Meet The Teachers

At the Sewing School, we're incredibly proud to work with the most amazing bunch of teachers! Why not find out a bit more about them below?
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Charly Works at Andie through the week, making orders and generally helping out around the studio. Charly is a joy to work with and has everyone in stitches on a daily basis. Charly also runs her own brand 25Twelve which you can check out here!
How did you get into sewing?
I’ve always been an arty person and I’ve always been interested in fashion. So I continued to do Fashion and Textiles at university.
What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?
Seeing how excited the kids get when they finally finish something they’ve been working on is my favourite part of being a teacher.
What do you like to make the most?
I enjoy reworking something old into something fun and new!
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Hannah is a studio assistant for Andie and the rest of the brands here at the creative hub. Hannah is lovely to be around and is always willing to help anyone with anything they need! You can always count on Hannah to laugh at your bad jokes!
How did you get into sewing?

I first got into sewing when I started my studio assistant job, I now have a sewing machine at home and work on my own projects there.

What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?
I like seeing the kids having a laugh and enjoying themselves at the classes.
What do you like to make the most?

I really love making dungarees!

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Robyn has just recently left her placement here at Andie but she missed us so much she came back to teach the kids. Robyn studies fashion and textiles at university full time and is one of the most creatively minded people we had the pleasure to work with! Robyn uploads all of her work here!
How did you get into sewing?
I’ve always had an interest in sewing and it was a big inspiration growing up. And I was always excited about making my own ideas.
What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?
My favourite part of teaching the classes is seeing how happy the kids are with their finished product, its such a rewarding feeling.
What do you like to make the most?
I like making shirts the most!
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Sarah works at Kerrie Aldo she helps out around the studio as much as she can. Sarah really enjoys her job and never comes to the sewing school without a smile on her face, she helps make the sewing school such a welcoming place with a lovely and kind environment. 
How did you get into sewing?
I started sewing at school and afterwards I took up a fashion course. Once I got my own sewing machine I fell in love with it.
What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?
My favourite part about teaching the classes is hearing all the kids’ funny stories.
What do you like to make the most?
I love making bags!
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Amy is an early years practitioner, and is a wonder around the little ones. Amy is smart and fun to be around and Always manages to get through to the kids.

How did you get into sewing?

I initially went to college with Gill but found that the class wasn't what I expected. I left early, but then I heard that Gill had started up sewing classes for adults and that's where I really learned how to sew and then I progressed from there!

What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?
Definitely seeing the kids confidence grow and the excitement on their faces when they've achieved their garment, I love it! Also I just love seeing children every week

What do you like to make the most?
Definitely a cute baby girls outfit, it's just my favourite and I always have to top it off with a cute bow or turban

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Hannah is a Production assistant at Isolated Heroes and also has a lovely 5 year old daughter called Grace. Hannah lights up the room when she is in, constantly telling stories and turning a bad day into a good one.

How did you get into sewing?

I got into sewing through kindred clothing. It was an amazing group of young parents learning how to sew. Ever since then sewing has become a huge part of my life.

What is your favourite part about teaching the classes?

Being able to teach the children new skills that they will use for the rest of their lives, I love seeing their happy faces when they achieve something they've been working at.

What do you like to make the most?

I don't honestly have a favourite I love making everything. If I had to choose I have a lot of fun making accessories.