Usefulbox Sewing School
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
942+
students taught
4.9
average rating
40+
class types

Classes you'll love

Beginner Sew a Dressing gown
BeginnerBeginner

Beginner Sew a Dressing gown

Every wardrobe needs a really good robe. One you actually want to put on.

5hr
$185
Sew a Softie
BeginnerBeginner to Intermediate

Sew a Softie

Hand & Machine Sewing Craft Workshop (Ages 12+)

5hr
$165
Terrarium Embroidery with Amy Jones
EmbroideryBeginner to Intermediate

Terrarium Embroidery with Amy Jones

Lush, leafy and completely your own.

5hr
$160
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
Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class
AdvancedIntermediate to Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

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

Beginner Learn to Sew Workshop - One day!

Learn to sew in one day!

5hr
$185
Boiled Wool - Tessuti Jacket
IntermediateIntermediate to Advanced

Boiled Wool - Tessuti Jacket

Learn the basics to sew boiled wool

4hr
$160
Sew a cushion cover
BeginnerBeginner

Sew a cushion cover

Your next step after beginner sewing

4.5hrs
$145
Social Sewing
Social SewingAll levels

Social Sewing

Sew with friends

7.5hrs
From $30
Stretch Essentials - Jarrah Sweatshirt
IntermediateBeginner to Intermediate

Stretch Essentials - Jarrah Sweatshirt

Learn to sew a cosy winter jumper

6.5hrs
$185
Quilted Retreat Bag
QuiltingIntermediate

Quilted Retreat Bag

Create a Wide-Opening Zipper Pouch with Quilted Panels

5hr
$175
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
Social Sewing Circle
Social SewingAll levels

Social Sewing Circle

Your favourite morning of the week starts here.

5.5hrs
From $35
Hand Quilting
QuiltingBeginner to Intermediate

Hand Quilting

Hand quilting adds a certain magic to your quilt

5hr
$165
Beginner Sew a PJ Top
BeginnerBeginner

Beginner Sew a PJ Top

Meet your new favourite top.

5hr
$185
Beginner Sew a Dressing gown
BeginnerBeginner

Beginner Sew a Dressing gown

Every wardrobe needs a really good robe. One you actually want to put on.

5hr
$185
Sew a Softie
BeginnerBeginner to Intermediate

Sew a Softie

Hand & Machine Sewing Craft Workshop (Ages 12+)

5hr
$165
Terrarium Embroidery with Amy Jones
EmbroideryBeginner to Intermediate

Terrarium Embroidery with Amy Jones

Lush, leafy and completely your own.

5hr
$160
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
Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class
AdvancedIntermediate to Advanced

Intermediate & Advanced BYO Class

4 Hour & 6.5 Hour Guided Studio Sessions

6.5hrs
From $130
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

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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.