Hand-Sewing for Couture and Bespoke Fashion Short Course

About this course

The course develops hand-sewing technique through structured practice of running, overcast and blanket stitches, with attention to accuracy and speed. Participants make a fabric-covered button and a pincushion with a detachable wristband, then produce a stitch chart and a collection of hand-sewn samples for a reference book and portfolio. The content is relevant to couture, bridal-wear, millinery, bespoke tailoring and theatre costume production.

What you'll learn

• Apply running, overcast and blanket stitches by hand.
• Improve stitch accuracy and working speed through repeated practice.
• Construct a pincushion with a detachable wristband and fabric-covered button.
• Create a stitch chart and organised hand-sewn samples for reference and portfolio use.

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for beginners as well as learners who want to extend existing hand-sewing knowledge. It is suitable regardless of prior experience, making it an option for those starting from fundamental stitches and those developing a broader reference set of techniques.