Online Sewing Classes for Beginners & Beyond

Step-by-step video workshops you can watch from home, at your own pace — pause, rewind, and replay as many times as you like!

EXPLORE OUR CLASSES

Online Sewing Workshops for All Levels

Whether you’re a complete beginner who’s never touched a sewing machine, or you’re ready to explore more adventurous dressmaking, Tilly and the Buttons’ online sewing classes are here for you. Our video workshops are clear, step-by-step, and totally flexible — watch anytime, as many times as you like, with zero pressure and no deadlines.

Our expert sewing teachers deliver friendly, jargon-free lessons to help you build real skills — from threading your machine and sewing your first top, to mastering buttonholes, jersey fabrics, and even overlockers (sergers). Every class is designed to make you feel like you’ve got a brilliant teacher right there with you.

Wherever you are on your sewing journey, our online dressmaking classes are here to help you make clothes you’ll love to wear — one confident stitch at a time.

"I have followed several of Tilly's workshops. I find them easy to follow and very well done. Tilly explains everything perfectly while at the same time building your confidence that you will be able to succeed. Thank you for inspiring me!"

Explore Our Online Sewing Classes

LEVEL 1: LEARN TO SEW AN EASY TOP
Get started sewing your own clothes with this beginner-friendly online sewing class. You will learn the fundamentals of garment sewing while making a simple yet stylish top.
LEVEL 1: LEARN TO SEW SKIRTS
Want to start making your own clothes? Learn the essentials of garment construction as you make your first skirt.
LEVEL 1: MAKE FRIENDS WITH A SEWING MACHINE
Become confident using a sewing machine - from perfect threading through stitching to fixing common issues.
LEVEL 1: SEW AN EASY DRESS
Learn a ton of essential sewing skills and boost your creative confidence with this beginner-friendly online workshop.
LEVEL 2: BODICE FITTING FOR HOME SEWING
Learn to diagnose and fix common bodice fitting issues with this confidence-building online workshop. Find out what causes gaping, pulling and imbalance, and how to adjust your pattern for a smooth, comfortable fit.
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW A BUTTON-FRONT DRESS OR BLOUSE
Make a beautiful Nell blouse or dress, while learning a wealth of fundamental garment sewing techniques along the way – including sewing darts, gathers, buttonholes, set in sleeves… and lots more!
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW JERSEY TOPS
Get to grips with sewing comfy, stretchy jersey fabric on a home sewing machine - no overlocker or serger required!
LEVEL 2: LEARN TO SEW KNICKERS
Sew along with Hannah, the creator of Evie La Lùve lingerie, and make your own Iris knickers. Once you've made one pair, you’ll be hooked!
LEVEL 2: SEW YOUR OWN KNOCKOUT DRESS
Learn the fundamentals of dressmaking while making a gorgeous fitted dress - from darts and perfectly matched seams, to invisible zips, set in sleeves and more!
LEVEL 3: LEARN TO SEW A CLASSIC SHIRT
This confidence‑building online workshop guides you step by step through sewing a timeless, relaxed‑fit shirt using our Frida sewing pattern - while teaching you transferable skills you’ll use in loads of future sewing projects too.
LEVEL 3: LEARN TO SEW SWIMWEAR
Sew along with Hannah from Evie La Lùve and make your own Coralie swimwear.
LEVEL 3: MAKE FRIENDS WITH AN OVERLOCKER OR SERGER
Take your sewing to the next level with the help of an overlocker or serger.
LEVEL 3: SEW A FITTED SHIRT OR SHIRT DRESS
Take your skills to the next level by learning to sew a princess seam button-down shirt or shirt dress.
LEVEL 3: SEW A SWEATSHIRT ON AN OVERLOCKER OR SERGER
Learn to sew stretch knit fabrics on an overlocker or serger with Tilly’s online sewing workshop. This video class will guide you through making a raglan sleeve sweatshirt from start to finish using your overlocker or serger, providing an essential introduction to sewing stretch knit fabrics.