Your Summer of making starts here
Sew Ready Camp is back for July and August — and this year, we've made it bigger, better and more inclusive than ever before. We've listened, we've grown, and we've added extra camp days so that every maker has a place with us this summer.
Our summer programmes offer space for children to slow down, discover something new, and experience the joy of making with their hands. From gentle first stitches to confident creative expression, each camp is designed with care — inviting every child to step into creativity, grow in confidence, and become part of something truly special.
Tiny Makers
Mini Makers
Young Makers
A SUMMER CAMP DESIGNED FOR EVERY MAKER
Tiny Makers | Ages 3-5
A gentle, joyful space for little hands to explore, create and discover.
Our Tiny Makers sessions are designed especially for children aged 3–5, inspired by Montessori principles of hands-on, play-based learning. Every session moves at your child's own pace — nurturing curiosity, building fine motor skills and growing confidence through the simple, beautiful act of making.
Sewing with little hands is about so much more than thread and fabric. It's focus, it's calm, it's the pride of creating something all by yourself.
Week 1
14th & 16th July
9am - 10:30am
Week 2
21st & 23rd July
9am - 10:30am
Week 3
28th & 30th July
9am - 10:30am
Mini Makers | Ages 6-11
Come along to Sew Ready camp for five days of making, growing and finding your creative flow.
Our Mini Makers classes are designed for children aged 6–11, blending hands-on sewing with imaginative, challenge-based learning. Every session is thoughtfully planned to stretch creativity, build focus and give each child the satisfaction of making something they're genuinely proud of.
Our full week option is perfect for makers who want to immerse themselves completely — building skills, making friends and settling into the rhythm of creating every single day.
£130 per child | Full week
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Summer Camp
Week 1
13th - 17th July
10am - 2pm
A relaxed and creative space for young makers to grow.
Children continue to build confidence with hand sewing and are gently introduced to using a sewing machine, learning new skills step by step. Through fun, thoughtful projects, students practise threading, knotting, and a range of foundational stitches including running stitch, whip stitch, chain stitch, blanket stitch, and embroidery, developing creativity, focus, and pride in what they make.
Summer Camp
Week 2
20th - 24th July
10am - 2pm
A structured introduction to playful sewing and garment construction.
This Saturday programme guides students through core construction principles, including body measurement, fitting, size charts, pattern markings, cutting, and sewing.
Alongside developing strong technical skills, students build essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, patience, focus, and confidence, offering a solid foundation for further learning in fashion and design.
Summer Camp
Week 3
3rd - 7th August
10am - 2pm
A focused introduction to garment making for young designers.
This course guides students through the fundamentals of dressmaking, from taking accurate measurements and understanding size charts to reading patterns, cutting fabric, and constructing garments.
Through practical projects, students develop technical sewing skills alongside confidence, independence, and a deeper understanding of how clothes are designed and made. A supportive space to build skill, creativity, and pride in thoughtful making.
Mini Makers | Individual days
Pay as you go Option
Week 1
13th - 17th July
£28 per day
Come along to summer camp for the full week and make so many new things, meet new friends and have the best summer yet
Pay as you go Option
Week 2
20th - 24th July
£28 per day
A structured introduction to playful sewing and garment construction.
This Saturday programme guides students through core construction principles, including body measurement, fitting, size charts, pattern markings, cutting, and sewing.
Alongside developing strong technical skills, students build essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, patience, focus, and confidence, offering a solid foundation for further learning in fashion and design.
Pay as you go Option
Week 3
3rd - 7th August
£28 per day
A structured introduction to playful sewing and garment construction.
This Saturday programme guides students through core construction principles, including body measurement, fitting, size charts, pattern markings, cutting, and sewing.
Alongside developing strong technical skills, students build essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, patience, focus, and confidence, offering a solid foundation for further learning in fashion and design.
Dip in at your own pace — join us for Mini Makers on the days that work best for you.
At Sew Ready we believe summer camp should fit around you. Whether life is busy or you simply want to try something new, our pay as you go days mean your child can experience the magic of making without any pressure or commitment.
£28 per day | Pay as you go
Young Makers | Ages 11-16
A confident, creative space to find your voice and make it real.
Our Young Makers classes are designed for young people aged 11–16 who are ready to develop real making skills and express their own creative identity. Sessions are hands-on, skill-focused and genuinely fun — building technique, independence and the quiet confidence that comes from creating something completely your own and wearing it.
This is more than sewing. It's self-expression, discipline and discovery all stitched together.
Summer Camp
27th - 31st July
10am - 2pm
Full week | £130
A relaxed and creative space for young makers to grow.
Children continue to build confidence with hand sewing and are gently introduced to using a sewing machine, learning new skills step by step. Through fun, thoughtful projects, students practise threading, knotting, and a range of foundational stitches including running stitch, whip stitch, chain stitch, blanket stitch, and embroidery, developing creativity, focus, and pride in what they make.
Summer Camp
27th - 31st July
10am - 2pm
Individual days | £28
A structured introduction to playful sewing and garment construction.
This Saturday programme guides students through core construction principles, including body measurement, fitting, size charts, pattern markings, cutting, and sewing.
Alongside developing strong technical skills, students build essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, patience, focus, and confidence, offering a solid foundation for further learning in fashion and design.
Community Events
A warm, welcoming space where everyone belongs.
Our community classes are open to all — no experience needed, no pressure, just the simple joy of making together. Each class is a chance to slow down, connect and leave feeling proud of what your hands have made.
Coming soon
GOH Belfast
Monday 17th August
£8.50
Rescue a Sock. Sew a Monkey. Save the Planet!
Bring your imagination and a pair of old socks, and we’ll teach you how to transform them into your very own upcycled sock monkey teddy. Not only will you learn how to construct and hand sew a cuddly friend, you’ll become a conscious creator, discovering how small choices can make a big difference for the planet.
Discounted community workshops
Connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Our community partnerships create spaces where people can come together, share time, and learn through making.
We design project-led sewing programmes in collaboration with local groups, offering leisure sewing, dressmaking, embroidery, and one-off workshops. Each programme supports creativity, connection, and care - bringing skills, support, and services together to nurture positive, lasting community experiences.
Birthday Parties
Calling all fashionistas!
Get ready to be the star of the show, wow your friends and learn new skills by having your birthday party hosted at Sew Ready. Our birthday package has everything you need for a fabulous celebration full of creativity, fun and style! Choose a project you know you will love to make with all your friends.
Mindfulness Through Sewing
Sewing as a way to slow down and reconnect.
This practice invites you to work with your hands, focus your attention, and find calm in the rhythm of making.
Through gentle, intentional sewing, you’ll learn to be present with the process—stitch by stitch—creating space for clarity, creativity, and quiet confidence.
Breathwork
Breathwork to steady the body
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Posture
Posture to support ease
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Surroundings
Surroundings to create calm
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Mindfulness
Boundaries to protect your time
Adult Makers | Home sewing and garment making
A calm space to learn, make, and connect. Our adult classes welcome all ages and abilities, supporting both skill and wellbeing through sewing. Mindful making helps to slow the body, focus the mind, and build quiet confidence, while creating pieces you’ll feel proud to wear.
A little note on adult classes ...
Our adult classes are taking a short pause for the summer while we focus on our makers camps — but we will absolutely be back in September with more dates, more classes and more making together.
If you're hoping to sew with us over July and August, we'd love to hear from you. If there's enough interest we'll look at running an evening class during the summer — so don't be shy, reach out and let us know.
Get in touch at hello@sewready.org
Beginner
A gentle introduction to home sewing and garment making.
Over six weeks, you’ll learn the essentials of using a sewing machine and core dressmaking techniques, building skills gradually and with care. By the end of the course, you’ll have created a simple garment and feel ready to continue your sewing journey with clarity and confidence.
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Improver
For those with a basic understanding of dressmaking who are ready to refine their skills.
This course focuses on thoughtful technique while creating a pyjama set in your own size, with guidance on sleeves, collars, plackets, buttonholes, fit, and construction supporting you to sew with ease and assurance.
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Advanced
Designed for confident makers looking to deepen their practice.
Over six weeks, you’ll work on garments of your choice, with considered support around lay plans, cutting, fit, and construction. Each session strengthens precision, confidence, and a more intuitive approach to sewing.
Learn to Sew Online | At Your Own Pace
Something exciting is on its way. Our online classes are almost ready and we cannot wait to share them with you.
Our pre-recorded classes are designed for adults who want to learn in their own time, at their own pace and from the comfort of home. Thoughtfully designed by Sarah, each class builds real skills with care and intention — from your very first stitch to your most confident make yet.
Soon you will be able to press play and start your sewing journey today.
Learn The Foundations
Day 1 to Day 10
Learn foundational stitches, understand proper technique, and build confidence at the machine.
This phase lays the groundwork for your entire sewing journey.
Build Your Sewing Routine Day 11 to Day 20
Begin to establish a consistent sewing rhythm while exploring different techniques and styles, from garment construction to finishing details.
Discover additional creative guidance and practical tips to deepen your sewing practice and grow your confidence.
Challenge Yourself
From Day 21
Step into your capability with guided challenges and thoughtful skill check-ins.
Recognise your progress, trust what you’ve learned, and move forward with confidence, creativity, and pride in your practice.