SEWING COURSE [EN]

I MADE MY CLOTHES! SEWING COURSES IN KRAINA!

In a world of fast fashion and mass production, making your own clothes is not only a creative hobby, but also a conscious, eco-friendly choice. “I MADE MY CLOTHES” sewing courses at Kraina combine hands-on sewing skills with the idea of upcycling — we work with second-hand materials, giving them a new life as beautiful and functional items.

In January 2026, we are launching two courses:

Location

The courses take place at the Kraina Foundation headquarters in Warsaw (Mokotów district),
Puławska Street 67, unit 43.
We offer a friendly and inspiring learning environment with professional equipment and full facilities.

Registration

To enroll, please complete the registration form.
Your place in the course is confirmed upon payment of a deposit to the Kraina Foundation’s bank account.

Course Instructors

Yana Bezdushna and Natalia Dosko — fashion designers and seamstresses with extensive industry experience, participants of the prestigious Sustainable Fashion Design program.

Languages

Courses are available in:
Polish, English, Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian.

Contact

Want to learn more? Get in touch with us!
We’ll be happy to answer all your questions and help you choose the course that’s right for you.
krainafundacja@gmail.com

APPLY AND FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM

ENGLISH

PROFESSIONAL SEWING COURSE FOR BEGINNERS – 48 HOURS

Who is this course for?

For beginners who want to learn how to sew from scratch
For people who dream of creating their own wardrobe
For DIY and handmade enthusiasts
For anyone looking to develop a creative hobby
For those who value individual style and high-quality craftsmanship

Course concept and goals

This sewing course is designed for adults who want to learn how to sew and gain practical skills needed to create a wide range of textile projects. Classes are held in a small group of up to 6 participants, ensuring an individual approach and close attention to each participant’s progress.

Over 48 hours of classes, participants will become familiar with professional sewing machines, learn various sewing techniques, work with different types of fabrics, and create five complete projects:

Upcycled blazer
Bag
Skirt
Trousers
Shirt

The course is flexible — instructors adjust the level and pace to the actual skills of the group.
The course is conducted in Polish, English, and Ukrainian.
Maximum group size: 6 participants.

What will we learn?

1. Sewing machine basics

Operating a sewing machine (settings, stitch types)
Cutting fabric according to patterns
Basics of hand sewing

2. Finishing techniques

Different types of seams (straight, French, overlock)
Hemming edges, inserting zippers and buttons
Edge finishing and detail work

3. Simple home and accessory projects

Sewing a simple bag (pattern of choice)
Basic garment alterations

4. Garment construction step by step

Creating a skirt (working with simple patterns)
Shirt construction with key details (collar, placket, cuffs)
Sewing elastic-waist trousers

5. Mastering key tailoring techniques

While working on each project, participants will focus on learning and refining essential skills such as:

Inserting zippers
Setting in sleeves
Finishing necklines
Working with stretch fabrics

Final outcome After completing the course, participants will:

Be able to confidently operate a sewing machine and complete basic projects
Master a variety of sewing and finishing techniques
Create five finished garments/accessories
Gain confidence working with patterns and different fabrics, enabling them to continue sewing independently

Price

The course fee is PLN 3,500 gross and includes all learning materials, such as fabrics and knits, threads, machine needles, tools, and all consumable materials.

Proposed schedule

Course start: depending on group preferences
Duration: 6 weeks
Class days & times: Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 10:00–14:00 or
- 16:00–20:00

If you are interested in other dates or schedules, please contact us at: krainafundacja@gmail.com

Location

The course takes place at the Kraina Foundation headquarters in Warsaw (Mokotów district),
Puławska Street 67, unit 43.
We provide a friendly learning environment with professional equipment and full facilities.

Contact

Would you like to learn more or sign up for the course?
Write to us and let us know which group suits you better — morning or afternoon.

APPLY AND FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM

We’ll be happy to answer all your questions and help you choose the most convenient schedule.
krainafundacja@gmail.com

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JEANS COAT 12 h

In this course you will create: a straight cut denim jacket with a collar and pockets. You will sew it from pieces of fabric taken from denim trousers. If you have unused jeans in your wardrobe, you can also bring them and use them.

Materials: You will work with second-hand denim material. All materials are provided by the Kraina Foundation.

For whom: The course is aimed at beginners who want to start their sewing adventure.

Date: The course consists of 4 meetings: Wednesday 16.04., Wednesday 23.04., Wednesday 30.04., Wednesday 07.05. Hours 17.00-20.00.

Moderator: Yana Bezdushna

Price: 460 PLN gross (includes all materials and tools)

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BLUSE AND PANTIES 9 H

In this course you will create a set: a blouse with a v-neck, tied with ties, and trousers in a loose, straight cut, with an elastic waistband.

Materials: You will work with a variety of second-hand fabrics. All materials are provided by the Kraina Foundation.

For whom: The course is aimed at beginners who want to start their sewing adventure.

Date: The course consists of 3 meetings: Tuesday 15.04., Tuesday 22.04., Tuesday 29.04. Hours 17.00-20.00

Moderator: Natalia Dosko

Price: 400 PLN gross (all materials and tools included)

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ONE-DAY COURSE: SHOPPER BAG & COSMETIC POUCH

In this one-day course, you will create a practical set: a functional shopper bag and a cosmetic pouch. The cosmetic pouch will feature a zipper closure and an inner lining, while the bag will be designed as a trendy shopper tote with a flat bottom and a practical outer pocket.