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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.

"Tilly is fantastic at explaining the instructions in her videos and keeping them extremely clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend to try her online workshops if you haven’t already, she holds your hand all the way, giving me the confidence to give it a go."

— Judy

"This course was brilliant! I am new to sewing and wanted in-depth easy to understand instructions and this is exactly what I got on the course… I have fallen in love with sewing and discovered my happy place."

— Erica

"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."

— Emily R.

"A clear and informative workshop which is detailed without being overwhelming. It’s a fabulous resource for me to return to again and again. I love the video format and this is the second one I have subscribed to. Thank you!"

— Sandra

"This is a fantastic workshop! I learned a lot of things about my machine, I would have never realised if I hadn't watched this. Great tips, and an excellent resource for the future!"

— Helen

"Tilly's calm approach takes you through everything you need to learn... If your want to repeat/refresh any aspect of the course, it is such a benefit that once purchased, you can access it at any time. I feel TATB really understand the needs of their customers - highly recommended."

— Jill

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our online workshops

We're currently in the process of moving our workshops from www.tillyandthebuttonsworkshops.com over here to our main website. The following workshops are already here:

You can access them directly from your customer account - head to the login page and enter the same email address you used to purchase your class. You'll get a one-time passcode sent to your email to log in.

Once logged in, your workshops will appear on the main page of your purchase history. Alternatively, you can click on your order to find a link to access them.

Other workshops

If you’ve purchased any of our other workshops, we’ll email you when they have moved. In the meantime, you can find them on tillyandthebuttonsworkshops.com until further notice. This is different from our main website, so please bookmark it!

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:

  1. Head to www.tillyandthebuttonsworkshops.com and select 'Login' (top right)
  2. Click “Forgot your password?”
  3. Enter the email address you used at checkout
  4. Click “Get New Password” and check your inbox
  5. 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.”

The video lessons have optional English closed captions, which are easy to turn on or off.

We've started to add French, German and Spanish captions to some workshops too - currently Learn to Sew a Lined Jacket, Bodice Fitting for Home Sewing, Make Friends with an Overlocker or Serger, and Learn to Sew a Classic Shirt. The captions are AI-generated so we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the translations.

We plan to add foreign language to more workshops in the near future. If you'd like us to add captions in a different language, let us know and we'll see what we can do!

We’ve got answers! Send us an email and we’ll be glad to help.

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.