Guildhall School of Music & Drama Sewing for Beginners Summer Course
Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Sewing for Beginners Summer Course

London, United Kingdom

Summer Course

2 days

English

Full time

GBP 285

On-Campus

* bookings close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 / when the course reaches full capacity

Key Summary

About: At the Guildhall School of Music & Drama the two-day course teaches core sewing techniques and builds confidence using a sewing machine. You'll learn garment construction, seams, pattern basics and mending to support costume design, making your own clothes and sustainable repairs. Bring fabric (TBC) and a basic kit (scissors, pins, needle, thread, ruler, tailor's chalk). Contact the Short Courses Team for questions and bookings.

Career Outcomes: This course can lead to roles in costume design, theatre wardrobe, alterations or freelance sewing and mending. Skills fit assistant costume designer, wardrobe assistant, alterations technician, bespoke dressmaker and community arts roles.

About Sewing for Beginners 

This two-day course will teach you core sewing techniques and will equip you with confidence to use a sewing machine. Whether you are looking to get into costume design, create your own fashion garments, or are just looking to make more sustainable choices by creating or repairing existing clothes within your wardrobe, this course is for you.

Do I need anything for the course?

You will need to bring:

  • Fabric (to be confirmed)
  • Basic sewing kit containing the below:
    • Fabric scissors
    • Pins
    • Needle
    • Thread
    • Ruler
    • Tailors chalk

Please get in touch with the Short Courses Team if you have any questions about the above. 


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