Craft.
Connect.
Create.
Community sewing workshops where making meets wellbeing, nutrition and great company. All skill levels welcome.
Sewing as a skill, a livelihood, and a form of self-expression.
Taught by skilled makers who genuinely care about your progress.
Small classes designed to support confidence and progression.
Our workshops.
Every session includes complimentary refreshments, music, and aromatherapy oils. All tools and materials are provided unless otherwise stated.
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before your session are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours are non-refundable but your place may be transferred to another session subject to availability. To cancel or transfer, email hello@sipandsewon.co.uk.
Basic Machine Care
& Maintenance
No prior experience required
Learn how to care for your sewing machine from the inside out. Covering safety checks, threading, bobbin winding, and hands-on cleaning, oiling and troubleshooting — you'll leave knowing exactly how to keep your machine running smoothly.
Machine Servicing
& Repairs
Basic machine knowledge recommended
Go deeper into how your machine works. Guided servicing, fault identification, timing and tension adjustment, needle and minor parts replacement — everything you need to perform real repairs with confidence.
Make Your Own
Tailor's Mannequin
No prior experience required
Build a personalised dress form tailored to your exact body measurements. Beginning with fitting and preparation, through construction, shaping, stuffing and finishing — you'll leave with a professional tool for every future project.
Make Your
Own Apron
No prior experience required
Starting with a sewing machine warm-up and fabric preparation, then through cutting, construction, fitting and finishing — you'll leave with a fully finished apron you made yourself, at no extra cost.
Make Your
Own Bag
No prior experience required
After a machine refresher and pattern overview, you'll move into cutting, assembly, handles, closures and finishing details. Choose your fabric and leave with a completed bag at no additional cost.
Make Your
Own Pillow
No prior experience required
Learn to cut, stitch and stuff your own cushion cover from scratch. Choose your fabric, add personal touches, and take home a finished pillow you made yourself.
Creativity is better shared.
Sip & Sew On brings people together through hands-on sewing sessions that are as much about connection as they are about craft. Every workshop is designed to feel welcoming, unhurried, and genuinely enjoyable — whatever your skill level.
We are a Community Interest Company rooted in East London. Through practical skills, mentorship, and a warm studio environment, we help people grow in confidence — and leave with something they made themselves.
Get In Touch
Creativity is better shared.Sip & Sew On
Workshop moments.
Meet the team.
Lois-Anne founded Sip & Sew On with a vision to make sewing accessible, social, and empowering for everyone in the community.
Glenda leads workshops with patience, warmth, and a talent for breaking complex techniques into approachable steps.
Daphne brings energy and creativity to every session, ensuring every participant is supported from first stitch to finished piece.
I made two tote bags from beginning till the end. I enjoyed learning how to sew.
— Suri, Sip & Sew On AttendeeShop our products.
Virtual
Gift Card
Know someone who'd love to learn to sew? Give them a Sip & Sew On experience — perfect for birthdays, milestones, or any occasion.
Add to CartExperience
the studio.
New to sewing? Watch our short guide to see the Sip & Sew On experience from arrival to finished piece.
Book a PlaceMembership Tiers
Membership is coming soon. Register your interest below and we'll be in touch when your tier opens.
Perfect for beginners who want creative inspiration delivered monthly.
- One free sewing pattern every month
- Access to members-only newsletter
- Early access to workshop bookings
- Priority community support
Everything in Stitch Starter, plus hands-on sessions and savings.
- Everything in Stitch Starter
- One free sewing session per month
- 10% off all classes
- 10% off all products
- Exclusive member events
The ultimate package — bring a friend and get fully kitted out.
- Everything in Sew Social
- Complimentary sewing kit
- 50% off for any guest you invite
- VIP access to special workshops
- Personal project support
Who supports our work.
Ready to make
something?
Book a workshop, ask about private sessions, or reach out and introduce yourself.
Or email us directly: hello@sipandsewon.co.uk