Cape Town’s Premier Sewing & Needle Arts Studio
Exclusive Sewing Courses for All Levels From complete beginners to advanced learners, we offer part-time sewing classes tailored to your needs. Explore pattern making, garment construction, and overlocker techniques in a supportive, high-quality environment.
✨ Why Choose Us?
Small, focused classes for personalized instruction. Access to top-tier sewing equipment and premium fabrics. A variety of courses, including Absolute Beginners, Intensive Turbo, and many others up to advanced level.
Learn. Create. Be Inspired. Whether you’re just starting your sewing journey or perfecting your skills, our Cape Town studio is the perfect space to grow your creativity and confidence.

Overlockers I & II combined Course - 5 classes + 3 SewAlongs

Product Details

Overlockers I Course

In this workshop we will teach you how to correctly thread and master tension settings on your overlocker. We will cover all the necessary stitches & techniques to assemble your projects.

Some pattern info as well as measurements necessary for making these garments will be covered in depth.

Learn to make:

Leggings
Lacy undie
T shirt
Hoodie

+ get 3 SewAlongs of 4 hours to come and work on the projects we cover during the course.

This course is all about 4 thread overlockers.

You should ideally own your own overlocker for this course. Please note, this is for domestic machines. We do not teach the use of industrial machines.

Ideally for this course, you should have an overlocker at home, and should bring it to your classes to do the practical sessions on a machine you are familiar with.

We also offer overlockers services.

Pls note, you should bring your machine at least 3 weeks prior to the course starting so that our technician will have enough time to service your machine.

Pls note, this is not included in the course fees. Kindly refer to our machines category for costs of services of sewing machines as well as overlockers.

Receive 6 printed patterns to the value of R1500

Receive sample notions + threads for work during the class.
Receive printed colour notes and workbook
Machine use included in the fee. You may however bring your own overlocker also.

Kindly ensure your machine is serviced prior to attending the course, as we cannot trouble shoot technical or repair issues during the class.

⚠ Sewing experience required to be eligible to join.

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 a decade 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.