The Dressmaker's Apprentice

The Dressmaker's Apprentice Sewing & Dressmaking School and all things textile.

15/06/2026

Studio tidy up ready for a week of sewing 🥰

Bit of a tidy up this morning before the weeks sewing starts. Scissors (fabric scissors are kept separately - if you kno...
15/06/2026

Bit of a tidy up this morning before the weeks sewing starts. Scissors (fabric scissors are kept separately - if you know you know!), pinking shears, needles, pins, threads and most importantly coffee, check, check, check, we're good to go!

Have a great week, hopefully you manage to make some time for yourself and whatever creative thing you enjoy doing, have fun 🥰

14/06/2026

Lovely day yesterday with this talented bunch at Beginner’s Sewing in our Bangor studio. Are you ready to learn to sew?!

Think you can’t sew?! Such a lovely day yesterday with this talented bunch. All complete beginners who had never used a ...
14/06/2026

Think you can’t sew?! Such a lovely day yesterday with this talented bunch. All complete beginners who had never used a sewing machine and all turned out to be naturals! Always love seeing everyone ‘birth’ their fabric bags and turn them the right way out, amazing sewing 😀💕

Fancy giving it a go? New classes and dates will be shared soon, watch this space!

12/06/2026

Meet your tutor! Hi, I'm Tara and I'm absolutely obsessed with sewing and textiles. I have been sewing for over 50 years and have a BA in Fashion Design. I run workshops for all levels, from absolute beginners picking up a needle for the first time, to more experienced dressmakers ready to level up their skills. You'll also find me teaching at Knit and Stitch shows across the UK throughout the year. Whether you're here to learn, to be inspired, or just to find your people, you're very welcome. 🧵

I've had quite a few new followers recently - thank you! So thought it might be time for a Meet Your Tutor post. 👋 Hi, I...
12/06/2026

I've had quite a few new followers recently - thank you! So thought it might be time for a Meet Your Tutor post.

👋 Hi, I'm Tara, and I'm absolutely obsessed with sewing and textiles.

I'm the maker behind The Dressmaker's Apprentice, and I've been in love with fabric, thread and the magic of construction for as long as I can remember, can actually now say for over 50 years and counting. 😆

I started sewing as a young child, went on to complete a BA in Fashion Design and have shown womenswear collections at the Guinness Fashion Awards and at Pure Women London but honestly, what lights me up most is sharing the joy of sewing and textiles with other people.

I run workshops for all levels, from absolute beginners sitting at a sewing machine or picking up a needle for the first time, to more experienced dressmakers ready to level up their skills. You'll also find me teaching at Knit and Stitch shows across the UK throughout the year and keeping it social in the studio with our weekly Great Bangor Sewing Bee.

My particular passions are dressmaking and pattern cutting, alongside hand sewing and the slower, more meditative textile techniques such as traditional embroidery, sashiko, pojagi and mola. There is something genuinely special about the connection between hands, thread and cloth.

Whether you're here to learn, to be inspired, or just to find your people, you're very welcome. 🧵💕

p.s. - I really don't like having my photo taken, here is blurry one I can just about cope with sharing 😆

1,100 Facebook followers, I honestly can't quite believe it, and I am so grateful for every single one of you.When I sta...
11/06/2026

1,100 Facebook followers, I honestly can't quite believe it, and I am so grateful for every single one of you.

When I started The Dressmaker's Apprentice I could only dream of a community like this, and you are making it something truly special. Thank you. 💕

And if you know a fellow maker who'd love to join us, please do give this post a share and help spread the word! ✂️🥰

Are you looking for a fun and friendly way to meet like minded people while spending time sewing, knitting, crocheting o...
10/06/2026

Are you looking for a fun and friendly way to meet like minded people while spending time sewing, knitting, crocheting or crafting?

Drop in to our weekly Sewing Bee sessions in our Bangor studio. No need to book, pop along and see what it's all about.

The studio has sewing machines, overlocker, scissors, needles, thread, pins, workspace, all waiting for you to use.

Bring along a project you are working on, or maybe one that has been sitting for a while - not that any of us leave projects unfinished! 😆 If you don't have a project, don't worry, we have plenty here for you to try 😀

Share tips, swap ideas, and learn from each other. Perfect for all levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.

No pressure, no formal instruction, just good company, creativity, and plenty of tea and coffee. We can’t wait to see you 😀

Where: 1st floor studio, 71a High Street, Bangor (Off Holborn Avenue)
Cost: £5 per person, pay at studio

Pop in and say hello 😀

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Struggling with your sewing machine?! Time to learn how to sew?Come along to our Bangor sewing studio and in a couple of...
09/06/2026

Struggling with your sewing machine?! Time to learn how to sew?

Come along to our Bangor sewing studio and in a couple of hours I'll show you how to sew beautifully straight seams and you will sew your own fabric storage bag.

No experience needed. Small class size. All materials and equipment provided.

DM to book your spot or for more details.

The City of Bangor, its past, present and future.

08/06/2026

Fabulous day yesterday with beginner’s sewing classes. All were naturals! Next class is this Thursday afternoon with more at the weekend. Are you ready to sew!!

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Bangor
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