Opportunities at Make

Sewing Teacher – Soft Furnishings (Weekend Workshops)

Location: Make Fabric Boutique - The Box Plymouth
Commitment: 1–2 weekend days per month (flexible, pre-scheduled)
Pay: Competitive workshop rate (based on experience)

About Make Fabric Boutique

Fabric Boutique is a modern, inspiring fabric shop offering gorgeous dressmaking fabrics, independent patterns, curated kits, beautiful buttons and thoughtful gifts. Alongside our retail space, we host welcoming, skill-building workshops designed to grow confidence and creativity within our maker community.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Sewing Teacher to deliver soft furnishings workshops one to two weekend days per month.

You will design and lead engaging classes focused on projects such as cushions, blinds, curtains, other home décor items and bags. Our workshops cater to a range of abilities, from confident beginners to intermediate makers, so the ability to adapt your teaching style is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver structured, hands-on soft furnishings workshops
Guide students through techniques with clarity and patience
Prepare class materials lists in collaboration with the shop team
Create a welcoming, inclusive learning environment
Ensure safe use of sewing machines and equipment

About You

Strong experience in soft furnishings and home décor sewing
Confident teaching individuals and small groups
Friendly, patient, and encouraging teaching style
Organised and reliable, with good time management
Passionate about sharing skills and inspiring creativity

Previous teaching experience is preferred, but we’re equally interested in experienced makers who are ready to step into teaching with the right support.

What We Offer

A beautifully curated, creative teaching space
A supportive and friendly team
Access to high-quality fabrics and supplies
The opportunity to build a following within a vibrant sewing community

If you would love to teach in a modern, fabric-focused environment and help others grow their skills, we’d love to hear from you.