Handmade Community Sewing Group 2023

Another year and lots of wonderful sewing, learning and socialising in our community sewing group. Here’s a reminder of the dates we have so far for the year, but please remember that these may change because of holidays and other unforeseen circumstances. You may ask what are we going to make? but as always IContinue reading “Handmade Community Sewing Group 2023”

Not all Vintage Sewing Machines can be rescued…

I’m often gifted Sewing Machines which I restore and pass on to people that are learning to sew. The problem is that not all sewing machines can be repaired and are worth repairing. I generally base my decision on whether to repair a machine on its worth now and the quality of the machine toContinue reading “Not all Vintage Sewing Machines can be rescued…”

The gift of sewing…..

I love all things sewing and making, but I love being able to give the gift of sewing to others just as much. In fact, I love it so much that I teach community sewing groups in Wigan. In addition to teaching beginners to sew or improve, when they show a real interest and desireContinue reading “The gift of sewing…..”

Handmade Thursday’s – THE place to be….

This week Thursday, 5th March, is our community sewing group in Wigan. Why don’t you come down at 9.30am and join in the fun. We will be making two new projects if you can manage them, but definitely one if you are the slow and steady type 🙂 Meet us down at The Edge, Wigan,Continue reading “Handmade Thursday’s – THE place to be….”