Stitch Make Create

16/05/2026

Join me on Saturday 30th of May & make
your 1st project in this beginners class - choose from a tote bag or a drawstring bag & gain confidence with the sewing machine
Perfect for beginners or just needing a refresher or a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.
More info & booking below ⬇️
https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/p/lk4caw7d6al52oaoe0zx5jlfm2wq3g

15/05/2026

I love an upcycle project!
Cheryl has been working on her dress (Casmerette Upton)on the Wednesday Improvers classes, made from a pair of curtains she bought for £5, just the hem to do, it’s so lovely & I’m sure there will be more now we’ve worked on the fit 😍
Claire has just joined our Thursday improvers class & I showed her how to upcycle a shirt & change the collar to a ruffle last week & then made the one she’s wearing at home.
This week we worked on taking in the waist of a pair of shorts.
Jennie is cloning her beach cover up, I’ve been showing her how to do it, so she can make a replica .
If you fancy joining us, you can work on any project you fancy, you don’t have to bring a pattern to class, we can figure it out together & I’ll show you the best approach, it’s a great way to carve out some sewing time & we have some laughs along the way too.
Improvers classes are Tuesday & Thursday mornings & Wednesday evenings.
More info here: https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/p/weekly-improvers-sewing-class-tuesdays-10am-1pm-ghned-7c9a5

13/05/2026

Do you love a free pattern? There literally thousands of them available online 👍
I’m co-hosting a challenge over on YouTube & Instagram which encourages people to make a garment, using fabric from their stash, using a free pattern during the month of May. If you fancy joining in & be in with a chance of winning a prize, you will need to post your make on instagram on May 31st.
If you’re not sure where to find free patterns, I have a video showcasing some of my favourite resources & there’s a whole playlist of other YouTubers sharing their plans & ideas too.
Here’s a link to my video, I hope that you’ll join in the fun!

https://youtu.be/w1nR__jNsO0?si=qDoYmEIpYYtFvHKT

11/05/2026

The suspense is over…. It’s back! Just a little later in the year than planned. Our Fabric Sale fill a bag for £3! To make it even more special we are including wool as we have loads!!!
The event will run for a whole month! From 2nd to 30th June (Tuesday to Saturday)

We can’t wait for this it feels like so long ago that we had a sale. With everything going on hopefully heading for a bit of normal.

07/05/2026

Join Katie at my studio in Horbury & make a bodice & sleeve block to fit your unique proportions. This can be used to design your own patterns or as a template for commercial patterns to help with fit.

Fancy creating a pattern block that is a YOU size?

Hosted at Stitch Make Create in Horbury.

Further information can be found on the website...
https://www.beforeyoustitch.com/service-page/top-and-sleeve-pattern-making-workshop-1?referral=service_list_widget

Hope to see you soon xx

06/05/2026

✨ Tailored Jacket Making Workshop ✨
Create your own perfectly fitted jacket

Ready to take your sewing skills up a notch? Join us for our exclusive Jacket Making Workshop, a relaxed and supportive course designed to help you create a beautifully tailored jacket—made to fit you.

Over 5 sessions, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, from adjusting a custom-drafted pattern to constructing your finished garment. Whether you’re building confidence or refining your technique, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.

The pattern is specially drafted by Katie Before You Stitchfor this course, and together we’ll adapt it to your unique shape. I’ll be teaching alongside Katie at my lovely studio Stitch Make Create in Horbury town centre (with free parking 🚗).

We’ll provide all machines, tools, and specialist materials—including calico for your toile—so you can focus on learning and creating. You’ll just need to bring your chosen outer fabric, lining, thread, and buttons to make your jacket truly your own. A full materials list will be sent ahead of time.

🗓 2026 Dates (9:30 – 16:00)
October Course (Fridays):
2nd • 9th • 16th • 23rd • 30th October

A little homework between sessions will help keep your project on track.

✨ Good to know:
- This course runs just twice a year
- Only 6 spaces available – small group, lots of support
- £100 non-refundable deposit secures your place
- Remaining balance refundable up to 2 weeks before the start date

You can book and pay in full online (£425), or if you’d prefer to spread the cost, just email Katie at ✉️ [email protected]

Come away with new skills, confidence, and a jacket you’ll be proud to wear for years. 🧵

Booking & more information is on Katie’s website here: ⬇️
https://www.beforeyoustitch.com/service-page/tailored-jacket-making-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

01/05/2026

Grab yourself a bargain at Spinning Yarns

28/04/2026

Have you ever wondered how to measure a zip for a project, what the numbers mean & when to use the different types of zips?
📍The length of a zip is measured from the bottom stopper to where the pull stops at the top, not the entire length of the tape (the green zip pictured is 9” long)
📍If measuring a separating zip, measure from the bottom retainer box to the top stop.
📍If a pattern specifies for a #3, #5 or #10 zip, this refers to the gauge of the zip which is the width of the zip teeth in millimetres when zipped shut.
#3 zips are often used on lightweight projects such as dresses & skirts
#5 zips are commonly used in bag making & jackets
#10 zips are ideal for heavy duty usage
📍If you can’t find the correct length zip for your project, always opt for a longer size, as that can be cut down for plastic coiled zips (but ensure you get the correct length for open ended zips)
📍Zips with metal teeth are commonly used for jeans- these are trickier to shorten & requires pliers
📍Separating zips (pictured far left) are commonly used for jackets
📍Invisible zips have the teeth on the underside of the tape. The teeth, slider & tape are the same colour making the zip less prominent & are often used in dressmaking
📍So why do we often see YKK on our zips? YKK stands for Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikkaisha - it translates as nothing more exciting than Yoshida Company Ltd & is the largest producer of zips (around 10 billion per year)

25/04/2026

Sharing some of my customers lovely makes from this week. Debbie has made a gorgeous fully lined pinafore & a reversible bag from fat quarters for her daughter. Christine has made a vintage inspired dress for an event that she attended & Anne has been making an outfit for her granddaughter’s prom, complete with eyelets.
What I love about the improvers classes is to see how people’s confidence grows, as they gain new skills & the community that’s formed. Fabrics & skills are shared & ideas bounced from one another make it such a joy to go to work.
If you fancy joining us on Tuesday or Thursday mornings or Wednesday evenings to work on whatever project you feel like and meet some lovely people too with me on hand to help with any trick bits, such as invisible zips, buttonholes, fitting etc, more info & booking is here: https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/intermediate-sewing/beginners