Barnyarns

09/09/2026

Fancy upping your sewing skills?

Why not come along to one of our Workshops at Barnyarns Sew Centre HQ, HG4 5NB 📍

Coming up in September ✨
▪️ Bernina 4 Series Masterclass
▪️ Bernina 5 Series Masterclass
▪️Learn To Love Your Overlocker

Book your place now at the link below 👇

https://sewcentre.co.uk/collections/workshops-events

👀 There may even be time for some shopping too 🧵✂️

09/09/2026

Sew in ultimate comfort with the Horn Hobby Chair 🍃✨

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your sewing set up because with any purchase of Horn over £1199 you will get the Horn Hobby Chair, worth £349, completely free! 🤍

Be quick though because this is offer is only available for the first 20 orders before the 30th of September!

*Place your cabinet order through our website and choose your preferred wood finish, or call us on 01765647738. Well then get in touch to arrange your FREE Horn Hobby Chair and let you choose your preferred fabric design!*

30/08/2026

A little reminder to all of our lovely customers we will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday!

You can still place your orders online and send us emails or direct messages on all of our social media platforms, but our staff are having a well deserved break and will be back to normal service on Tuesday!

Please Note: Any online orders will be dispatched from Tuesday

We hope everyone enjoys their bank holiday! ✨

28/08/2026

Episode 8 - Sew Much To Edit…

Claire and Callum are back with a new episode of the Sew Tell Me Podcast and this week they are talking all things staff at Barnyarns Sew Centre, giving you a peek behind the curtain of the different dynamics in the team, as well as an exclusive tell all from the staff themselves…. What is it really like working for Callum at Sew Centre…

🎙️In this episode:
- Who’s Who in the business 👀
- Claire gets banned from saying that word… 🤐
- Callum gets star struck 🤩
- The Staff expose the truth… will Sew Centre survive…? 📽️
- Claire reveals that she’s been a lier from the start..
- Callum tells all on his previous ventures into cheese… 🧀

Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo.

28/08/2026

Which overlocker is REALLY worth your money? 🧵💷

From the affordable Janome 8004D and Janome MyLock 454D, through to the BERNINA L 460, baby lock Victory and top-of-the-range baby lock Enlighten. We’re putting 5 overlockers from 3 major brands head-to-head!

We’re looking at the things that matter when you're actually sitting down to sew:
🧵 Threading – Which machines are easy to thread, and which ones will test your patience?�
⚙️ Tension systems – How do the different systems work, and which do we prefer?�🪡 Stitch capability – What can each machine actually do?�
💷 Price vs performance – Is the jump to a more expensive machine worth it?

And we don't stop there…

For EVERY machine, we give you 3 things we love and 3 things we don't so you can quickly see the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
By the end, you'll have a much better idea of which overlocker could be right for you — whether you're buying your first machine, upgrading your current overlocker, or wondering what your money gets you as you move up the range.

The 5 machines:
Janome 8004D�
Janome MyLock 454D
�BERNINA L 460�
baby lock Victory�
baby lock Enlighten

💬 Which one would you choose? And if you already own one of these machines, tell us what you think in the comments!

28/08/2026

Episode 10 - Sew That’s A Wrap!

Your favourite sewing industry duo is wrapping up season 10 of the Sew Tell Me Podcast with their most chaotic episode yet, and maybe a sneaky giveaway too 👀

In this episode, Callum and Claire touch on why they started the podcast, what season 2 will look like and what they are hoping it will do in growing our sewing community. Then they move onto the games…

They wrap up two truths and a lie, never to be seen again… mainly because they’ve ran out of secrets… or have they.. 👀 Claire tests Callum’s sewing knowledge and needless to say he needs some extra lessons, and then the tables are turned when the whole office roasts Claire and Callum! 🔥

Callum also comes up with an impromptu giveaway too… fancy winning a £500 Barnyarns voucher? Let us know in the comments how many times Claire has said ‘absolutely’ in Episodes 1 - 10 of the podcast. The first comment that guesses correctly wins!

The boring bits..
- The winner is the first person to correctly comment how many times Claire has said ‘absolutely’ in episodes 1 - 10.
- To enter you must comment on the Episode 10 post on Instagram or Facebook (this post)
- Put a definitive number of times Claire has stated ‘absolutely’, across episodes 1 - 10 of the podcast
- Competition ends on 17th September 2026 at 10am
- The competition winner will be contacted by Sew Centre directly on Instagram or Facebook.

A massive thank you for following along with the podcast in season 1, keep your eyes peeled for season 2, coming soon….

🎙️In this episode:
- Why we started the podcast 🎙️
- What we’ve got planned for season 2 🤩
- The final reveal of two truth and a lie 🤭
- How much does Callum really know about Sewing…? 🧵
- The heat is turned up… when the office roasts both Callum and Claire 🔥

Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo.

27/08/2026

Did someone say 25% off SALE 👀

Shop the sale at https://www.barnyarns.co.uk

21/08/2026

PFAFF EXPRESSION 720 SE

We only have a few remaining and then they are GONE for good! Secure yours before they sell out! ✨

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20/08/2026

Episode 9 - Sew Many Choices…?

THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF SEASON ONE 1️⃣

This week we are talking all things brands, from how we choose them as a retailer, considering brand ethos and stock availability but then also considering what our customers think about when choosing a brand of sewing machine and giving our best tips and tricks to look out for when making a decision. Callum gives us yet another hilarious story which reveals his past in hospitality…

We round off the episode with our usual two truths and a lie, so which of Callum’s were true..? Was he the next Vivian Westwood? The big dog in the world of Cheese? Or a face mask and weights distributer..? Yeah we were confused too.

Claire then gives three new statements, so do we think she is likely to walk into doors, sew over pins or buy 100m of fabric in one transaction…? Callum has his opinions but what do you think?

🎙️In this episode:
- Brands & how to choose them… 🤔
- Callum spills a bit of tea ☕️
- Claire looses it hearing about Callum’s past in Hospitality… 🍽️
- Callum reveals what’s he used to deal in… 🧀🏋
- Claire tests how well Callum knows her 👀🤕

Fancy sending us your funny story..? You can send in your funny stories via direct message on any of our social media platforms, or you can email: [email protected]

Subscribe to the Sew Tell Me Podcast and never miss a new episode packed with a peek behind the curtain of the ever expanding sewing industry, expert insights, and a healthy dose of banter from your favourite duo.

13/08/2026

With new arrivals everyday check out our reconditioned market place to see if you can find you perfect new to you machine!

We have lots of exciting new additions on the horizon so to make a little room we are launching our Reconditioned Summer Sale with up to 50% savings across selected machines!

So what can you expect from a reconditioned machine from Sew Centre? 🤔

🔧 A Full professional service by our head engineer
📋 A comprehensive 14-point diagnosis inspection
✂️Original Accessories (unless otherwise stated)
1️⃣ A full 1 year warranty

Head to the link below ⬇️🔗

https://sewcentre.co.uk/collections/reconditioned-sewing-machines