Sewing Weekender 2025

 

Welcome to the Sewing Weekender!
We are thrilled that you are joining us for what may be our best lineup yet! 
 
Get ready for an incredible series of inspiring talks that you can watch at your own pace. Just check out the video links provided below. 
 
If you’re eager to connect with fellow makers, we invite you to join the Zoom rooms listed below. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discuss what you’ve seen, share your projects, and much more. 
 
Don't miss out on the virtual goody bag at the end—it's packed with fantastic discounts from your favorite brands! 
 
Now, the only exciting decision you have to make is where to start!

 
 

 THE LINE UP
 
 
Patrick Grant is taking us on a tour of Community Clothing HQ and showing us how their clothing is produced. 

Hetty from The Modern Sewing Co. is here to help you choose the right fabrics and fibres to curate a handmade wardrobe you love. 

Ashley Cramp is going to get us thinking about refashioning and sustainability when planning our handmade wardrobes. 

Sophia from Fine Tuned Wardrobe is talking about wardrobe makeovers: creating new outfits from existing clothes, identifying wardrobe gaps, and keeping everything organised.

Rebecca Ffrancon Colour Consultancy is exploring the properties of colour and how to determine which ones will suit you. If you've ever been keen to 'get your colours done' this is a must-watch. 

Alison Smith is here talking wardrobe planning, helping us make considered fabric and pattern choices so that our handmade garments will work together.
 
 
Michelle from Merchant & Mills is taking a deep dive into the fit of Merchant & Mills dresses, showing us how different fabrics can change the look and feel of a garment
 
Tammy from Tammy Handmade is taking us behind the scenes of her new book, showing us how to plan a cohesive pattern collection.
 
Alice & Co. are back with another historical talk. From pre-loved to re-loved: A short history of upcycling through the ages plus a stashbusting pattern cutting tutorial
 
Bevan from Bawn Textiles is showing us a day in the life of a textile conservator. Watch a real life restoration job from start to finish, see her amazing tool kit, and find out how she got into textile conservation.
 
Lisa from The Avid Seamstress is here to bring new life to your old jeans, demonstrating how to repair a broken zip and alter the length with two different techniques. 

Zoe Edwards is helping us plan and create a handmade wardrobe that has a long and useful life, fitting your personal style, lifestyle, and body.

Shelley from Sewingsmith is here with a beginner's guide to mending holes in your knitwear.
 
 
If you fancy a change of scene or screen, we have the most incredible virtual bag of goodies for you. We have discounts from some of your favourite independent businesses, so go forth and shop…
 
  • The Fold Line - get 15% off all patterns wide the code: SWEEKENDER (until 13th July at midnight)
  • Beyond Measure: 10% off online with the code: Z5FWMN666V2G (Valid until 28th June to midnight 4th July)
  • Ethel & Joan: 15% off everything with the code: FOLDLINE (valid until 1st September 2025)
  • Sew Me Sunshine: 20% off all dressmaking fabrics with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER25 (valid until 13th July 23.59 (BST))
  • Pigeon Wishes: 25% off everything with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER25 (Valid until 31st September 2025)
  • The Good Fabric Store: 15% off everything, excluding gift cards and samples, with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER2025 (valid until 6th of July 2025)
  • Sew Essential: 15% off everything with the code: CURCARE25 (valid until 30th July)
  • Alison Smith and The School of Sewing: 15% of Annual Memberships (£200 down to £170) with the code: WEEKENDER25 (valid until 12th July)
  • Fabrics Galore: 15% off everything with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER25 (valid until 31st December)
  • Little Rosy Cheeks: 20% off orders over £15 with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER25 (vaild until  2nd July at midnight)
  • New Craft House: 20% off with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER25 (valid until midnight on Monday 30th June)
  • Modern Sewing Co: 15% off orders with the code: SEWING-WEEKENDER (valid until the 30th July)
  • Tammy Handmade: 20% off everything with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER (valid until the 13th July)
  • Avid Seamstress: 15% off everything with the code: SewingWeekender2025 (valid until Sunday 13th July midnight UK)
  • Fabric Godmother: 15% Discount - Except on Dream Wardrobe and Sewing Machines with the code: WEEKENDER25 (valid until midnight Sunday 13th July)
  • Sewing Smith: 10% off darners with the code: SEWINGWEEKENDER10 (valid until 30th September)
  • Guthrie Ghani: 10% off full-priced fabrics with the code: WEEKENDER25 (valid until 28th & 29th June 2025)
  • PatternTrace: 10% off your order with the code: PTWEEKENDER25 (valid 28th & 29th June 2025)
  • Rebecca Ffranton: 10% discount on all in-person services (Colour Consultation, Colour & Style Consultation, and Wardrobe Workout) with the code: SEWWEEKENDER10 (One-time use per customer on bookings made before 31 August 2025 (the consultation itself can take place after this date) The discount cannot be applied to payments made via my website. It will only be applied to invoices issued following an enquiry submitted via email or through the online booking form.)