Marrickville, Sydney

Learn to sew.
Make something beautiful.

Usefulbox is a premium sewing school and studio.
Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St Marrickville.
Expert teachers. Intimate classes.

10+
years teaching
1168+
students taught
4.9
average rating
10+
class types

Classes you'll love

Sew a Summer Dress
IntermediateIntermediate

Sew a Summer Dress

Some dresses stop you in your tracks. The Ella Dress is one of them.

7hr
$185
Sew a Softie
Kids TeensBeginner to Intermediate

Sew a Softie

Hand & Machine Sewing Craft Workshop (Ages 12+)

5hr
$165
Remix Shirt with Rel from We Who Stitch
IntermediateBeginner to Intermediate

Remix Shirt with Rel from We Who Stitch

The REMIX Boxy Top is a modular patchwork sewing pattern designed to turn small pieces of fabric into something genuinely special.

6hr
$195
Drop in session
BeginnerAll levels

Drop in session

Sometimes you just need a bit of extra sewing time.

2.5hrs
From $75
Beginner and beyond course
BeginnerBeginner to Intermediate

Beginner and beyond course

A weekly sewing class for absolute beginners through to Intermediate and confident sewists.

2.5hrs
From $300
Social Sewing Circle - Wednesday
Social SewingAll levels

Social Sewing Circle - Wednesday

Your favourite morning of the week starts here.

5.5hrs
From $35
The Green Room — Evening Studio Hire
Room HireAll levels

The Green Room — Evening Studio Hire

Your own sewing night, on your terms.

2.5hrs
$35
Beginner to Intermediate BYO Project One day Class
IntermediateBeginner to Intermediate

Beginner to Intermediate BYO Project One day Class

Supported Project Sewing – 5 Hour Intensive

5hr
$150
Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class
AdvancedIntermediate to Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

6.5hrs
From $130
Beginner Learn to Sew Workshop - One day!
BeginnerBeginner

Beginner Learn to Sew Workshop - One day!

Learn to sew in one day!

5hr
$185
Summer Florals Embroidery with Amy Jones
EmbroideryBeginner to Intermediate

Summer Florals Embroidery with Amy Jones

Bold, colourful, intricate — and more achievable than you think.

5hr
$160
Stitch Club
EmbroideryBeginner to Intermediate

Stitch Club

Think of it as book club — but instead of novels, you're making something beautiful.

3hr
$185
Copy it!
IntermediateIntermediate to Advanced

Copy it!

Take a pattern from your favourite garment

4hr
$130
Bag Making - Oxbow Tote Bag
CraftIntermediate to Advanced

Bag Making - Oxbow Tote Bag

A great bag makes everything better. And a bag you made yourself? Even better than that.

9.5hrs
$250
Zips & Buttonholes Masterclass
IntermediateIntermediate

Zips & Buttonholes Masterclass

Let us demystify zips and buttonholes

7hr
$175
Sew a Dog Coat
IntermediateBeginner to Intermediate

Sew a Dog Coat

Your dog deserves a handmade coat. Obviously.

7hr
$195
Sew a Summer Dress
IntermediateIntermediate

Sew a Summer Dress

Some dresses stop you in your tracks. The Ella Dress is one of them.

7hr
$185
Sew a Softie
Kids TeensBeginner to Intermediate

Sew a Softie

Hand & Machine Sewing Craft Workshop (Ages 12+)

5hr
$165
Remix Shirt with Rel from We Who Stitch
IntermediateBeginner to Intermediate

Remix Shirt with Rel from We Who Stitch

The REMIX Boxy Top is a modular patchwork sewing pattern designed to turn small pieces of fabric into something genuinely special.

6hr
$195
Drop in session
BeginnerAll levels

Drop in session

Sometimes you just need a bit of extra sewing time.

2.5hrs
From $75
Beginner and beyond course
BeginnerBeginner to Intermediate

Beginner and beyond course

A weekly sewing class for absolute beginners through to Intermediate and confident sewists.

2.5hrs
From $300
Social Sewing Circle - Wednesday
Social SewingAll levels

Social Sewing Circle - Wednesday

Your favourite morning of the week starts here.

5.5hrs
From $35

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Usefulbox Sewing School

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd Street, Marrickville NSW 2204

We're on Level 1 — please note there are stairs. Sydenham Station is a short walk away. Several bus routes stop nearby on Addison and Enmore Roads.