Before You Stitch

Before You Stitch My skills and love for patterncutting & sewing have pushed me to want to share and teach my skills.

Feel free to contact me if this is something you are interested in.

How beautiful does look here! 😍Aud decided at the beginning of the year that she wanted to learn to sew, and with the h...
21/08/2026

How beautiful does look here! 😍

Aud decided at the beginning of the year that she wanted to learn to sew, and with the help of Sam from and myself, she has accomplished so much.

This dress is a bespoke pattern created by me, which Aud privately commissioned based on one of her favourite dresses. And now she can’t stop making it in all sorts of wonderful fabrics!

Aud is a true inspiration to anyone feeling a little nervous about tackling their next sewing project.

Just think… what’s the worst that can happen if you make a mistake? A bit of paper needs fixing? A bit of fabric needs unpicking?

That’s all part of learning.

So get stuck in, pick up that project you’ve been wanting to make, and give it a go! ✂️❤️

✂️ Sewing MasterclassesZips • Collars • Welt Pockets4-hour focused workshops | £50 eachAll 3 for £135 (save £15)Build co...
12/08/2026

✂️ Sewing Masterclasses

Zips • Collars • Welt Pockets
4-hour focused workshops | £50 each
All 3 for £135 (save £15)

Build confidence in the details that make garments look professional.

📍 Chadwick Lane, Mirfield
⏰ 10:00–14:00

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🧵 Welt Pocket Masterclass

Dates:
• Thursday 1st October

A tailoring classic made approachable. Learn accurate marking, clean cutting, and sharp welt construction for a polished, structured result.

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✂️ Fly Zipper Masterclass

Dates:
• Thursday 15th October

Stop avoiding trousers. Learn how to insert a neat, durable fly zipper with confidence, from interfacing to final topstitching. You’ll leave with a finished sample and skills you can rely on.

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👔 Shirt Collar Masterclass

Dates:
• Thursday 29th October

Master crisp points and smooth curves. Learn how to interface, sew, turn, and attach a shirt collar cleanly for a truly professional finish.

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Limited spaces.
DM to book or use the link below...
https://www.beforeyoustitch.com/workshops

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From Threads to Sweatshirts: Overlocker Workshop ✂️Ready to finally feel confident using your overlocker?Join me for a r...
03/08/2026

From Threads to Sweatshirts: Overlocker Workshop ✂️

Ready to finally feel confident using your overlocker?

Join me for a relaxed, hands-on sewing day where you’ll learn the essentials, practise techniques, and create a garment you’ll actually want to wear.

📍 Mirfield
🗓 Tuesday 8th September 2026
⏰ 10:00–16:00
✨£65
Can pay in full online or message to pay a £20 deposit to secure your place.

Whether your overlocker has been sitting untouched or you just want a proper refresher, this workshop will help you get comfortable with your machine and enjoy sewing with it.

What you’ll learn
✔ Threading, tension & machine maintenance
✔ Essential stitches, hemming & gathering techniques
✔ How to sew the Lemon Squeezy Top using your overlocker
✔ Tips to build confidence for sewing at home

Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to improve their overlocker skills in a friendly, supportive setting.

✨ Limited spaces available
👉 To book:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.beforeyoustitch.com/service-page/from-threads-to-sweatshirts-overlocker

Have a lovely day!

All set for two days of a private Trouser Block Making Workshop with two lovely ladies!We’re working from Sew Different’...
03/08/2026

All set for two days of a private Trouser Block Making Workshop with two lovely ladies!

We’re working from Sew Different’s beautiful studio space at Dean Clough Mills while creating trouser blocks tailored to each of their individual measurements. Then we’ll move on to using those blocks with commercial patterns, as well as adapting them to create their own designs.

Laura Casey Dean Clough

✨ The Fit Clinic ✨Ever made something you love... but it just doesn't fit quite right?Don't let those "almost there" gar...
12/07/2026

✨ The Fit Clinic ✨
Ever made something you love... but it just doesn't fit quite right?

Don't let those "almost there" garments stay unworn. Join me for The Fit Clinic – a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you understand why your handmade clothes aren't fitting as you'd hoped, and what you can do about it.

Bring along:
🧵 One handmade garment
📄 The original pattern (if you have it)

Together we'll:
⭐ Identify what's causing the fit issues
⭐ Learn how to spot common fitting problems
⭐ Explore pattern adjustments that work for your body
⭐ Pin, discuss, and plan improvements for your garment
⭐ Give you the confidence to achieve a better fit in future projects

No pattern drafting experience is needed, and we're not starting from scratch. This is all about helping you get more wear, more confidence, and more enjoyment from the clothes you've already made.

📍 The Fit Clinic is running at both and .

For upcoming dates and more information, visit:
www.beforeyoustitch.com/service-page/the-fit-clinic

Or simply send me a message if you'd like to know more—I’m always happy to help! 💛

🚨🚨NEW WORKSHOP ALERT🚨🚨Turn “almost right” into just right.A practical, hands-on session for anyone who sews and wants to...
02/07/2026

🚨🚨NEW WORKSHOP ALERT🚨🚨

Turn “almost right” into just right.

A practical, hands-on session for anyone who sews and wants to improve the fit of their handmade garments.

Bring along one garment you’ve made (and ideally the original pattern), and we’ll work through what’s going wrong and how to fix it.

In the session, you’ll:
⭐ Work out why your garment isn’t fitting as you expected
⭐ Learn how to identify common fitting issues
⭐ Make adjustments to your pattern so it’s right for you
⭐ Pin and discuss improvements to your garment

Leave with a clearer understanding of how to get better results next time

This isn’t about starting from scratch or needing pattern cutting experience. It’s about making what you’ve already made work better for your body.

These will take place at both Thread Space and Stitch Make Create

Visit the website for dates and further information. Alternatively feel free to drop me a message!

https://www.beforeyoustitch.com/service-page/the-fit-clinic

18/06/2026

A little into the Before You Stitch pattern service 🧵🙌🏻

Made a pattern block in one of my classes?For £35, I can turn it into a digital PDF and keep it on file for you. Then, w...
16/06/2026

Made a pattern block in one of my classes?

For £35, I can turn it into a digital PDF and keep it on file for you. Then, whenever you have a new design idea, I can create a personalised pattern from your block without you having to start from scratch.

Everything can be done remotely, so simply send me your ideas, inspiration photos or pattern references and I’ll do the pattern work for you.

✨ Pattern block digitising: £35
✨ Pattern adaptations: From £35+

Message me to find out more.

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Mirfield

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+447833630871

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