Discover the couture techniques that will give you the confidence to create something rather special.
There's something quite magical about lace.
I've always loved working with it, particularly the exquisite French and Nottingham laces that have been used in couture dressmaking for generations. And although we often associate lace with wedding dresses, it's far too beautiful to be reserved just for brides! I have a lace top that I love to wear with jeans and a pair of boots!
Perhaps you've been inspired by the wonderfully dramatic lace shirts worn by Claudia on The Traitors, you're dreaming of making a wedding dress, or you're considering applying for next year's Great British Sewing Bee, and would love a few couture techniques up your sleeve!
Or perhaps you've simply fallen in love with a beautiful piece of lace and imagined what you could make with it.
But where do you begin?
Even for an experienced dressmaker, sewing with lace can feel rather daunting.
Where do you find beautiful lace? How do you choose the right one? And how do you cut and sew such a delicate fabric without spoiling the details that made you fall in love with it?
It's all too easy to admire a beautiful piece of lace, imagine what you could create, feel overwhelmed and put the idea aside for another day.
Perhaps you've even got a precious piece tucked away in your fabric stash, waiting until you feel brave enough to cut into it!
But imagine confidently planning your garment, knowing which techniques will give it a beautiful couture finish.
And that's exactly what I'd love to help you achieve in my Sewing With Lace Masterclass.
A day devoted to beautiful lace
On Wednesday 18th November, we'll spend the day exploring the techniques that make sewing lace such a pleasure.
From almost invisible couture seams and delicate scalloped hems to beautifully bound necklines, lace appliqué and decorative finishes.
You'll practise each technique and create a library of beautifully sewn samples, with notes to guide your future projects.
It's an approach I've always loved when teaching couture dressmaking. There's something wonderfully satisfying about calmly concentrating on one technique at a time, understanding how it works and perfecting those little details that make all the difference.
It’s mindful sewing at its finest!
I'll also share some of my favourite French and Nottingham lace suppliers, so you'll know where to find beautiful materials.
My hope is that you'll leave with more than a box of samples. You'll have the knowledge, skills and confidence to turn a beautiful piece of lace into a garment you can wear and treasure.
Spend a creative day with me
SEWING WITH LACE MASTERCLASS
Wednesday 18th November 2026 | 9.30am–4.30pm
Sugnall Walled Garden, Staffordshire
£125, including all materials, and refreshments.
Skill level: Intermediate
I'd love you to join me for a day of beautiful fabrics, thoughtful sewing and a little couture inspiration.
And who knows? That lace garment you've been dreaming of making might be closer than you think!
