Serena Sews: How to Make Beautiful, Interchangeable, Sustainable and Unique Clothes

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Sew You Can isn’t stopping at kids’ classes, dress-making for beginners, refresher courses, or advanced dress-making. In 2021, Serena Baker became the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of The Great British Sewing Bee. She thrilled the judges with her incredible attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive 'refashioning projects', putting sustainability at the heart of her creations.

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By March, she’d signed a lease and transformed the blank canvas into two bright, airy and contemporary studios, five-times the size of her Brandon House unit.It’s a creative outlet – ‘me’ time, out of the house. Most people are not in creative jobs, so this is their opportunity to be creative. We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below.

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Now a hive of activity, Amanda and four additional tutors offer classes for all abilities, running every evening and at weekends. Almost all our customer base is made up of professional people who have very busy jobs, and we have a number of doctors and lawyers,” she explained. People would say to me: ‘I’d pay you to make that for my own wee girl.’ But that did not bring me joy. The former teacher, who is also set to launch crochet and knitting classes, added: “It is friendly and fun, and the tutors are lovely. You can’t do anything wrong, you can’t break the sewing machines. You don’t ever need to feel apprehensive or nervous. You’re here to relax.” Medical student Serena Baker was crowned winner of The Great British Sewing Bee in June 2021. Credit: PAIn 2021, Serena Baker became the youngest ever - and first Scottish - winner of The Great British Sewing Bee. She thrilled the judges with her incredible attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive 'refashioning projects', putting sustainability at the heart of her creations. Whether you're brand new to sewing or already know the ropes but fancy trying something a little different, Serena will take you on a journey to reinvent your wardrobe. In Serena Sews, you'll learn how to: They’ll say: ‘My granny tried to teach me to sew and I was hopeless,’ and a lady who said I’d never be able to teach her because she couldn’t sew in a straight line. When she chose to take a break from her teaching career to become a stay-at-home mum to two daughters aged under two, she needed ‘me’ time – a craving that rekindled her teenage flirtation with sewing, and restored the fire in her belly for all things creative. Concentration is etched on the face of sewing student Lianne Garven (Image: Made in Scotland of Hamilton)

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Forget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams! Series three winner, Matt Chapple, has gone on to publish a sewing book called Make It, Own It, Love It.Serena thrilled the programme’s judges with her attention to detail and wowed viewers with her distinctive ‘refashioning projects’.

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Formerly occupied by a water cooler company, the premises had lain empty for two years. But creative Amanda recognised the potential of the staid, corporate space with its banks of blank admin desks. Her advice on techniques and practical skills allows readers to tailor their designs to their own style and create long-lasting items. Her easy-to-follow guides help readers move away from fast fashion to create a unique and versatile wardrobe.

Forget fast fashion and cheap trends - Serena Baker is here to help you craft the sustainable wardrobe of your dreams!" People have come here, made items of clothing and gone on to wear them on holiday and to weddings, and they’ve made clothing for their kids,” said Amanda, who gets great satisfaction from the rewards her students reap from their new-found love of sewing.