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Featured Sewing Classes: 

* Sewing Machine Drivers Licence adults or kids classes on 12 September.

* Adults 2-day workshop 3 Oct or 9 Oct, 10 -3:30 to sew a Trench Coat

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

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One-2-one classes can be booked at a time to suit you but please note that there is no more availability over August. If you would like to go on a waiting list, please email Top Notch here

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Saturday sewing classes for adults and children can be booked in advance, so check out the monthly projects and dates here or in "regular sewing classes" in the menu above. Fabric is included plus a pattern to take home. Suitable for confident beginners upwards.

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Two-Day Workshops for adults are open for booking and we are focusing on The Capsule Wardrobe.​​​

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 . The next availability is in October but to find out more or to book please click  here .

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

12 Sept but the Sewing Licence class can also be done as a one-to-one lesson at time to suit you. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine. There is a separate class for adults, or children from 8 years old upwards. There are also other beginners classes available so click here for beginners classes or see the top menu.

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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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At the Top Notch shop you can buy haberdashery when you attend a class, or email me for a time to visit. Items for sale include notchers, tracing wheels, Schmetz sewing needles, point turners and ironing rulers!​

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

Upcoming Classes at Top Notch:​​​​

Let's sew kids holiday class on 28 July or 6 Aug, 10:30am - 3:30- full

Sewing Social on 7 Aug, 10:30 am

Adults Saturday Sewing class on 5 Sept, 10am - 12:30

Kids Saturday Sewing club on 5 Sept, 1:30pm - 4

Adults Sewing machine drivers licence class on 12 Sept, 10am

Kids Sewing machine drivers licence class on 12 Sept, 1:30pm

Kids Saturday Sewing club on 19 Sept, 10am - 12:30

Kids Saturday Sewing club on 19 Sept, 1:30pm - 4

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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).

Happy Summer  sewing...x  Caroline