Whether you live far from a sewing studio, or circumstances like Coronavirus mean you can’t attend a sewing workshops in person. The good news is there are hundreds of online sewing workshops available now, with more being added on a regular basis.
You can still learn new skills and techniques from expert tutors, but all in the comfort of your own home and at a time to suit you. Below we’ve picked out some great UK based online sewing and craft courses.
Don’t forget we have a directory of online sewing courses, with many more than those listed below so have a browse to find even more classes you can do from home.
Learn to Sew with A Pro
Claire-Louise Hardie (pictured at the top of the page), the person behind Learn to Sew with a Pro, was previously the sewing advisor to The Great British Sewing Bee and author of the 3rd Sewing Bee book so she really knows her stuff!
She offers a beginner sewing course where you will complete three sewing projects and learn all the skills you need. You will have unlimited access with all the information you need.
Visit www.learntosewwithapro.com to find out more about her online sewing classes.
She also offers a monthly membership club, called Elevate your sewing. Members get live streamed sewing classes each month focused on sewing skills rather than set projects.

Sew Me Something
Sew Me Something – Jules Fallon – have several online dressmaking classes, including their Helena Dress and Cressida Jumpsuit. You get the PDF pattern and all the support you need to sew the garment. Unlimited access to the individual course with prices from £35. There’s also a free courses for sewing an infinity scarf. Browse their online sewing courses here.

ArkDeFo
ArkDeFo offer an online sewing and fashion design for kids course which includes over 7 hours of online video tutorials, 46 lessons, 5 modules to develop intuitive sewing and designing. It is suitable for children aged 7-14.
Find out more at https://arkdefo.com/fashion-design-for-kids/

Beautiful Things
Beautiful Things have put together a selection of online sewing and craft courses to suit all budgets, starting from just £5. They include quick and easy makes for beginners, to more detailed in depth technique courses like learning to sew stretch fabrics. Browse the courses you can sign up for here.

Creative Threads
If hand stitching/embroidery if your thing Creative Threads have some beautiful online embroidery workshops available. We especially love the Whimsical World hand embroidery class shown above.
Visit https://creativethreadworkshops.co.uk/ for more details

The Crafty Nomad
Jo at The Crafty Nomad offers online patchwork and quilting classes, including her new block of the month Dashing Dutchman quilt. Each month’s block us supported with a video tutorial.
Visit her website for more details.

Sew In Brighton
Sew in Brighton offer online dressmaking and sewing classes. Plus they have an online course for those who who are total beginners and want to learn how to use their sewing machine.
Get more information on their online sewing classes here.