Learn to sew your own clothes

  • "Fabulous weekend of sewing and company in beautiful surroundings. Excellent tuition and fitting skills."

    Rita - March 2023

  • "As a novice I found the support from Izzy and the group really helpful. It has given me the confidence to take on new projects. Thank you!"

    Cath - February 2023

  • "A fantastic way to spend a relaxing weekend sewing."

    Helen Caley - March 2023

  • "Izzy's instruction and teaching is excellent, she also makes you feel completely at ease throughout the day."

    Robina - February 2022

  • Izzy was clear, helpful and encouraging in her teaching and to my amazement I managed to sew a top! I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

    Hannah Bryson - December 2023

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INTRODUCING IZZY

Izzy is the founder of IzzoSew Studio; a sewing focused business based in Sheffield, UK. She is also the lead sewing instructor and host for all of our classes, retreats, socials and events. For her, sewing is so much more than a pastime or hobby; it’s an expression of her creativity, a place to practise mindfulness and a way of empowering others to make sustainable clothing choices. Izzy has a strong background in design from spending 15 years as a chartered landscape architect and has undertaken teacher training to ensure her masterclasses cater to all abilities. Having swapped her scale ruler for a pattern drafting one, her pens for pins and the contours of the land for those of the body, she is an expert at providing a professional service and getting the fit right for all of her clients.

Izzy next to a sewing machine smiling at the camera

In Person: Sewing Retreats - New - Lakes and Peaks Retreats

Spend a whole weekend luxuriating in a relaxed, tranquil and beautiful setting away from the busyness of life with a small group of other sewists. Receive expert teaching and support from two qualified instructors with whatever project you want to bring. Two weeks prior to the retreat there’s a one-on-one video call so that we can prepare for your specific project needs and make sure you get the most out of your time with us. Enjoy social lunches together and extended time to explore new techniques, develop new skills and meet new people.

Aerial view over Shrigley Hall Hotel estate and to the countryside beyond, looking west, an early evening in summer

In Person: Social Sewing Days

Designed to provide a relaxed and calm environment in which to enjoy a full day of sewing, chatting and making new friends, these days are very popular with our sewing community. Swap patterns, garments and fabric and indulge in a fabulous afternoon tea together. The day is finished off with a beginner friendly hour long relax-stretch-and-breath Pilates session, led by an APPI certified professional Pilates instructor. Whether you’re new to sewing or full of experience, these days provide a great setting in which to learn new tips and tricks from a wide variety of other sewists, and have lots of fun at the same time.

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In Person: Sewing Classes

Izzy’s masterclasses are for those who want to learn to sew a specific garment in a small group setting with the aid of step by step instruction, support and guidance. Her classes are designed for a variety of sewing abilities, from the beginner sewist to the proficient dressmaker, and will help you to take the next step on your sewing journey whatever level you are at. Participants regularly comment on how much they appreciate Izzy’s patient, calm and encouraging teaching style. Explore our range of upcoming classes below.

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Online: Pattern Drafting Course

We have collaborated with Minerva to produce a series of online pattern drafting video tutorials. These are all available to watch for free on Minerva’s YouTube channel and can be accessed via the link below. In this course you will learn:

  • how to draft a range of your own bespoke blocks

  • how to sew each block up and make adjustments for common fitting issues

  • how to alter each block to create a range of different garment styles

Once you’ve mastered these foundational steps, you will be ready to start designing your own unique patterns!

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Corporate Events

We can provide bespoke workshops for corporate events to suit a wide variety of needs. Whether you’re looking for an activity to entertain clients with, or perhaps a team building day or social event, we can design a tailor-made experience just for you. This might include incorporating your company’s branding or product into a bespoke item or accessory, or a workshop with a specific theme. Click below to find out more about the ways in which we could help you.

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Sewing Patterns

Explore our growing range of in-house patterns and discover some beautiful designs to sew up at home or at one of our events. Our patterns are all extensively tested and inclusively designed to provide the best possible experience for the home sewist.

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How our customers feel:

  • Lady sat at a sewing machine during a sewing retreat making a dress

    "This was my third time on Izzy's sewing retreat. The teaching is first class and there is such a good atmosphere."

    Gina Williams - January 2024

  • Close up of jeans in the process of being sewn during a sewing retreat

    "Another fabulous retreat. Every time they are consistently great. Help and advice is invaluable."

    Barbara O’Brien - January 2024

  • Izzy helping a lady to adjust a sewing pattern

    "Excellent retreat. I improved my sewing and pattern drafting skills very quickly. Fantastic tutor."

    Cheryl Colquhoun - January 2024

  • Large room full of happy people, tables and sewing machines during a social sewing day

    "I had a brilliant time at the social sewing day. Absolutely loved it!"

    Alison McBride - January 2024