Sew It With Love, London
If you've got a vintage find that doesn't quite fit, sewing teacher Elena Pintus of Sew It With Love can help. Over the course of her three-hour-long upcycling and customising class, budding stitchers will learn how to transform an item of second-hand clothing into something wearable and chic. The class isn't suitable for complete beginners as sewing machine work is involved, so if you are just getting started think about signing up for one of her beginner's lessons. All classes are held in Elena's cosy little studio near London Waterloo.
Junk, Manchester
Learn to sew sustainably in Manchester at Junk, a clothes shop in the northern quarter that works with new talent to develop and sell ethically made fashion. Underneath the shop (fitted entirely with reclaimed or recycled materials) is a studio offering lessons from the store's founder, manager and local designers. Start with the basics and learn machine work, how to make a shift dress, recycling and customisation skills.
Sew Over It, London
Lisa Comfort studied at the London College of Fashion and worked with designers before launching Sew Over It, which has developed into a cafe in south London, a book and numerous workshops, classes and clubs. From kimonos to pyjamas, wraps dress and even a Mad Men Betty dress, you'll be able to create whatever your wardrobe desires.
Stitchtopia, global
If you're feeling intrepid, why not go on an sewing adventure? Arena Travel has launched Stitchtopia, a range of tours with tuition from some of the world's best stitchers. Trips start as close to home as Lancashire and Shetland, and travel as far as Japan for the Tokyo quilt festival in January 2015, or a sewing tour of the American West.
