Stitch Make Create

04/09/2026

The 1st session of my latest Absolute Beginners class went brilliantly today. They both learnt how to thread the machine correctly before going on to practicing sewing various seam allowances. Then straight onto the tote bags. We have learnt how to sew French seams, how to sew in a box & construct the handles & a nice neat hem at the top plus the importance of pressing. All in 3 hours! Well done ladies 🥳I can’t wait for them to start on their PJ bottoms next week.
If you fancy learning how to sew I’ve got space on Tuesday evening 6-8.30 for the start of a 5 week course,or check out my website for other classes 🪡
ℹ️More details & info here: https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/p/absolute-beginners-sewing-course
📍Stitch Make Create, Horbury WF4 6HH

03/09/2026

We had a special guest at sewing class today. Ali .fabric.first.aider joined us & we had a good old catch up 🥰
She even matched my bins 🤣 the 1st pic reminded me of the Madonna inspired corsets they made on the Sewing Bee last week 🤣 Ali helped Jen sort out a neckline that had stretched out & cloned a top while we chatted.
It was lovely to have a natter & we talked about maybe organising another Gathering next year, what do you guys think 🤔
Last pic is from our 1st Gathering where Adele Adele won the people’s choice prize for her lovely dress.

01/09/2026

Have to been watching this year’s Great British Sewing Bee 🐝 and think this is the year you’re going to learn how to sew 🪡
I’ve got lots of options from Learn to sew in a day, a weekend or over the course of a couple of weeks 🧵
Based in Horbury town centre
🗓️ Daytime starting Friday 4th Sept 10-1
🗓️ Evening starting Tues 8th Sept 6-8.30
🗓️ Weekend 19th & 20th September
🗓️ All day Sunday 4th October
ℹ️ Booking & more information here:

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31/08/2026

🍂🧡 AUTUMN & HALLOWEEN RUFFLE WREATH WORKSHOPS! 🧡🍂

It’s that time of year again… cosy nights, crunchy leaves, pumpkins, Halloween and ALL the autumn colours! 🎃🍁

And I’m so excited to be hosting Autumn/Halloween Ruffle Wreath Workshops for Sabrina Soulfully stitched at my studio in Horbury 🧡

Come along for a relaxed, crafty evening and create your very own gorgeous ruffle wreath, choosing your own colours and adding all those autumnal and spooky touches. 🕷️🎃🍂

✨ No sewing or crafting experience needed
✨ All materials included
✨ Tea, coffee & cake provided ☕🍰
✨ £25 per person
✨ 7pm–9pm
✨ Plus, you can personalise your wreath with a handmade wired knitted word for just £4.50! 🧶

DATE & VENUE

📅 Friday 2nd October 7pm-9pm
📍Stitch Make Create, Horbury.WF4 4PX

These evenings are always such a lovely opportunity to switch off, have a chat, get creative and make something beautiful to take home. 🥰
Book on with fire for an evening out with a difference

ℹ️Spaces are limited, so if you fancy joining Sabrina book directly on my website
https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/p/autumn-wreath-making-workshop

Or drop Sabrina a message or WhatsApp her on 07429 550838

29/08/2026

If you’ve got a spare half an hour over this bank holiday weekend have a listen to our podcast interview with Maria Sew Organised Style podcast where Ruan Ruan & I talk about all things , how it started, the details of running a sewing challenge on instagram & where to find free patterns .
It was lovely to chat with María in Australia while we were in Yorkshire, a positive example of how social media should work, bringing together communities of people 🪡

27/08/2026

There’s just 2 spaces left on my beginners sewing classes for both evenings & daytime.
If you’ve been inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee & want to learn how to sew but don’t know where to start, let me guide you through your 1st 2 projects & build up your confidence over the next few weeks, you’ll be amazed by what you can achieve!
Classes are kept small, so that you get the attention that you need.

🗓️Daytime Friday 4th -25th Sept 10-1
Evening Tuesday 8th Sept -6th Oct 6-8.30
📍Stitch Make Create, Horbury WF4 6HH
ℹ️More info & booking below ⬇️

Learn to sew from scratch with our Absolute Beginners Sewing Course Interested in this class but can’t see a date that suits you? Contact me [email protected] to discuss future classes

25/08/2026

🎶Who’s looking forward to music week? 🎶
🎸I know I am 🎹

24/08/2026

🚨 FILL A BAG FOR JUST £3! 🚨
Starting Tuesday 25th August — 9AM!

We’ve got LOADS going into the £3 bag sale… 👀
🧵 Fabric remnants
✂️ Crafting supplies
🪡 Sewing bits & bobs
🎨 Craft materials
🧶 Scraps, offcuts & all sorts of crafty goodies!

⚠️ THE RULES:
❌ No double bagging
✅ You MUST be able to carry the bag by its handles
💷 £5 minimum spend when paying by card
🛍️ Bags provided
⏰ Starting tomorrow at 9AM
🚨 Whilst stocks last!
✂️ Fill a bag for £3 or £1 an item

Get here early… because once it’s gone, it’s GONE! 😱

Tag your sewing & crafting mates and RUN, don’t walk! 🏃‍♀️💨

📸 PHOTOS DROPPING TONIGHT of what’s going into tomorrow’s £3 FILL A BAG SALE 📸

#£3BagSale

24/08/2026

Another fab Kimono robe making workshop on Saturday with these 5 lovely ladies . I just love how unique they all look with the different fabrics.
Let me know if you fancy making one & I’ll try & squeeze another class in before Christmas, they would make a beautiful gift 🎁

21/08/2026

Free Pattern Friday

For this week’s free patterns I thought I’d focus on the Upcycle challenge from the GB Sewing Bee where contestants were asked to make stuffed animals from fleeces. I personally think this a more realistic & relatable way to upcycle clothing & give them a second life than some of the challenges I’ve seen!

🐙 There was a lot of love for Anna’s Octopus online - here’s a pattern from Quirkshop design for Henry the Octopus
🐢 I didn’t think Rebecca’s turtle got the credit it deserved. This pattern by Make It Love It is smaller but cute
🐷 I thought Adele’s pig was adorable ( I have a soft spot for pigs) & no idea how she found time to make clothes for it! I love these sleepy piggy cushions made from old hand towels
🐘 Heather’s Elephant had character I thought. These little cuties from Bustle & Sew are made from floral fabric, hence the name Flora
🐵 Beth’s monkey was inspired by her dad calling her a monkey when younger. These sock monkeys from Hello Sewing are so cute & a great use of the random odd socks we all have
🐢 Emma made a Stegosaurus, which I thought was inspired, This one by Wooly petals looks like an easy fun make with the kids
🧸 Finally Minnie made a bear, which I thought was really good given that she gave him moveable joints! There’s lots of free patterns for bears online including this one from HowJoyful, which I thought was really cute
All the patterns are linked in my blogpost here: https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/blog/free-stuffed-toy-patterns

Let me know which was your favourite stuffed animal & if you fancy making a memory bear of your own with moving joints & my guidance, you can join my next class on Saturday 28th November https://www.stitchmakecreate.com/classes-QxVsA/p/make-a-memory-bear-workshop