Join me in my Yorkshire studio for my transformational on-line dressmaking classes.
I have created a series of video classes where you can learn everything you need to know to make beautifully crafted, well-fitting clothes that you will love to wear.
Choose from three class series:
Transformation series - 12 classes to grow your skills and confidence.
Twelve classes and twelve different garments - each one building your skills and confidence as you learn the techniques to make beautiful clothes which fit you perfectly.
Pocket series - Patch pockets, In-seam pockets and Welt pockets.
Three classes covering the techniques you will need to draft your pattern, cut out, sew, press and finish multiple versions of each type of pocket.
The Chanel style jacket
- create an iconic jacket you will love to wear
With a range of distinctive features the Chanel style jacket employs exquisite detail and the highest couture level techniques - all explained and demonstrated in this comprehensive class.
For New Dressmakers
If you have some sewing skills but have never made your own clothes â these classes will give you a thorough grounding in all the most common techniques.
For Experienced Dressmakers
If you are an experienced dressmaker â but want to learn better techniques and improve your results â these classes will help you take your skills to the next level.
Build knowledge and confidence
Starting with basic skills, and simple garments, Philippa will increase your knowledge and confidence as she teaches you exactly how to cut, sew, press and finish every aspect to get the best results.
Understand the principles
Not only will you be able to watch her carry out each technique, Philippa will explain why it is done that way â and what options you have. So not only can you apply the technique but you understand the reasons behind using it.
How do the classes work?
The classes are all pre-recorded on-line videos which you watch in your library on our website. Each class includes 4 or more hours of video instructions and demonstrations.
Watch the classes when its convenient for you.
Each class is divided up into short 10-15 minute sections. So you can watch each video at a time which is convenient to you, when you have the time. And you can come back and watch the video again and againÂ
Start when you are ready and work at your own pace.
There is no 'start date' or 'end date', you simply work through the class at a pace which suits you. Lots of our members watch the classes all the way through once - and then come back and watch them again as they are making their project.
Build up a library of techniques you can refer to again and again.
Once you have access to a class we donât take it away again â so if you want to review a technique again in a yearsâ time, the videos will be there waiting for you.Â
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You will get access to our exclusive, members only Facebook group.
The GMQT Facebook group is such a valuable resource all on its own. Ask a question and usually within a few minutes a number of members will have responded to help you. Its great fun to post pictures of your garments and to see pictures of what everyone else has made. We are a very encouraging and supportive group, so you will just love being part of it. Â
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Monthly live Question and Answer sessionÂ
Every month Philippa holds a live Question and Answer session where she answers members questions live on-line. They are always great fun, and we get some great questions from members. You will be invited to join the live sessions every month, and also have access to the archive of live sessions.Â
Find out more:
Transformation series - 12 classes to grow your skills and confidence.
Twelve classes and twelve different garments - each one building your skills and confidence as you learn the techniques to make beautiful clothes which fit you perfectly.
More informationPocket series - Patch pockets, In-seam pockets and Welt pockets.
Three classes covering the techniques you will need to draft your pattern, cut out, sew, press and finish each type of pocket.
More informationThe Chanel style jacket
- create an iconic jacket you will love to wear
With a range of distinctive features the Chanel style jacket employs exquisite detail and the highest couture level techniques - all explained and demonstrated in this comprehensive class.Â
More information"This is a fantastic class. It's the class I've been waiting for since I began garment sewing in secondary school - my needlework teacher told me I'd never learn to sew!"
Bren
Who is Philippa Naylor?Â
Philippa is best known in the sewing world as a quilt maker and teacher, having won many international prizes for her quilts and being a sought after teacher.
But long before she started making quilts, Philippa worked as a clothing designer in the British clothing industry and then had a business creating bespoke evening wear and wedding dresses. In fact she credits the skills she learned making couture garments with her success as a quilter.
Having spent two years developing a popular series of on-line quilting classes, she has returned to her first love - garment making.
Working from her Yorkshire Studio which she shares with sculptor husband Peter, Philippa has created a series of on-line garment making lessons with the goal of helping everyone to be able to make "beautifully crafted, well fitting, individual clothes that you will love to wear."
"I have learned so much from the three classes so far. It is wonderful to have something that actually fits and looks great."
Patricia
"I have not stopped smiling whilst watching this class đ I am so excited to have found my sewjo "
Wendy
"Iâve made quite a few garments over many years but Iâve learnt so much in this class and kept thinking âI wish Iâd known that before Iâd made such and such garmentâÂ
Sally