Open Studio
Open Studio – You’re Invited!
Come and visit us at our from 10am–3pm, one Friday a month.
Enjoy a 20% discount on all of our patterns and 10% off our fabrics while you are here. Have a browse through our full range of sewing patterns and fabrics, all designed in-house, and enjoy the chance to see our work up-close.
We will happily chat to you about our upcoming workshops and retreats. Whether you’re planning your next project or just fancy a bit of creative inspiration, we’d love to welcome you.
This is a FREE event so why not make a day of it? Invite your friends, visit the cafes and art galleries in Dean Clough, see the Piece Hall in the town centre while you’re here.
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2026 Dates
- January 23rd
- February 20th
- March 27th
- April 10th
- May 8th
- June 19th
- July 17th
- August 21st
- September 25th
- October 23rd
- November 13th
- December 11th
We’ll have the kettle on and probably some cake, so do pop in, say hello, and make yourself at home.
No pressure, no rush – just good company, beautiful fabrics, and plenty to explore. We have a huge rail of sample garments made up to inspire you and we are often working on new products and patterns as we chat.
This is a FREE event. No need to book in (don’t let the payment options below confuse you – they are just there for the smooth running of the website.)
Looking forward to seeing you here!
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The Venue
Sew Different is located within the Dean Clough mill complex – postcode HX3 5AX. For easiest access and parking, use the West Entrance and head for E Mill. There is no intercom so please call the studio on 07894 219754 to be let in once you get to the door at E Mill. We will come and find you!
Dean Clough is a thriving 22-acre mixed-use mill complex, stretching half a mile in length and consisting of 16 Grade II listed Victorian mills. Where it was once a working textile mill, it is now a community encompassing work spaces, art galleries, a theatre, restaurants, bars, shops and a hotel!
The Area
Halifax has some stunning Victorian architecture and a strong industrial heritage. The Shibden Hall Estate (home of Anne Lister) and the Piece Hall are on your doorstep.
Yorkshire is famous for its rolling green countryside and hosts some fantastic places to visit further afield, including the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cannon Hall, Leeds city centre with its Victorian shopping arcades. There are also great walking and cycling routes for anyone who is thinking of bringing along a non-sewing partner!
Travel & Accommodation
There is a Travel Lodge on site located a 2 minute walk from the studio as well as many hotels in Halifax centre. Halifax town centre, bus station and train station are a ten minute walk from the studio. There is parking on site.
Open Studio
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Private mini-retreats for groups of 4 or more people can be arranged. They can be run to a similar format as our listed retreat but you would have the studio to yourselves. The advantage of this is that we can customise the itinerary to suit you. For example, if there are things that you would particularly like to learn we can prepare demonstrations for you, there are other fabric shops in the area that you may want to visit and there are often events at the on-site gallery and theatre that you may want to tie in. Prices may vary according to what you would like, but need not be any different from the usual price. Please email [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
