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!
Learn to sew with confidence from the comfort of your home!
Our online sewing classes are packed with clear, step-by-step video lessons that you can watch anytime, pause, rewind and revisit whenever you need. Whether you're learning to use a sewing machine for the very first time or ready to master more advanced dressmaking techniques, there's a workshop to help you build your skills.
Taught by expert sewing teachers including Tilly Walnes, our online sewing workshops cover everything from beginner dressmaking and sewing with jersey to overlocker techniques, shirtmaking and swimwear. Each class includes detailed video tutorials, downloadable resources and lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace with no deadlines or pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our online workshops
After purchasing your workshop, you’ll receive an email separate to your order confirmation with instructions on how to access your course.
If you can’t find it (or it’s vanished into the email abyss), just follow these steps:
- Head to www.tillyandthebuttonsworkshops.com and select 'Login' at the top right
- Click “Forgot your password?”
- Enter the email address you used at checkout
- Click “Get New Password” and check your inbox
- Follow the link to set your password and you’re in
Once logged in, you can start your workshop anytime.
That’s completely up to you! Our workshops are designed to fit around real life.
Lessons are broken down into manageable, bite-sized chunks, so you can dip in and out whenever it suits you. Most videos are between 3 and 13 minutes long, and each workshop also includes written guidance and downloadable checklists to support your learning.
There’s no rush - take it at your own pace.
Nope! There’s no deadline at all.
Once you’ve purchased a workshop, you can revisit the lessons whenever you like. Rewatching is encouraged - learning new sewing skills takes practice, and we’re here for the long haul.
Our online workshops are structured, in-depth sewing classes, featuring expert teachers, designed to guide you step by step through a specific skill or project.
Each workshop includes:
- Clear, focused video lessons
- Extra written tuition
- Downloadable resources to support your learning
Tilly Walnes has over a decade’s experience designing training courses. She used those skills to develop our trusted workshops, to equip you with all the tips and tricks you need to make your own clothes!
Yes - workshops make a brilliant gift for sewists!
The easiest way is to purchase a workshop gift voucher for the value of the workshop you want to choose. The recipient can then use it to book their workshop whenever they’re ready to get started.
We’re happy to offer a refund or exchange within 14 days of purchase, as long as you haven’t signed in to the course platform.
(Unfortunately, digital products can’t be “returned” once accessed.)
For full details, please see our returns policy under “Returning digital products.”
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Learn to sew online with Tilly and the Buttons
Looking for the best online sewing classes? Our workshops are designed to help you develop your dressmaking skills with clear, encouraging tuition you can follow from home. Whether you're learning to use a sewing machine for the first time, sewing your first garment or building confidence with more advanced techniques, you'll find an online sewing workshop to suit your experience level.
Our online sewing courses cover a wide range of dressmaking projects and techniques, including beginner sewing, jersey sewing, overlocker skills, shirtmaking, bodice fitting, swimwear and lingerie. Every workshop is taught through high-quality video lessons, with downloadable resources and practical tips to help you achieve professional-looking results.
Unlike traditional sewing classes, our online workshops fit around your lifestyle. Watch on your computer, tablet or phone, learn at your own pace, and return to the lessons whenever you need to refresh your memory. With lifetime access included, you can keep building your sewing skills long after you've finished your project.
Whether you're sewing your very first garment or expanding your handmade wardrobe, we're here to help you enjoy the process and create clothes you'll love to wear.