the city seamstress
If you’re interested in sewing with us, read on for some class info! Guaranteed
small class size of no more than six students so you get all the help you need.
Classes are in person and take place in our Dublin 8 studio. All of our courses
are suited to both beginners and intermediates as these classes are taught by
individual attention, working on your own project in your own time and pace. We
provide the sewing machines and supply everything you need to get you started
with your first beginner’s project. If there is a project you want to work on
you will need to bring all materials, patternwork and requirements of your
pattern eg thread, notions, zips etc. If you’re attending as a beginner, you
will learn basic machine functions, practice threading the machine and make a
small stitch sampler. You will be shown how to insert a zip and make a small
bag. Improvers, we can work with you on any project you may need guidance with.
From alterations, cushion covers, upcycling vintage clothing, cosplay, cloning
your favourite garment or learning how to make your own clothes, we can cover it
all. We have a beautiful, bright, studio for you to learn in. There is a lovely
sense of community in class, because the group size is small, you get lots of
attention in a friendly, relaxed environment. All of our machines are new and
easy to learn on. There is also an overlocker for student use and we provide
basic sewing kit for you to use. This is a two hour class, from 6pm-8pm, once a
week on the same evening each week, for three weeks consecutively. Course fee;
€95 When booking a course, please check your dates carefully you must be able to
attend all three dates, no refunds once booked. Missed sessions, for ANY reason,
cannot be made up, transferred, carried over, refunded or credited. Class
availability is extremely limited due to a backlog from the prolonged studio
closure and and unfortunately we can only accept a small amount of students per
session. Click on the Book Classes page to check out our current availability.
SOME FAQ’S… Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the classes? This
course is for people aged 13 and above. Where can I contact you with any
questions? You can email us at hello@thecityseamstress.com Is the studio open to
the public, can I call by? Unfortunately, no. Please note the studio is housed
in a private artists studio, not a commercial unit. Access is granted to our
class attendees and clients only. However if you would like to drop by to see
one of our classes in action you can do so by booking in for an appointment
where we will show you around and answer any questions. However we are not
offering such appointments during Covid-19 restrictions. Is my booking
transferrable? Your course enrollment can only be used for the dates booked, but
you can transfer it into someone else’s name if you can’t make it – just let us
know before they attend. What is the cancellation policy? Unfortunately, if for
any reason you cannot attend the classes on the date you are booked for, we
cannot reschedule it to a new date and there is no refund on classes and
workshops. Please make sure that you, or the person you are booking for, can
attend before booking a class with us. If you are unable to attend the classes
you can give your place to your friend or family member. Please email us at
least 24 hours before the course with the name of the person attending in your
place. If unforeseen circumstances cause us to cancel the class you will be
informed as soon as possible and a full refund will be made. We accept no
responsibility for covering travel, hotel or other costs incurred by you. In the
case of any further lockdowns your class will be rescheduled. Hope to get
stitching with you soon!
