Why learn creative skills?

By engaging in creative activities from an early age, children learn valuable skills such as lateral thinking, problem solving, managing ambiguity and uncertainty, and how to generate and evaluate original ideas.

These are all skills that will support them throughout school and will be in high demand as they transition into their adult careers - they can’t easily be replicated by AI!

The Fashion Rebellion programme behind Eco Stitch Club has been designed with many years of experience of teaching children useful, creative skills in a fun and accessible way. By making things they will enjoy using and wearing, they will develop confidence, independence, coordination, focus and an appreciation of what goes into making something.

What’s in the course?

The Eco-Stitch Club usually runs over a term. During this time pupils learn sewing machine fundamentals and techniques, taught through fun and easy upcycling projects.

Every new project adds a new skillset to work towards independence and increase knowledge of the remake or repair of clothing.

The course can be tailored based on the time available at each school, but we always cover the basics:

Machine function and speed controls
Threading up
First simple upcycled project
Problem solving and machine care

"The course is really good, the things we make are useful and creative. It's clear and easy to follow."

Phoebe, age 12

"I am always coveting the creations my daughter brings home with her and wish the classes had been running when I was a 13 year old girl."

Annie, parent

What children will learn

Throughout the course, students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, developing important concentration and problem solving skills while having fun.

Of course the Club Leaders are there to help anyone who is really stuck!

Because there is no pressure to keep up with others in the class, pupils can enjoy the learning process, have fun and build confidence in their own abilities.

Interested in Eco Stitch Club for your child's school? Get in touch to find out more.

Testimonials

What people are saying about Eco Stitch Club

“Using the programme means that children progress at their own speed & to their own ability so they can enjoy the learning process. They love their eco-makes & the technical drills help them to understand how to use the machines confidently so there are far fewer issues & the session is fun & stress-free.”

Nureen Khan

Session leader, Princess Fredericas School

“My daughter completely adores the lessons … and I love the fact that not only is she learning a real life skill, but also how the pieces she makes are such a refreshing antidote to cheap, fast fashion.”

Lou

Parent

“Sewing and designing clothes is one of the best activities in the world! I love it!”

Lila

Pupil, aged 10

I have been really impressed at the amount of ambitious sewing skills that my daughter has learnt and from quite a young age. The projects are trendy and inspiring with very rewarding results. I think my daughter is so lucky to be able to do the classes - something I would have adored to do when I was a child. It is even more special to learn these skills since sewing is not something that schools can fit into the curriculum today.

Emily

Parent

"What I love about the course is that I get to make my own designs and not just buy things from a shop. So when it's my own thing that I'm making, I can easily put my own personality into it and the best thing is the fact that I can actually say to people, "Ooh I made it, thank you for saying you like it"

Joccoaa

Pupil, aged 14

"My daughter beamed with pride at making something both practical and stylish - all thanks to the guiding hand of club leader, who has a can do approach and a great eye for detail. It is more than just learning to sew - boosting confidence and fueling a passion for design."

Claire

Parent

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