I Never Learned To Sew
Carol Alayne: Master Tailor and Couturier. Introducing you to the refinements, skills and techniques that will elevate your own work.
About Carol
Carol is considered to be one of the finest artisans to emerge from the Savile Row community, the London home of high quality, hand-crafted garments. With a career embracing many of the leading tailoring and fashion houses she blends the very best of haute-couture with classic tailoring
Lessons and Masterclasses
Access the entire library of teaching, or sign up for an upcoming masterclass.
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Masterclass Series: Fully-lined, tailored gilet
CourseThis course has been designed to help you through all the steps necessary in creating your own fully-lined, tailored gilet. It also includes specific reference to many of the special techniques used by professional makers.
£140
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Great British Sewing Bee 2025 - Masterclasses
CourseReview the highlights of the Masterclasses held by Carol on Zoom as she is joined by fellow 'stitchers' to discuss key technical challenges from the 2025 Great British Sewing Bee.
Free
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Building Architecture
CourseA series of masterclasses, focusing on all aspects involved in building architecture in a garment
Free
Testimonials
“If anybody is thinking of taking part, and hesitating to do so...DON"T!
You learn so much. To do it live, and get the feedback from Carol, it's such a great experience. I really urge you to take part if you have the slightest inclination to do so.”
“This Masterclass format is so clever. Having other stitchers make the same thing you are gives the experience much more depth. And when mistakes are made we all learn even more.”
Bjarney B. Iceland
“I love seeing Carol tackle tailoring and couturier sewing on difficult fabrics in such a calm, knowledgable and considered way.”
Ilse. Michigan, USA
“Watched the Masterclass this evening. I really enjoyed it. Super teacher and lovely participants!”
Susan S. Belgium
“I have learned so much from you and am so excited you are trialling the masterclasses.”
Francoise T. Perth, Australia
“Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorial and sewing camaraderie. Very well organized and important techniques.”
Mary C. Eindhoven, Netherlands
“How generous you are with your time. How amazing an opportunity to have you as a teacher.”
Shari K. Nova Scotia, Canada