🪡 Cape Town’s Premier Sewing & Needle Arts Studio
Join exclusive sewing and fashion design courses, from complete absolute beginners to advanced makers. Learn sewing, pattern making, garment construction, and overlocker techniques in a supportive, high-quality environment.
✨ Why Choose Us?
We’re a boutique needle arts atelier with 13+ years of experience helping beginners create garments they’re proud to wear. No rote learning, no ugly “first projects” , only beautiful, high-quality pieces from day one.
Our small, focused classes mean personalized instruction, premium equipment, and a structured, hands-on approach that builds real skills and confidence.
🧵 Bonus convenience:
We also sell pre-loved machines and overlockers, brand new Husqvarna machines, plus a curated in-studio haberdashery, so you can shop essentials while you learn, all designed for a seamless, premium experience.

Digital Textile Design & Printing Course - Part I of II

Product Details

Email us to be placed on the waiting list for the next group

Receive printed course notes, A2 template for your mood boards, workbook for your concept development, digital templates for course projects + 2 sewing patterns to experiment with.

The course fee includes a sample print product with our studio print partner company of 0.5m x 0.5m

Course Topics

During this course, we will perform a series of creative exercises as a means of introducing the course attendee to techniques and practice of digital textile surface design.

The course involves various digital technologies to create designs and patterns, and then process them into output files which can be used in different methods of fabric printing and garment manufacturing.

Key topics covered over the 6 weeks course include:

Using software relevant to the technology used.
Developing your drawings and forms with texture, composition and scale
Repeats: learn to create various styles of repeating designs as well as seamless repeats
Technical information: file types and print nomenclature

In order to fully participate in the practical exercises attendees should have the following items:

Drawing materials for drawing - we will supply pencils pastels, water paint + brushes & tracing paper, any additional materials are to be supplied by attendee.
Digital camera/smart phone + memory card/ stick
A sketchbook or pad, preferably A3_you may also purchase these from the studio kindly enquire via email about stock.
A laptop with a recent operating system which the attendee knows how to operate. Should you need assistance, we can offer basic IT literacy lessons, kindly enquire about our rates.
If you are not sure about your level of digital literacy, kindly contact studio admin so we can assist you with assessing your literacy.
You get 2 SewAlong to work at the studio on your project.

NB!
A laptop to bring to class will be required.

Please note, you have to be fully computer literate and able to install software, navigate your way around storing files, creating folders etc. We unfortunately do not have time during the course to teach these basics.

You should budget to spend at least 10 hours per week at home doing tasks related to the software and digital environment we will use to execute the tasks related to creating your fabric designs.

ABOUT US

Welcome to The Sew Much Fun Studio: Transforming Creativity, One Stitch at a Time.

Founded in 2012, The Sew Much Fun Studio is where education meets inspiration. Our mission is simple: to empower, encourage, and educate individuals on their creative sewing journeys.

Our Approach: Empower, Encourage, Educate

Empower:

We provide the tools and skills needed to foster independence and confidence in sewing. From beginners to aspiring professionals, we empower our students to create with purpose, skill, and self-reliance.

Encourage:

Sewing is an art that requires courage and creativity. Our curriculum integrates complex techniques in a supportive environment, inspiring students to push their boundaries and bring unique designs to life.

Educate:

Knowledge transforms lives. Our comprehensive courses cover sewing, pattern making, garment construction, textile selection, and even business skills for aspiring entrepreneurs. Every class is tailored to meet our students' evolving needs.

Why Choose The Sew Much Fun Studio?

In a world of over 8 billion people, how we dress has profound environmental and social impacts. At The Sew Much Fun Studio, we champion sustainable practices, encouraging a shift from disposable fast fashion to timeless, quality craftsmanship.

What We Offer:

A Safe and Welcoming Space: Build friendships, network, and grow in a supportive environment.

Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned tutors with 35+ years of sewing expertise and over a decade of teaching experience.

Cutting-Edge Courses: Master the latest techniques, tools, and technologies in the sewing world.

Courses and Services

We offer nine transformative courses and a wealth of specialized training in:

Sewing and Overlockers

Pattern Making and Textiles

Tailoring, Evening, and Bridal Wear

Textile Design and Printing

Bespoke Courses

Business Start-Up Strategies

Additional Benefits:

Gain access to our online learning platform featuring tutorials, podcasts, downloadable patterns, and community forums for sharing progress.

Our Commitment to Excellence

With over 13 years of entrepreneurial success and a passion for teaching, we guarantee exceptional value for your investment. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, The Sew Much Fun Studio is here to guide you every step of the way.

Transform your sewing journey with us and experience how skills can catalyze life-changing opportunities.

Let’s create something extraordinary together.