News This Week

Saturday sewing classes for adults and children can be booked in advance, so check out the dates and schedule of monthly projects here or in the menu above.

New 2-Day Workshops for adults are open for bookings too and from September we are focusing on The Capsule Wardrobe. Photos from the recent Shirt Dress workshops are on my Instagram and Facebook .

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Kids/ Teens Holiday Sewing Clubs are available during school holidays where children can cut and sew something to take home, plus fabric is included in the cost of £59 . Find out more or book here .

If you would like to learn to sew, the next Sewing Machine Driver's Licence group class with availability is on

25 July. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine and there is a separate class for adults or children from 8 years old upwards. 

The Sewing Licence class can also be done as a one-to-one lesson at time to suit you and there are also other classes available for beginners, so click here for all beginners classes or see the top menu. 

* Use of a sewing machine is included in all classes, or bring your own if you prefer.

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​Saturday sewing classes are held once a month for adults, kids and teens.

In June we made swim cover-ups and in July we are sewing paper bag skirts and shorts. Class projects and dates are listed in "regular sewing classes" in the top menu or click here for info.​​ Fabric is included plus a pattern to take home.  Suitable for confident beginners upwards..

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Pattern and sewing skills classes are also available. See the top menu for info or to book. Group classes have a maximum of  3 - 4 students per class. ​If a class is full please join the waiting list or email me .

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You can buy items in person at the Top Notch shop when you attend a class, or email me for a time to visit. Haberdashery includes notchers, tracing wheels, sewing needles, point turners and ironing rulers!​

For sewing inspiration or skills, check out my YouTube page, Instagram or FaceBook.​.​

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Featured Classes at Top Notch:​​​​

Sewing Social on 3 July, 10:30 am

Adults Saturday sewing class on 4 July, 10 am

Kids sewing club on 4 July, 1:30pm

Kids sewing club on 16 July, 10am or 1:30pm

Adults Sewing machine drivers licence class on 25 July, 10am

Kids Sewing machine drivers licence class on 25 July, 1:30pm

Let's sew kids holiday class on 28 July, 10:30am

Kids Shorts sewing class on 30 July, 10:30am

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If you have an unfinished project from a class done at Top Notch but you prefer to finish it with guidance, please book a 2 hour tutoring session but use the discount code "Finish"

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​Sewing or pattern ​Tutoring can be booked per hour. All classes must be pre-booked. You can see any group class schedule or book classes in each separate class page. Book with a buddy for a discount or email me for a code if booking a 1:1 class for a child.

Classes are held in Orpington BR5 (address given upon booking).

Many thanks...  Caroline