CJ’s Sewing Atelier

20/02/2026

Fantastic evening with my sewing group, making quilted coasters and tackling bias binding. You did a fabulous job ladies!

Material Needs CJ’s Sewing Atelier

18/02/2026

Brilliant session with a lovely group this evening learning hand embroidery, mastering a selection of stitches including french knots, chain stitch and satin stitch.

Well done everyone, hopefully you have a new hobby you can go home to obsess over 😂💗🪡

Material Needs CJ’s Sewing Atelier

18/02/2026

🧵 SEWING SOCIAL GROUP 🧵

After a few weeks of organising and discussion, I’m excited to announce a sewing social group will be starting on 4th March, running weekly Wednesday afternoons from 2.30 - 4.30pm 🧵

Bring along your project and sewing machine and get creative in a social and friendly environment 💗✨ These sessions will be untutored however help will be on hand.

Please message me if you are interested in joining as booking will be essential and space is limited.
£5 per session.

CJ’s Sewing Atelier

16/02/2026

I have a secret to share… everything I stitch doesn’t make it onto here 👀🧵

If you love embroidery that tells a story, intricate beading, tiny details, and original designs, you’ll want to follow me on instagram!

Come and find me at 💫

03/02/2026

🫶🏻 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 🫶🏻

Learn to Love Your Sewing Machine &
Beginners Guide to Overlockers

Get the most out of your machine in a friendly and inclusive environment. You will get tailored advice for your machine and go away with confidence to use it on your next (or first!) sewing project.

Please pop me a message if you have any questions 🥰 I love running these beginner classes, and teaching others how to sew. 🧡🫶🏻

CJ’s Sewing Atelier

29/01/2026

Great overlocker session last night. It’s actually one of my favourite workshops to teach!

Spots available on the next couple of dates coming up. Suss out all the threads on your machine and up your game on your sewing projects 😏

CJ’s Sewing Atelier

Ever looked at an overlocker and thought, “terrifying, but intriguing”?

This course is here to change that. I’ll take the mystery out of threading, tension, and trimming, and show you how to get beautifully professional finishes with confidence. Perfect for anyone who owns an overlocker but hasn’t dared to use it yet. You can expect clear guidance, hands-on practice, and plenty of “aha!” moments.

Location: Material Needs
Cost: £25
How to book: Pop in store or call 01278 794751

23/01/2026

Fantastic evening with my monthly sewing group last night 🧡 we were making lined bags with a zip and a flat base. You all did a fab job!

Sometimes sewing projects can seem utterly daunting or confusing while in the process, but reaching the end goal and achieving such a great make in a couple of hours just goes to show what a rewarding skill it is.

Can’t wait for our next session! 🪡

Material Needs CJ’s Sewing Atelier

21/01/2026

Ever looked at an overlocker and thought, “terrifying, but intriguing”?

This course is here to change that. I’ll take the mystery out of threading, tension, and trimming, and show you how to get beautifully professional finishes with confidence. Perfect for anyone who owns an overlocker but hasn’t dared to use it yet. You can expect clear guidance, hands-on practice, and plenty of “aha!” moments.

Location: Material Needs
Cost: £25
How to book: Pop in store or call 01278 794751

20/01/2026

Upcoming Workshops - Learn to Love Your Sewing Machine

Perfect for beginners and as a refresher course if you've just dusted off your machine!

Location: Material Needs
Cost: £35
How to book: Pop in store or call 01278 794751

* Warning * : attending this beginner sewing workshop may cause uncontrollable joy and a sudden urge to buy more fabric.