Become Confident Sewing Your Own Clothes

Whether you’re just starting your sewing journey or looking to build your skills, you’ll find classes, online learning and sewing patterns to help you sew clothes you’ll love to wear.

Choose how you want to learn

Two clear paths — both designed to help you build real confidence.

Getting Started

Perfect if you’re new to garment sewing or want a clear, structured place to begin.

Building Skills

Develop your sewing skills and confidence with techniques, fitting, projects, and pattern adjustments.

A calmer, clearer way to learn to sew

Whether you join online or in person, everything is designed to help you build real confidence — step by step, without overwhelm.

Sewing Classes

Learn to sew your own clothes with confidence

I offer practical sewing classes designed to help you develop your skills, understand garment construction and enjoy the process of making clothes you’ll love to wear.

The Sewing Room

Your ongoing sewing journey starts here

The Sewing Room is a place to continue developing your skills, with exclusive projects, tutorials, inspiration and support to help you create your own handmade wardrobe.

Patterns

Sewing patterns designed for real wardrobes

My clothing patterns are created with versatility, wearability and confident sewing in mind, helping you make garments you’ll enjoy wearing again and again.

Fabrics

Fabrics can be purchased in increments of 10cm

The Bobbins and Buttons collection of fabric is a carefully hand selected range of good quality dressmaking and craft fabrics, picked based on quality and its sustainable credentials.

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Natalie Herrick
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I attended a beginners sewing course to make a cushion today. I had such a great time. Julia is so knowledgeable, friendly and patient and I learnt so much to get sewing more cushions! It was good because I was able to take my own machine to learn on. I would recommend to anyone wanting to get into sewing! Thank you so much for a great day 😁
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Julie Williams
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Having met and attended a beginners cushion sewing class with Julia, i can highly recommend this. Julia is very friendly, skillful, knowledgable and has the ability to really enable you to feel comfortable and confident in what you are doing. Her classes are small, welcoming and relaxing. Thank you Julia and im sure i will see you again soon!
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David
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A brilliant introduction to sewing led by a lovely and skilled teacher. Julia was relaxed and skilled and all 4 of us in the group had so much fun. Highly recommended !
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Andrea Akkad
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I attended a complete beginners' sewing class at Bobbins and Buttons. These are in a new, stand alone session format, so one does not have to commit to a series of six in consecutive weeks. I thoroughly enjoyed the class- Julia is a very patient teacher who wasn't phased by any of my 'mishaps'. Her methods are very positive and I felt motivated and encouraged. I was able to bring my own sewing machine to learn its basic functions, and I even left the class with a completely usable cushion cover! I will definitely be keeping an eye on her website to see the next class advertised.
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Helen Kelly
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Super sewing of a sweatshirt! I can only reiterate what the other ladies on this course have said. I am now much more confident about using my overlocker and the tips and tricks Julia taught us are overlocker lifesavers. Julia is a very calm, positive teacher who simply believes everyone can produce a stunning garment. And she’s right. Her patient, helpful, easy going demeanour and her gorgeous studio make a day spent sewing under her supervision simply sublime.
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Janet West
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Just completed the Karen Vest and Violet leggings. Great patterns to use and came out exactly to fit me. Love the pockets and contrast panels on the leggings.
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Chelsea Cefai
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Bobbins & Buttons is a great place to learn sewing at all levels. Julia and I had a lovely chat to discuss my requirements and I enlisted on the 6 week course, “Bring Your Own Sewing Project". Julia is a great teacher and she creates a very friendly atmosphere at her classes, she makes you feel relaxed and at home. Everyone is able to progress at a speed that suits them and Julia shares her time evenly. I really enjoyed my Wednesday mornings and I have learned so much already in such a short space of time. Thank you Julia for sharing your passion and for supporting others on their sewing journey! I would highly recommend these classes for anyone interested in taking up sewing.
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Lorna Wright
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I have been going for 2 years now! My lovely sewing group now all count as friends. Julia is a great and patient teacher and forgives me my foibles lol.
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Lindsey Judkins
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I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 week sewing machine beginner’s course. Julia is an excellent tutor and guided us through a new project each week with lots of support, tips and delicious cake. The follow up sessions are also a great idea if help is needed with future projects.
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Amy Simons
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I really enjoyed attending the overlocker course. Very informative , good space to work in and lovely teacher. Would definitely go again