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Sewing Classes near Ardee — Colour and Cloth
Sewing Classes · near Ardee · COUNTY LOUTH, IRELAND

Sewing Classes
near Ardee

Expert-led sewing courses for all levels — taught personally by Christine Boyle

30+ years experience Game of Thrones BBC Consultant 162+ ★ Google
Christine Boyle, sewing tutor at Colour and Cloth
Discover the art of sewing near Ardee
3,000+ students taught
BA Hons, Univ. of Ulster
Game of Thrones S1–4
162+ five-star Google reviews

Sewing classes near Ardee

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your sewing skills, our expert-led sewing courses near Ardee offer something for everyone. Based in Portadown, Co Armagh — just a short drive from Ardee — Colour and Cloth provides hands-on learning in a fun and supportive environment.

All sewing tuition is taught personally by Christine Boyle — over 30 years professional experience in the creative Movie, TV and Fashion industries, including HBO's Game of Thrones Seasons 1–4. Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Join one of our sewing courses today and start your sewing journey!

Our sewing courses

Beginner sewing course at Colour and Cloth
Beginner

Beginner Dressmaking & Sewing

Never touched a sewing machine? Perfect. Christine's beginner course is designed for exactly that moment. Small groups, no rushing, no jargon — just you and your very first make.

6 Week Course £250 Max 4 Students

★★★★★ 162+ five-star Google reviews · AM & PM sessions

Book Beginner Sewing
Intermediate sewing course at Colour and Cloth
Intermediate

Intermediate Dressmaking & Sewing

You can sew a straight line — now shape it into something beautiful. Darts, waistbands and real garment construction. The techniques that make your makes look genuinely professional.

6 Week Course £285 Max 4 Students

★★★★★ 162+ five-star Google reviews · AM & PM sessions

Book Intermediate Sewing
Advanced sewing course at Colour and Cloth
Advanced

Advanced Dressmaking & Tailoring

Invisible zips, lined jackets, precision tailoring, pattern adaptation. Master the techniques that elevate handmade pieces to a genuinely professional standard.

6 Week Course £325 Max 4 Students

★★★★★ 162+ five-star Google reviews · AM & PM sessions

Book Advanced Sewing

Why choose Colour and Cloth near Ardee?

  • Personalised creative guidance — small groups of max 4 students, every session tailored to your level
  • All skill levels welcome — complete beginners and experienced sewers both thrive here
  • 30+ years industry experience — learn from a principal costume maker on HBO's Game of Thrones
  • Morning and evening sessions — flexible timetable to fit around your life near Ardee
  • 162+ five-star Google reviews — Northern Ireland's highest-rated sewing tutor
  • All tuition by Christine Boyle — never a substitute; consistent expert guidance every time
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Christine is a dream. She’s a world of knowledge and skills with the best possible personality and passion for teaching the beautiful art of sewing. I have completed her beginners class and learned so much! Couldn’t recommend highly enough! Welcoming, warm and a joy to be part of her lessons. I made 4 stunning kimono’s. All taught from tracking my pattern, hemming, sizing! EVERYTHING! Thank you. I will be back to complete my intermediate course next. ❤️🪡🧵
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Barbara Bradby
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Delighted to have both my sewing machines expertly repaired and working. Brian explained everything very clearly and knows these machines inside and out. A real pleasure meeting this lovely couple doing amazing work both!
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Catherine Mackle
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I was having a bit of trouble with my sewing machine and realising that I've had it for a number of years and it hadn't been serviced I set about looking for someone that could remedy this. I was surprised and delighted to find Colour and Cloth a five minute drive from me. I was able to book a service online at a time that was convenient to me. Brian was very professional and explained about differences in bobbins etc. Best of all I had my machine back same day looking like new and running smoothly. Thank you Brian
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Jacqueline O'Rourke
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I brought two machines to Colour and Cloth for servicing. Brian and Christine are so knowledgeable and helpful. You can see their passion for their crafts and their business. Great service and I would not hesitate to recommend for servicing of machines and for sewing tuition.
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Lois S
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I recently attended a sewing day at Christine’s fantastic studio. It was a fantastic quality day of sewing, learning lots of new skills, tips and wonderful techniques. The day flew!, Christine was so patient with her guidance on my pattern and welcomed all and my many questions. Having her expertise and encouragement has really inspired me in my sewing learning and I would highly recommend attending her classes. I think I’ll drop Santa a hint!! 😃 thank you so much.
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Ann Gillespie
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I had my Janome sewing machine serviced by Brian. He did an amazing job, within 24 hrs, and my machine is now like new. Brian and Christine are such a lovely couple, friendly and welcoming, very knowledgeable and professional. I found them inspirational. Christine demonstrated stitches and types of needles and at the end a little gift which means so much to me. I would recommend them very highly. Ann
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Georgia McStravick
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I cannot thank Christine and Brian at Colour and Cloth enough! They recently repaired my Granny Teresa’s vintage Singer sewing machine, which holds so much sentimental value for our family. I felt in such capable, knowledgeable hands from first speaking with them. They explained every detail clearly and made sure to show me the machine working perfectly before I left. A huge bonus was their amazing website—being able to check live updates on the progress of the repair was brilliant and kept me informed every step of the way. Outstanding service, I couldn’t recommend Colour and Cloth more!
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Danni
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I've just completed a 6 week beginners course with Christine in Colour and Cloth. I had never used a sewing machine before booking the course and was nervous going into it but Christine put me at ease from the very beginning. The course was really enjoyable and the 6 weeks flew in, I learned so much during my time and made a lovely skirt for myself. I would definitely recommend Colour and Cloth to anyone interested in sewing. Christine's knowledge was invaluable and I will definitely be booking another course.
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Jackie O'Hara
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Excellent service … very fast turn around .. great reception.. Brian cares about sewing machines.
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Janet McNamee
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Left two sewing machines in with Brian for repair/servicing. His knowledge and attention to detail was very reassuring. Both machines are now working perfectly. I would thoroughly recommend.
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