Where we are: https://bit.ly/4gWtkTy
22 Mill street, Gardens , Cape Town
Suite m4 Mezzanine level Gardens Shopping Center
By appointment only
🪡 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.
Your Needle Arts Gap Year Program 2026 (Part-Time | 8 Courses, 8 Months)
The current tier of the Early Bird sale ends on 31 OCT 2025. Email us on liezel@TheSewMuchFunStudio.com for more info & to apply.
Program Overview
A couture-grade education in the work of making.
Your Needle Arts Gap Year is an highly-selective, atelier-like experience open to just a handful of ten participants per intake. Intended for future creatives, school leavers, or career professionals wanting a meaningful sabbatical, the scheme represents a unique chance to learn about fashion design and garment construction in the unique environment of an independent atelier renowned for its detailed skills focus and subtleties of instruction.
Throughout this intensive, part-time year, attendees are tutored throughout the process of conception and construction, from developing a pattern and engineering a design to couture standard finishing techniques. There are no prerequisites other than curiosity, a willingness to learn, work and imagine your own unique capsule collection.
Instead of a degreeor certificate, the course ends with a polished capsule collection and a professionally styled portfolio of work showcasing each participant’s distinctive aesthetic voice. Graduates are awarded a Letter of Completion and Personal Reference by the Atelier Director and studio founder, testifying to their hard work, creativiness, and technical skills.
This is not a typical course. This is a transcendent experience in design, creativity, and making things by hand, an invitation to pause, make with purpose, and find what making things by hand is really about.
What You Will Learn
This Gap Year experience includes a variety of courses designed to immerse you in the world of fashion and sewing.
Exclusive Benefits & Extras
Additional Options
We offer a furnished, serviced & shared accommodation package for out-of-town attendees, which includes excursions, volunteering, and outreach work. Email us for a quote on this option.
Ideal for Beginners
No prior sewing experience or machine is needed. This program is designed to welcome beginners while offering an engaging and professional learning experience.
PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS PACKAGE TO ENSURE COMPATABILITY.
This exclusive Gap Year Program has limited spaces available, so pre-book now to secure your place and begin your journey into fashion and needle arts. Don't miss out on this unique, hands-on experience!
Where we are: https://bit.ly/4gWtkTy
By appointment only
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.