Learn to sew your own clothes
“It strikes me that this is the first piece of clothing that is made to fit me.”
- Robyn Vinter, The Guardian 2024
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NEW: IzzoSew Online Studio
You can follow a pattern to the letter and the fit still isn't quite there. The IzzoSew Online Studio teaches the system behind the fit, so you can draft your own block, understand why fitting problems happen, and adjust with confidence - both our patterns and patterns from other companies. Work through it at your own pace, revisit any lesson whenever you need to, and join a community of sewists doing the same.
INTRODUCING IZZY
Izzy founded IzzoSew Studio with her husband Tim in 2021, out of a love of sewing and a desire to empower more people to make sustainable clothing choices. After 15 years as a chartered landscape architect, she retrained as a sewing teacher, swapping her scale ruler for a pattern drafting one and the contours of the land for those of the body. That retraining has sharpened into something specific: giving sewists the system behind the fit, rather than another pattern to follow, so they can stop making the same adjustments in circles and start sewing a wardrobe that's so nearly right, right. She first learned to sew from her mother while growing up in the foothills of the Himalayas, where clothes were made to fit by local tailors as a matter of course.
In Person: Sewing Retreats - Lakes and Peaks Retreats
Spend a whole weekend luxuriating in a relaxed, tranquil and beautiful setting away from the busyness of life with a small group of other sewists. Receive expert teaching and support from two qualified instructors with whatever project you want to bring. Two weeks prior to the retreat there’s a one-on-one video call so that we can prepare for your specific project needs and make sure you get the most out of your time with us. Enjoy social lunches together and extended time to explore new techniques, develop new skills and meet new people.
In Person: Social Sewing Days
Designed to provide a relaxed and calm environment in which to enjoy a full day of sewing, chatting and making new friends, these days are very popular with our sewing community. Swap patterns, garments and fabric and indulge in a fabulous afternoon tea together. The day is finished off with a beginner friendly hour long relax-stretch-and-breath Pilates session, led by an APPI certified professional Pilates instructor. Whether you’re new to sewing or full of experience, these days provide a great setting in which to learn new tips and tricks from a wide variety of other sewists, and have lots of fun at the same time.
In Person: Sewing Classes
Izzy’s masterclasses are for those who want to learn to sew a specific garment in a small group setting with the aid of step by step instruction, support and guidance. Her classes are designed for a variety of sewing abilities, from the beginner sewist to the proficient dressmaker, and will help you to take the next step on your sewing journey whatever level you are at. Participants regularly comment on how much they appreciate Izzy’s patient, calm and encouraging teaching style. Explore our range of upcoming classes below.
Sewing Patterns
Explore our growing range of in-house patterns and discover some beautiful designs to sew up at home or at one of our events. Our patterns are all extensively tested and inclusively designed to provide the best possible experience for the home sewist.
Corporate Events
We can provide bespoke workshops for corporate events to suit a wide variety of needs. Whether you’re looking for an activity to entertain clients with, or perhaps a team building day or social event, we can design a tailor-made experience just for you. This might include incorporating your company’s branding or product into a bespoke item or accessory, or a workshop with a specific theme. Click below to find out more about the ways in which we could help you.
How our customers feel:
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"Absolutely loved this retreat! I am a complete beginner and managed to create a beautiful dress thanks to Izzy & Sophie's expert guidance. Would highly recommend."
Rose Crabtree - March 2025
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"Excellent retreat. I improved my sewing and pattern drafting skills very quickly. Fantastic tutor."
Cheryl Colquhoun - January 2024
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"As a beginner to dressmaking, this retreat was the absolute perfect time and place for learning and doing from scratch. The instructors and group were supportive, fun, sharing and great!"
Barbara - March 2025
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"I had an absolutely brilliant weekend retreat and learned so much. The teaching was of the highest standard. Izzy & Sophie had so much time for everyone."
Louise Crabtree - March 2025
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"I had a brilliant time at the social sewing day. Absolutely loved it!"
Alison McBride - January 2024
