In person social sewing days
A Creative Day Just for You - Come Sew, Connect & Recharge
Take a break from sewing alone at home and spend a joyful day stitching alongside friendly, like-minded sewists in a warm, supportive studio environment.
Bring any project you like - sewing, knitting or quilting - and enjoy a relaxing, creativity-filled day with great company, lovely refreshments, fabric swapping… and even a calming Pilates session to finish.
Whether you’re stuck on a project, craving connection, or just want a day of mindful stitching, this Social Sewing Day gives you space, inspiration, and warm company. Leave inspired - with progress on your projects, new friends, and a refreshed creative spark!
Reserve your seat for connection & creativity
Location: Ecclesall Road, Sheffield.
Dates: Sat 5th September & Sat 7th November.
Time: 9:30 - 5:30pm.
Why Join a Social Sewing Day?
Because sewing is more fun - and more inspiring - together.
Whether you’re deep in a project, looking for motivation, or craving creative company, this day is designed to help you:
✨ Make progress on something you’ve been meaning to finish
✨ Get inspired by what others are working on
✨ Spend time with warm, supportive sewists
✨ Enjoy a peaceful break from the world
✨ Leave refreshed, energised, and creatively recharged
No pressure. No expectations. Just a wholesome, uplifting sewing day surrounded by people who get it.
What Happens During the Day?
This is the perfect day for makers who want community, inspiration and progress on their own projects!
Bring Whatever You’re Working On
Dressmaking, knitting, quilting, mending - it all counts. Bring your machine or hand-sewing project and settle in.
A Cosy, Friendly Setting
Work at your own pace in a bright, comfortable creative space.
Afternoon Tea & Homemade Snacks
Enjoy warm drinks, sweet treats and a relaxed break mid-afternoon.
Fabric & Pattern Swap Corner
Bring things you no longer need and pick up something new - sustainable and fun.
Optional Pilates Wind-Down
End the day with a gentle, grounding session to stretch, relax and unwind.
Support & Community All Day Long
Chat, share progress, exchange ideas, cheer each other on. You’ll leave with new inspiration - and often new friends.
FAQ’s
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Bring your sewing machine, tools and and current project along to the Jubilee Centre in Sheffield from 9:30-4:30pm to sew, knit or quilt (Pilates is from 4:30-5:30). We will provide you with a dedicated workspace, table and chair in small groups of 5-9.
Ironing boards and irons will be available for you to use on the day. Three overlockers will also be available – one with white thread, one. with multicoloured thread and one with black thread.
We will also have a cutting area set up with a number of cutting mats, although we do recommend you cut out any big projects before the day.
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Drinks and refreshments will be provided throughout the day, including vegan and gluten free options. Please let us know of any further dietary requirements on your booking form.
Afternoon tea (prosecco and cake) will be served during the afternoon at 3pm and there will be plenty of non-alcoholic options for you to enjoy too.
We will not be providing lunch, so feel free to either bring a packed lunch (fridges are available if required) or make the most of one of the cafes along Ecclesall Road for a lunch break.
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No - this is completely optional.
There is a table set up for a fabric swap, pattern swap and homemade clothes swap.
Have you made any garments that you never wear for one reason or the other? Perhaps once made, you didn’t like the fit, or the fabric wasn't quite what you were expecting or the style just didn't suit you?
At our social, we would like to offer you the opportunity to bring any unwanted ‘me-made’ clothes for a clothes swap. Perhaps someone else might fit that lovingly-made garment beautifully and you might find something to take home with you too!
So bring your unused fabric, homemade clothes and patterns to contribute if you want to.
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Not at all - it’s completely optional.
The day will be wrapped up with a relaxing and beginner friendly hour long ‘Relax, Stretch and Breathe’ class between 4:30-5:30pm. This will be physio-led by an APPI certified instructor, to help your body stretch out again after all that sewing. If you would like take part in this activity remember to bring an exercise mat or towel and a change of clothes (if desired).
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Not at all! All levels are welcome - from beginners to seasoned creatives.
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No - you're free to come and go as you like.
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This is a relaxed, social day - not a structured class. Bring anything you’re working on.
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9:30 - Arrive excited to sew!
3pm - Afternoon tea - full of chatter friendship.
4:30pm - Sewing time finishes and optional Pilates session starts
5:30pm - Pilates finishes and it’s the end of the day.
Ready for a day of sewing, creativity, and community?
Come join a group of warm, welcoming sewists for a creative day that feels like a treat.
Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the day friendly and supportive - don’t miss out!
Details are as follows:
Venue: The Jubilee Centre, Wilson Road, Sheffield, S11 8RN
Sewing time: 9:30-4:30pm
Optional post sewing Pilates session 4:30-5:30pm.
There is limited parking onsite for a few cars, but there is parking available on the adjacent roads (pay and display). The venue is fully accessible.
Get excited, invite your friends and come along to have a great day of sewing, knitting and quilting together. We are looking forward to meeting you all.
Places are limited, so please book your place quickly to avoid disappointment.
How our customers feel:
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"I can't recommend the retreats enough. It gives the opportunity to focus on projects in a really supportive and friendly environment. Izzy and Sophie are fabulous tutors and make sure everyone has time to benefit from their time."
Helen - March 2025
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"Beautiful venue with great facilities. A weekend full of inspiration, fun and laughter, with of course, lots of sewing!"
Rita - March 2025
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"Excellent retreat. I improved my sewing and pattern drafting skills very quickly. Fantastic tutor."
Cheryl Colquhoun - January 2024
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"I found the fitting expertise really helpful and look forward to making better garment. Izzy has a lovely way of interacting with people."
Tracey - March 2025
