“Thankyou for a perfect retreat” Carla, May 2025
“I was a bit nervous but I didn’t need to be. I have loved every minute and learnt so much to take home and work on. I will be back X” May 2025
“An excellent weekend, good fun, good sewing and great people to share it with. Thankyou so much.” May 2025
“A relaxing and supportive environment. I learnt a lot and made something great!” Deb, May 2025
“I enjoyed being around like-minded people and met some friends to keep in touch with. Great help from experts. Great patterns to choose from. Good to see everything made up, helped make my choice on what to make. The weekend was well organised and the great facilities and nearness of accommodation helped make it relaxing.” April 2025
“Above and beyond expectations.” February 2025
What did you most enjoy? “Advice and support to fit and adjust the pattern to fit my shape. Lovely venue at Dean Clough Mills with other things to do and convenient for local hotels and restaurants. Good support and teaching – not just making adjustments but made sure I understood what had been done and why, plus how to do it for myself. ” April 2025
“Loved so much of it – being able to see the garments made up in different fabrics and to try them on was a perfect start. The fabric shop was brilliant with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. All of my questions were answered at an appropriate level for me – great teachers” April 2025
“A wonderful relaxing 3 days improving my sewing skills, getting two projects complete, meeting new people and enjoying the time with friends. I loved meeting the team, looking at patterns and fabrics and the tips given by Tara, Laura and Emma.” April 2025
“I loved meeting like-minded people, having “my” time to sew without being disturbed all the time – sheer luxury! It was just perfect for me.” March 2025
What did you most enjoy? “The camaraderie, encouragement and celebration of successes. I’ve never sewn with people before. A perfect and inspiring venue. Great selection of projects and the content was great. Loved the trip to the Fabbadashery after pattern selection. Everything was perfect – thankyou!” March 2025
What did you most enjoy? “It was so good to be able to create with help and guidance at hand with so much support. Nothing was too much trouble. The studio was great and the mills are lovely.” March 2025
“I enjoyed the atmosphere and meeting up with people who I know from previous workshops. The group is an ideal size. It is a lovely venue with a nice, bright studio and plenty of parking. Excellent teaching from all three tutors – Emma, Tara and Katy are so helpful and patient.” Cath P, March 2025
What did you most enjoy? Learning how to modify and pattern to fit me. There was patience in abundance and comprehensive knowledge. My first Sew Different pattern was a complete success!” February 2025
What did you most enjoy? Having fantastic help, meeting other like-minded people – inspiration from more advanced sewers. The workshop venue was perfect. It was inspirational to see all of the garments, fabrics and patterns throughout the venue.” February 2025
