South Africa’s ORIGINAL ‘Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons’ Courses – Established in 2008!
Durban’s Original Sewing School, Est. 2008
Silent Sewing Academy is a ladies-only sewing school based in Overport, Durban, offering beginner to advanced sewing classes, pattern-making, and design courses by appointment.
Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons
Explore our range of modular courses – the home of our renowned ‘Learn to Sew in 16 Lessons’ course. Learn more…
Professional development
We offer a range of advanced masterclasses and workshops for for the more experienced sewist. Read more…
Shopper Bag Masterclass
Our best-selling short course, by far! Learn to make a reversible shopper bag and get your creative juices flowing. Learn more…
Sewing Skills
Learn to use your sewing machine and create 4 practical items in this short course that is ideal for ages 12 and over. Learn more…
We are agents of Singer and Bernina sewing machines
Frequently Asked Questions
Our original Learn to Sew course runs over 16 lessons, designed for complete beginners through to more advanced pattern-making and design skills. Classes are held at our Overport, Durban studio.
No, sewing machines are provided in class. You are welcome to bring your own machine if you would prefer to practice on the one you own.
Yes, Silent Sewing Academy offers ladies-only sewing and design classes at our Overport, Durban studio, in a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
What our students have to say
It was an absolute wonderful experience. Friendly atmosphere, very helpful when assistance is required. Now that is what I call empowerment at its best! I never thought I could ever sew clothing items…Now after 16 lessons I CAN! Even at my old age (60+)..What you put in is what you get out! Thank you once…
“It’s never too late to accomplish anything” They say that it’s never to late to accomplish anything….. In standard 6….way back when, my Housecraft teacher said I was going to fail because I couldn’t sew. Years and years later I looked at a bucket list I had written and there it was…’Learn to Sew’…So I…
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