{"product_id":"the-sewing-weekender-2026","title":"The Sewing Weekender 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sewing Weekender will be taking place on the 27th and 28th June this year. For anyone new to the weekender, it's an online event that provides amazing video content for attendees to watch as they work on a sewing project at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEARLYBIRD DISCOUNT APPLIED TO THE TICKET PRICE UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON THE 5TH JUNE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSewing sits at the intersection between function and beauty, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equote by William Morris is the theme for this year's speakers. \"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe videos will remain available after the Sewing Weekender and \u003cstrong\u003ewill not expire\u003c\/strong\u003e, so if you aren’t free that weekend, you can still purchase a ticket and enjoy them at your leisure. You will be sent an email after purchase with a link and password to the page with all the content for the weekend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time this year, there is an \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive sewing pattern from Sewing Therapy \u003c\/strong\u003eavailable to purchase with your ticket! The Bridge Bag pattern will have a sew-along video released on the weekend. If you want to buy the PDF pattern, please add this to your order by selecting the '\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Weekender ticket + Bridge Bag PDF pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e' option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Speakers: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e: An exclusive Sewing Therapy PDF pattern can be bought alongside your ticket. If you'd like to sew along with the accompanying Sewing Weekender video, please select the ticket and Bridge Bag PDF option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKylie and the Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e: Joy in the details: creative labelling. Labelling but not as you've ever seen it before...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerchant and Mills\u003c\/strong\u003e: Home: We're getting a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evideo about sewing and styling for the home\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadswick\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thoughtful making: Maddie is the queen of understated embellishment and will be giving us tips on how to add it to our handmade wardrobes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCashmerette\u003c\/strong\u003e: We are in Jenny's very capable hands as she guides us through grading between sizes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaison Fauve\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ever wonder how you go about creating a cohesive collection? We get a behind-the-scenes chat with Emilie, taking us from the initial idea to the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTessuti Fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e: Making staples feel special: We love Tessuti's laid-back style, and they are here with some fantastic styling ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e: Couture techniques: We can't wait to share some of Alison's incredible knowledge of ways to add longevity to your garments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlice and Co\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alice has been wearing some of her handmade wardrobe pieces for over 20 years. Come for a show and tell of some of her most special and prized garments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Craft House\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosie is going to guide us through picking the perfect fabric for our projects. Getting this correct can transform your sewing experience and the finished piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirgitta Helmersson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thoughtful scrap busting: Birgitta is going to show us ways we can use leftover scraps to create beautiful texture and finishes for our handmade wardrobes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Godmother\u003c\/strong\u003e: Get your ruffle on: We've swooned at the recent ruffle trend, and Josie is going to show us how to add them to patterns you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a virtual goody bag stuffed full of discounts for your favourite shops. We will also have live Zoom sessions for you to meet other makers and chat about what you are making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe have always given a proportion of ticket sales to charity, and this year we are looking forward to supporting \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/finecellwork.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFine Cell Work\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/furnishingfutures.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFurnishing Futures\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.endometriosis-uk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEndometriosis UK\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlevillagehq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLittle Village\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe email sent to you at 6 am on Saturday 27th June, will contain the full schedule for the weekend and links to all the video content. All the content for the weekend will be available immediately, so you can dip in and out and watch it as you wish. All the videos will remain available throughout the weekend. The videos will remain available after the Sewing Weekender too, so if you aren’t free on the 27\/28th June, you can still purchase a ticket and enjoy the videos at a later date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/the-sewing-weekender\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einformation about our cancellation policy and some FAQs head here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fold Line","offers":[{"title":"Sewing Weekender ticket only","offer_id":56263210271099,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sewing Weekender ticket + Bridge Bag PDF pattern","offer_id":56263210303867,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/8209\/8726\/files\/SewingWeekender251.png?v=1747044266","url":"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/products\/the-sewing-weekender-2026","provider":"The Fold Line","version":"1.0","type":"link"}