After studying fashion and textiles at university, Angela Pressley worked in the fashion and textiles industries in London and Italy for over 20 years. In 2007 she set up her sewing school, The Sewing Club, where she teaches inspirational classes for children and adults. Her studio is based by the sea on the UK’s Kent coast, and she lives just outside Canterbury with her family and pets. Her first book, Sewing Machine Basics for Children, was published by CICO Books. Find out more at www.thesewingclub.co.uk.

This helpful guide with give great advice to any sewer - Craft FocusThe book stands out for its beautifully designed projects, step-by-step instructions, and encouragement of creativity for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Angela's ability to make machine sewing both fun and achievable makes this book a valuable resource, inspiring readers to confidently create stylish and functional pieces – Creative Book Awards 2025

After studying fashion and textiles at university, Angela Pressley worked in the fashion and textiles industries in London and Italy for over 20 years. In 2007 she set up her sewing school, The Sewing Club, where she teaches inspirational classes for children and adults. Her studio is based by the sea on the UK’s Kent coast, and she lives just outside Canterbury with her family and pets. Her first book, Sewing Machine Basics for Children, was published by CICO Books. Find out more at www.thesewingclub.co.uk.

This helpful guide with give great advice to any sewer - Craft FocusThe book stands out for its beautifully designed projects, step-by-step instructions, and encouragement of creativity for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Angela's ability to make machine sewing both fun and achievable makes this book a valuable resource, inspiring readers to confidently create stylish and functional pieces – Creative Book Awards 2025

After studying fashion and textiles at university, Angela Pressley worked in the fashion and textiles industries in London and Italy for over 20 years. In 2007 she set up her sewing school, The Sewing Club, where she teaches inspirational classes for children and adults. Her studio is based by the sea on the UK’s Kent coast, and she lives just outside Canterbury with her family and pets. Her first book, Sewing Machine Basics for Children, was published by CICO Books. Find out more at www.thesewingclub.co.uk.

This helpful guide with give great advice to any sewer - Craft FocusThe book stands out for its beautifully designed projects, step-by-step instructions, and encouragement of creativity for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Angela's ability to make machine sewing both fun and achievable makes this book a valuable resource, inspiring readers to confidently create stylish and functional pieces – Creative Book Awards 2025