Artisan Stitch: About us
Artisan Stitch provides award-winning Edinburgh sewing classes and creative textile art workshops. Now in it’s 10th year, it was founded and run by Jen Skedd, a lifelong sewist (since age 7) and degree-trained textile artist/designer. Jen founded Artisan Stitch to combine her two great passions, sewing & creative textiles, and share them with a wider audience. See the extensive range of classes & workshops available.
Where is Artisan Stitch?
Conveniently-located close to central Edinburgh, Artisan Stitch is located in the Scot-Art complex at St Margaret’s House.
Studio 6.03A
St Margaret’s House
151 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
e-mail: jen@artisanstitch.co.uk Tel: 07739397369.
Please bear in mind if calling that Jen spends most of her time teaching classes in her studio so isn’t always available to take your call. Leave a message and she’ll call you back or drop her an e-mail.
Awards & Accolades
- Artisan Stitch won a Certificate of Excellence in January 2019
- Rated ‘Best sewing classes Edinburgh’ based on customer reviews.
- UK Enterprise award for Best sewing classes 2020.
- Best Private Sewing Education & Tuition by Global Business Insights in 2021 & 2024
- Best Creative Textile Workshops 2022/23 by Corporate Livewire
- Best Craft Course Provider 2023/24 by Scotland Prestige Awards
- Best Sewing Tuition Provider 2024/25 by Scotland Prestige Awards
- Most Outstanding Sewing Provider 2024/25 by Global Business Insights.
- Artisan Stitch is the only course provider in Edinburgh, and one of only two in Scotland, that are recommended by Queen Margaret University for sewing classes and sewing tuition.
Jen Skedd
Qualifications: HND Stitched Textiles & Fashion – Edinburgh’s Telford College
BA (Hons) Textile Design – Heriot Watt University
Jen initially had a career in Finance but her first love has always been sewing. She took a career break to study HND in Stitch Textiles, then a Degree in Textile Design, where she specialised in knit. After graduation, she worked in knitwear manufacturing for a top-end cashmere producer in the Scottish Borders. Then she spent some time selling her own range of knitted and felted accessories direct to the public and to around 44 galleries and boutique shops around the UK. Her knitwear designs have been bought by high street chains and the Italian fashion house, Valentino.
Her embroidery work has been exhibited widely and has sold to private collectors. She was a member of the Embroiderers’ Guild until its affiliated branch network folded in 2022 and is now a member of the Quilters’ Guild and its specialist sub-sector the Contemporary Quilt Group, and Contemporary Scotland Textiles.
Jen has a passion for all types of sewing and textile arts. She has over 45 years sewing experience across general dressmaking, tailoring and bridal disciplines, and over 30 years in teaching/mentoring roles. Jen spends her spare time indulging in her favourite creative textiles skills (free-motion embroidery, wet & dry felting, fabric dying & printing, mixed-media arts)
Meet the Team
Jen has assembled a talented group of guest tutors who teach their own specialised range of topics at Artisan Stitch.
Sarah Cuthbert
Qualifications: BSc (Hons) in Clothing Studies (Scottish College of Textiles)
Subject: Dressmaking classes
Sarah’s career started with a degree in clothing with a solid base in pattern and garment construction, textile technology, product management and economics. This was followed by a career in design and product development, she then moved on to managing product and creative teams in industry, with experience in Casual wear, Denim, and knitwear, specialising in high quality sports performance clothing. Her consultancy was established in 2012 and has a proven track record of launching successful brands in the luxury sportswear market. Sarah has worked with companies such as Jaeger, Polo Ralph Lauren, Pringle of Scotland, White Stuff, Head, PlayBrave (Andy Murray’s tennis wear), Rapha and Team Sky.
Charlotte Delahunt
Qualifications: BA (Costume Design) at Edinburgh College of Art (Current study)
Subject: Children’s sewing classes and After-school club.
Charlotte is currently studying for a Costume Design degree at Edinburgh College of Art . Like Jen, she is a lifelong sewist since age 7 with a passion for sharing her sewing skills with children. After teaching in America for a few years, she is very excited to get back to teaching at Artisan Stitch.
Oskar Choi
Qualifications: Diploma in Fashion & Textile Design (Hong Kong)
Subject: Bag-making workshops
Oskar gained valuable experience as a costume designer for theatre productions in Ireland and Hong Kong. He launched his own online brand, Oskar Bespoke Bag Maker in 2017. After relocating to Edinburgh in 2022, Oskar continues to craft bespoke designs and inspire creativity through immersive, hands-on workshops.
