The Sewing Academy

05/03/2025

All set up ready for tonight's 2nd week of the 6 weeks beginners evening class.
A group of 8 enthusiastic ladies all keen to advance with their sewing skills.
This evening we will cover different seam and hem finishing techniques along with binding and piping.

Please DM or comment for latest course availability.

19/02/2025

Continuing this week's most popular Q&As

*How did you begin sewing and designing?

My passion for design and sewing started from as young as I remember.
As a child I would spend hours drawing 'Bus Stops' as I called them . Lines of hand drawn people whose clothes I would design. I then proceeded to cut up clothes and experiment ....often from my sister's wardrobe ! My creative Mum was always an inspiration and I remember the excitement of our trips to the fabric shop together.
I followed my dream and studied Fashion Design & Technology at Manchester University, gaining a First Class Degree . The photo is a throwback to 1994 at the final show, with the special guest of Princess Anne.....What amazing memories.
My career then took me to fashion buying , before landing my dream design job, designing from scratch on paper and CAD and then visiting suppliers and factories overseas to put items into production and building my knowledge of fabrics and all aspects of making garments
I spent over 15 years working for major high street names including Littlewoods, Next, Matalan, Mothercare and JJB Sports.
In the later years I became frustrated with the corporate world and yearned to work on more high end products.
I became freelance and began building a business of my own.
My background had given me not only the creative experience but importantly the technical knowledge of garment construction.
11 years ago I took on a part time role supporting A Level Textile students at a local college , whilst I took a leap of faith and rented a studio.
The studio quickly became the hub for many creative courses and the bridal design and alterations business grew to the wonderful business I have today.

So, that's a little about me and my obsession with fashion and sewing. Celebrating 30 years in the industry ❤️

Dx

17/02/2025

⭐Beginners Sewing Workshop

Sunday 6th April

Venue: Deborah Bayan Design Studio
465 Buxton Road Stockport
SK27HE
Time 10.00-4pm (approx)
£85 Including Lunch and Materials

About the day:
A perfect workshop for either complete beginners or those with a little sewing knowledge.
Learn how to thread your machine confidently and solve everyday problems with your machine aswell as understanding about different needles, threads, stitch types and feet.
I will introduce you to a series of professional sewing finishes and during the day you will make a fully lined tote bag.
My aim of the day is for you to leave the studio feeling inspired, full of confidence and excited to continue with your sewing.
It is advised that you bring your own machine if you have one but I have plenty of machines to loan out if required (please just let me know)

Payment
Places on the courses are very limited and generally very popular. To secure a place payment is required at the time of booking
and non refundable.

Please message or comment to reserve a place.

09/02/2025

30/01/2025

✂️ You NEED these

I recommend these to all ladies who attend my courses . Absolutely beautiful scissors.
Look and feel expensive, cut beautifully and an absolute steal at under £22!

www.guggenhein.co.uk

23/01/2025

⭐ FULLY BOOKED ⭐

6 Week Beginners Sewing Course.

Starting Weds 26th Feb
7-9pm
Studio Address
465 Buxton Road
Stockport
SK27HE
A rare opportunity to join me at the studio for a six week evening sewing course.
Ideal for those new to sewing, who want to progress quickly and become confident with a sewing machine.
The course will cover :

Becoming confident with your machine
Threads and needle types
Hemming
Seaming Techniques
Binding/ Piping
Curves and corners
Introduction to zips
Several Mini Projects
All materials and refreshments provided
* Please note it is preferable for you to bring your own machine, however machines can be loaned on request.

23/01/2025

Alterations & Upcycle Course
⭐ New Dates ⭐
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Learn to alter like an expert and upcycle your wardrobe!
Due to the demand of the last course I am introducing another date
Sunday 11th May
Upper Floor
Deborah Bayan Design Studio
465 Buxton Road
Stockport
SK27HE
10am - 4pm
£70
Lunch and refreshments included

I am delighted to bring this new course to the schedule as many of you have requested it over the years.
We all have items in our wardrobes that need a few adjustments , but even small alterations can sometimes prove tricky.
As we enter a time where many of us are looking to upcycle and remodel our wardrobes, this new course will help you develop your skills and save money in the long term.

What you will learn:

:During the morning there wil be a tutorial covering the most popular adjustments and how to undertake them

Including, lifting shoulders, taking in, Shortening sleeves/hems, reshaping garments and minor repairs.

The afternoon will give you the opportunity to work on some of your own garments with my guidance. You will be invited to bring in projects to either amend or upcycle.
* These will be pre-discussed with you individually to ensure they are achievable

Please note : You will need to have good basic sewing skills to participate and bring your own sewing machine on the day.

6 places available
Pls comment or DM to book
Payment by Bacs or in person at the studio cash/card.