Laura Rae Craft Co. Teaches Sewing

Laura Rae Craft Co. Teaches Sewing Fun, friendly and insightful sewing workshops, masterclasses and courses to suit all skill levels. Like many people, I found sewing in some of my darkest hours.
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Based in the Peterborough, Rutland and Lincolnshire community. My mum lent a sewing machine and gently nudged to give it a go whilst recovering from a family trauma - I became instantly addicted. There was something about the creativity married with the mathematics and logic that drew me down its rabbit hole. Desperate to know more, I went to college where I studied sewing technique, garment makin

g and fabric fundamentals. I was trained to pattern cut and to design clothing from block. I started Laura Rae Craft Co. in 2018, mostly hiring bunting to weddings, but began retailing during the pandemic as the wedding market crashed. I now work full-time sewing and am blessed that my hobby has become my livelihood. My business predominantly makes reusable fabric bags. In the past 12 months I have worked with companies such as the Royal Scotsman to repurpose their old uniforms, I also design make up bags for the English Mineral Makeup Company. I like to make clothing when I am not sewing for work. I design and make outfits for all the little people in my life. I enjoy costume design and I also love to rummage through a good charity shop to find preloved clothes to alter. Sewing is my life, and to have the opportunity to gift the pleasure of this pastime to others is a privilege.

19/06/2026

✨Meet the Teacher series✨

What couldn't you live without in your sewing kit?

✂️ Set-In SleeveWelcome to this tutorial on sewing a set-in sleeve. In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of...
16/06/2026

✂️ Set-In Sleeve

Welcome to this tutorial on sewing a set-in sleeve. In this video, I’ll guide you through the process of inserting a sleeve smoothly and accurately into an armhole for a professional garment finish.

You’ll learn how to ease the sleeve cap, distribute fullness evenly, match notches correctly, and avoid puckers while sewing.

Set-in sleeves are one of the most important garment construction techniques, and once mastered, they open up endless possibilities for dressmaking projects.

Let’s sew together! 🧵✨



✂️ Set-In SleeveWelcome to this tutorial on sewing a set-in sleev...

15/06/2026

✨Meet the Teacher series✨

Describe your personality in 3 words

✂️ Facing FinishingWelcome to this tutorial on facing finishing techniques. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to ...
13/06/2026

✂️ Facing Finishing

Welcome to this tutorial on facing finishing techniques. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to finish facings neatly so your garments look clean, professional, and durable on the inside as well as the outside.

We’ll cover understitching, trimming and clipping seams, reducing bulk, and techniques for helping facings sit flat and stay in place beautifully.

Video Link: Hemming a Curve - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4z-Jqgzztw&list=PLLBKGhFHu1HcbMhkfNfYiIdjk0eGGN2J0&index=3

Video Link: Reducing Seam Bulk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo6kf8oMns0&list=PLLBKGhFHu1HfT41yssr67IyGLG_3eNW4j&index=5

Facings are an essential part of garment construction, and mastering these finishing methods can make a huge difference to the overall quality of your sewing.

Happy sewing! ✨🧵



https://youtu.be/bESX38-9sHg

✂️ Facing FinishingWelcome to this tutorial on facing finishing t...

12/06/2026

✨Meet the Teacher series✨

What is your favourite thing to teach?

11/06/2026

Ask Laura 🎉

A quick Q&A series, starting off with: “What sewing tool is worth every penny?”

Can you guess Laura’s response? 👀🧵✂️

Got your own sewing-related question? Pop it in the comments or send us a DM, and it could be the next one we feature!

www.lauraraecraft.com

🧵✨ LEARN TO SEW IN JUST 1 WEEK! ✨🧵Always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know where to start? This is your sign! J...
10/06/2026

🧵✨ LEARN TO SEW IN JUST 1 WEEK! ✨🧵

Always wanted to learn how to sew but didn’t know where to start? This is your sign! Join our fun, supportive 5-day beginner sewing course and gain the confidence and skills to create your own garments from shop-bought patterns.

Whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine or you’re a beginner looking to improve your skills, this interactive course is designed just for you.

Over the week you’ll learn:

🪡 Sewing machine fundamentals
✂️ Essential sewing tools and techniques
🧵 Fabric cutting and pattern reading
👗 Dressmaking seams, darts, gathering and pleating
🎀 Collars, facings and interfacing
🔘 Buttonholes, buttons and fasteners
🧥 Basic zip insertion and sleeve setting
📏 Taking body measurements and understanding patterns

And the best part?

✨ On Day 5, you’ll put your new skills into practice by creating your very own garment using a pattern! ✨

With a perfect blend of hands-on learning, theory, practical demonstrations and handy hints, you’ll leave with the knowledge, confidence and skills to continue your sewing journey at home.

💕 Small, friendly classes
💕 Suitable for complete beginners
💕 Learn at your own pace in a supportive environment

Your sewing journey starts here.

📍 Spaces are limited – book your place today!

https://www.lauraraecraft.com/service-page/garment-making-pt-1-beginner-5-day

🧵📐 WIP It Wednesday – Pattern Picks! 📐🧵What’s on your sewing table this week?Show us:👗 A new pattern you’re trying🧷 A pa...
10/06/2026

🧵📐 WIP It Wednesday – Pattern Picks! 📐🧵

What’s on your sewing table this week?

Show us:
👗 A new pattern you’re trying
🧷 A pattern you’ve just cut out
✂️ Or one you’re halfway through sewing

Bonus points: tell us what you love (or find tricky!) about it 👀

Your progress might inspire someone else to give it a go 💛
🌐 www.laurataecraft.com

✂️ Flat Collar InsertionWelcome to this tutorial on flat collar insertion. In this video, I’ll show you how to attach a ...
09/06/2026

✂️ Flat Collar Insertion

Welcome to this tutorial on flat collar insertion. In this video, I’ll show you how to attach a flat collar neatly into a neckline using clean and professional dressmaking techniques.

You’ll learn how to align the collar accurately and symmetrically, ease it neatly onto the neckline and achieve a smooth finish on both the front and back of the garment.

This tutorial is perfect for anyone wanting to improve their garment finishing skills and feel more confident sewing flat collars onto garments.
Let’s get started! 🧵✨



✂️ Flat Collar InsertionWelcome to this tutorial on flat collar insertion. In this video, I’ll show you how to attach a flat collar neatly into a neckline us...

08/06/2026

✨Meet the Teacher series✨

What is your biggest flaw?

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The Studio, 7 Topham Crescent
Peterborough
PE60SR

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