South Africa’s ORIGINAL ‘Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons’ Courses – Established in 2008!
Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons
Explore our range of modular courses – the home of our renowned ‘Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons’ course. Learn more…
Professional development
We offer a range of advanced masterclasses and workshops for for the more experienced sewist. Read more…
Shopper Bag Masterclass
Our best-selling short course, by far! Learn to make a reversible shopper bag and get your creative juices flowing. Learn more…
Sewing Skills
Learn to use your sewing machine and create 4 practical items in this short course that is ideal for ages 12 and over. Learn more…
We are agents of Singer and Bernina sewing machines
What our students have to say
“The best decision I’ve made” Upon taking early retirement from a very challenging career after 30 years, I felt sure I had exhausted my ability to learn anything new. My daughter-in-law gave me Module 1 as a gift as I had expressed my regret that I wished I could sew myself clothes as I was…
“I learnt much more than sewing” Hey! I’m Zuhaira, and our lessons at Silent Sewing Academy were never silent!From the random life advice Mrs A gave us to making connections with everyone in the class, as well as just silly and funny moments in general, I had a blast and learnt much more than sewing!!
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