What is Slow Stitching?
Slow stitching invites you to pause, breathe, and connect with your hands. With just a needle, thread, and pieces of fabric, you’ll find a quiet rhythm that soothes the mind and sparks creativity. It’s a beautiful way to use what you already have—spare fabrics, old clothes, and offcuts—giving them a second life through hand stitching.
Rooted in traditions of the past, slow stitching is about more than sewing. It’s about taking time. Slowing down. Creating something meaningful in a fast-paced world. Each stitch becomes a moment of calm, a chance to reconnect with yourself.
What you will learn
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What you'll need to get started
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How to source and use upcycled or botanically dyed fabrics
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Working with colour and texture
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Eight hand stitching techniques
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How to create a stitched bowl
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How to create a small pouch with a button and loop or a zip
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How to look for inspiration and find ideas
Learn the art of Slow Stitching
In this gentle and inspiring online course, you’ll learn simple hand stitching techniques that open up a world of creative possibilities. From patchwork to decorative stitches, you’ll be guided step by step to make one-of-a-kind pieces—like a hand-stitched book cover, purse, or bag—using fabric from your stash or upcycled clothing.
Whether you’re new to stitching or returning after years away, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to create something that feels truly yours.
And when you enrol, you’ll receive a complimentary Creative Mending course! These two beautiful crafts go hand in hand—slow stitching allows you to make new things, and creative mending helps you breathe new life into old favourites.
