We make clothes that fit bodies, identities, and stories ~ and teach you how to do the same.
Tailoring • Costume • Sewing Academy
What We Do
We make bespoke garments, rebuild vintage silhouettes, and teach sewing skills that last a lifetime.
Bespoke Tailoring
Garments made to fit your body, your style, and your life ~ from modern suits to historical silhouettes.
Costume & Character
Clothes that tell stories: drag, cosplay, historical drama, bridal, performance and film-grade construction.
Learn & Master
Courses and workshops that teach you how to sew with confidence, from beginner basics to advanced hand techniques.
Featured Work
Tailoring, costume, and sewing projects from the Needlewitch Studios portfolio.
Choose Your Path
DANDY & REBEL
Tailoring & Costume
Custom garments built for bodies and identities that don’t fit off-the-rack.
ROGUE STITCHCRAFT ACADEMY
Sewing Courses & Workshops
Inclusive, confidence-building classes for beginners, improvers, and curious makers.
STUDIO PORTFOLIO
Featured Projects
Historical sewing, drag, bridal, and theatrical builds — shown from sketch to final stitch
Studio Ethos
Needlewitch Studios is built on skill, respect, and clarity ~ for every body and every identity.
We are queer-friendly, trans-affirming, and neurodivergent-safe.
Deposits are required for all commissions and bookings.
Communication is clear, respectful, and time-bounded.
Accessibility matters: lighting, seating, and sensory needs accommodated.
Teaching is inclusive, patient, and confidence-based.
No drama clients. No unpaid labour. No exceptions.
Testimonials
I have enjoyed learning to use a sewing machine as part of Avi’s class. Avi is patient, kind, and informative, allowing us to try and develop our skills. I highly recommend her sewing classes. They are brilliant.
— Rhian, First Stitchers Group
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
— Quote Source
About the Needlewitch
Avi is a tailor and costume maker based in South Wales with a first in BA (Hons) Costume Construction and a passion for identity-affirming clothing. They specialise in historical techniques, modern silhouettes, drag and performance wear, and inclusive sewing education. Needlewitch Studios blends professional craft with community, empowerment, and creativity.
PGCE Trainee Teacher
Founder, Rogue Stitchcraft Academy
Historically-inspired garment maker