preparing you for the next level of skill and creativity.
Course Progression Path at Monir Bloom Edinburgh
From first stitch to bespoke creation
Graduates of this course are prepared to progress to our intermediate programme or to begin independent sewing projects with genuine confidence.
1
Introduction to Sewing
£64 · 2 weeks
2
Universal Top Making
£144 · 3 weeks
3
Shirt Tailoring
£175 · 4 weeks
4
Bespoke Tailoring
Consultation
5
Your own craft
Independent creation
Sewing Classes in Edinburgh – What to Expect
If you’re searching for sewing classes in Edinburgh, Monir Bloom offers something genuinely different. Our boutique atelier in Leith just minutes from central Edinburgh provides an intimate, unhurried environment for learning the craft of sewing and tailoring.
Whether you’re a complete beginner who has never touched a sewing machine or an experienced maker looking to develop advanced tailoring skills, our courses are designed to take you exactly where you want to go. Beginner sewing classes in Edinburgh at Monir Bloom are held over two evening sessions, giving you time to absorb each lesson before returning for the next.
Our dressmaking classes in Edinburgh follow a clear progression path from the Introduction to Sewing Skills course through to our Universal Top Making and advanced Shirt Tailoring programmes. Each course builds naturally on the last, so every learner develops genuine, lasting skill rather than simply following instructions.
We also offer our popular Saturday tailoring course in Edinburgh, currently running on Saturday mornings from 11 am to 1 pm — for those who prefer weekend learning. Places are strictly limited to seven per class, so we encourage early booking to secure your preferred date.
All of our courses include equipment and a finished project to take home. Our studio serves learners from across Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Midlothian, and we’d love to welcome you.
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