Learn to sew from scratch

If your sewing skills currently begin and end with replacing a button, Sew it Together is a good place to change that. This small Muizenberg sewing school teaches complete beginners how to use a sewing machine before progressing to patterns, garment construction and actually making clothes you can wear. There are also individual workshops where you can tackle projects such as trousers, skirts and sweatshirts, plus more advanced options once you've got the basics down. Machines are available at the studio, so you don't necessarily need your own to get started.

And if sewing turns into your new obsession, there's a monthly Sewing Club and an open studio where you can work on your own projects alongside other makers.

BEFORE YOU GO
Courses and workshops run on different dates and prices vary, so check the current programme before booking. Complete beginners can start with the introductory machine workshop; some garment-making workshops require basic sewing experience. The studio is at 32 Palmer Road, Muizenberg.