Sewing 2022
Sewing & Dressmaking
Available Dates
DATES 2024
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £879 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
2024
“It’s never too late to learn a few more sewing skills. I found Gartmore House while looking for sewing & dressmaking courses near me and having that dedicated time away really helped me improve.”
About The Course
Join us at Gartmore House for a 5-night sewing retreat in the heart of Scotland’s Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Scotland.
Don’t let your sewing machine gather dust, bring it on holiday to Gartmore House! Learning how to properly sew clothes is a fabulous skill everyone should try which is why we knew we had to add it to our course catalogue. This ever popular course will arm you with all the skills you need to take your sewing to the next level.
Our professional sewing tutor will give you all the tips, tricks, and wisdom you need to make beautiful garments at home.
Gill McBride, our fabulous sewing tutor, will teach you all about understanding sewing patterns, fitting your garment, proper sewing techniques and lots more besides. During your 4 days of tuition, you’ll learns how to make a toile or practice garment, how to get the fit just right for you and even how to best cut your pattern and get the most from your fabric. By the end of the holiday, you should be able to produce a simple toile, transfer your fitting adjustments back to your paper pattern and take home a wonderful final garment.
The courses suit beginners and experienced sewers alike, but the Tailoring a Jacket course is best suited to those with some sewing experience.
Course Inclusions And Coverage
This course is an all-in-one package which includes the following:
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition from Gill McBride.
Equipment
All specialist equipment will be supplied but there will be a few essential items that you will need to bring. Please see our terms and detailed information section below.
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Complimentary transfers are included when you book - subject to certain conditions.*
* Transfers from Stirling train station are available on the arrival and departure days (pick-up from the station at 15:30, departs Gartmore House at 9:15). Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports are available at an additional cost.
Here's what a previous participant has to say about this course:
“Had a great tutor in Gill. We had a lot of useful information. Can’t wait to get started.” – Fiona & Jenny, Sewing Holiday
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION
If you’re coming on one of our holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. We also have a full programme of day trips and activities on offer for them. Please add them and day trips at the checkout stage.
How to book
To book online, please click on your preferred date above.
For any questions or to book direct please call 01877 382 991 or email mail@gartmorehouse.com
If you have any questions, you may like to take a look at our FAQs but if you have any further queries, please contact our team directly.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
To confirm your holiday:
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Payment of your holiday:
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
If you cancel your booking:
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
More Reviews...
Many thanks for a wonderful stay once again. It’s the friendliness and helpfulness of your staff who make it so special here. Gill our tutor is so wonderful and knowledgeable – I’ll be back!
Previous Participant
Karen, Sewing Holiday
I’ve booked to come back – twice! All staff are friendly and kind.
Previous Participant
Fiona, Sewing Holiday
Fab as always. Gill is a fabulous tutor.
Previous Participant
Mandy, Sewing Holiday
Please note: The above reviews come from past workshops and courses run by the tutor out with Gartmore House.
Your Course Tutor: Gill McBride
Your tutor Gill McBride is an experienced seamstress who is passionate about her work. She opened a successful sewing school over ten years ago, and she is based in Perthshire. Gill is author of the book ‘Understanding and Adjusting Sewing Patterns’ and ‘Tailoring a Jacket’. Her clear and enthusiastic approach has been enjoyed by her students for years.
You can buy Gill’s books direct from Crowood Press.
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.
Spots on this course are limited!
Book your spot now and join us at Gartmore House. We are confident it will deepen your understanding of sewing.
