The Sewing Institute

Name: The Sewing Institute
Address: Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham St Annes, FY84HB, GB
Telephone: +447563093695
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Sewing, craft, crochet & pottery painting classes Fabric & haberdashery . Dress making, sewing & crochet workshops . social sewing afternoons
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01/11/2026

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY **Up date**

The eagled eyes of those amongst us will have noticed that there was no Free pattern Friday posts or email this weekend; some of you might have been glad of the break of me overwhelming your sewing project plans, some of you might have been disappointed if you’ve grown to look forward to it? Or you might have a noticed at all 🤭 🤣

Anyway I have been slowly chipping away at my previous free pattern posts to curate them into one big hub of resources…and that in itself has been quite a feat! In hindsight I should have started doing this weekly in July when I started the feature but honestly I didn’t realise it would become so popular!

Since July I’ve shared 65 free pattern from 39 amazing pattern designers who generously share some of their patterns for free! Some required you to sign up to their newsletters, some join a facebook group & others an instant download!

It’s a great way to find new pattern companies and to invest in their paid for patterns once you’ve enjoyed their freebie(s) and you like their style!

Bookmark this page and come back to explore the growing collection: https://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/blogs/news/free-pattern-friday

I hope this is helpful to keep your sewing projects inspired 🫶🏻 🪡

01/11/2026

Share your ideas with us.
Our sessions begin on 19th November from 1pm to 3pm. Sessions are £6 and you can bring a friend for Free.

31/10/2026

So many of us are multi crafters, so come along with a project and enjoy a cuppa with like minded people.
Bring a friend along FREE.
Book your place and let us know in the additional info section if you will need a place for a friend.
We can't wait to see what you are making whilst we create a lovely crafty buzz.

29/10/2026

Over 2 eveningS these talented women have made their first pair of lounge pants.
The pattern is so versatile you can make them for any occasion. Come along and make some for yourself.

29/10/2026

Congratulations.to this lovely group who have made lounge pants over two evening.
The pattern is so versatile that one pair will be party pants, one will be work pants and the other pair are off on holiday!
Come along and join us to make some for yourself.

27/10/2026

The best thing about teaching is seeing the joy of when someone creates something and they realise what they’ve been working on (for an hour, a day or even weeks) suddenly comes to life 🥰
And I really do think it gets much better than that first ever make on the machine, that ‘Oa wow I made something’ moment!!!

Yesterday introduction to sewing class was full of that magic, taming that scary machine & making friends with it! These are skills for life & those skills stated here 🫶🏻

Well done to this gang for probably the calmest & stitch perfect class!!! We can’t wait to see what you create next!!!

26/10/2026

What a gorgeous start to our half term activities…a creative morning of pottery painting; pretty pumpkins, multicoloured mermaids & even a couple of santas ready for Christmas 🤭
The studio was snug, the coffee was fresh and the concentration & creativity was 👌 what a way to spend a miserable Monday morning ☔️

On Wednesday we have our mini makers Halloween/autumn wreath and Friday it’s fabric pumpkins… so if you’d like some alternative half term fun come and join us!

https://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/products/mini-makers

23/10/2026

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY…

Good Morning, I'm back in good habits and I'm getting this post out bright and early. I've also been planning this selection of patterns for a while now so I'm excited to finally share them! This week has been half term for some who have a double whammy and the rest of the schools are joining in next week so I thought it would be a perfect week to turn our attention to the little people in our lives!

So for kids week there's a lot of stretch fabrics- it makes sense doesn't it; comfort, practicality & easy making 😀so i've added some sewing essentials for sewing with stretch and a little overview of some pointers if you've yet to tackle it or need a refresher!

I think these patterns are great to have a go at if you've considered making full sized versions (adult clothes) because there's much less fabric involved so the cost to have a play is much smaller, you can also repurpose adults clothes to make into children's wear with some super cool results like band tshirts or just simply if something you love has a stain or hole you can work around! And their never going to be as critical about it as we are- they'll just love wearing something made especially for them

22/10/2026

🍂🎃 RAINY HALF TERM? LET’S GET CREATIVE! ✂️🧵

Looking for something fun to do indoors this week? We’ve got you covered at The Sewing Institute! ☔️✨

From spooky print & paint ceramics 👻 to Mini Makers craft sessions 🎨 and half-term sewing workshops 🪡, there’s something to inspire little creatives, budding designers and grown-ups alike!

Whether you fancy making, painting, sewing or simply escaping the autumn weather for a little creative time, come and join us in the studio at Lytham YMCA.

🎟️ SPACES ARE LIMITED — choose your creative adventure and secure your place before sessions fill up!

🎃 Spooky Print & Paint Ceramics

🎨 Mini Makers

🧵 Half-Term Sewing Workshops

💛 Let’s make this half term a little more colourful — we can’t wait to get creative with you!

https://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/collections/sewing-workshops

18/10/2026

What a gorgeous day yesterday at our beginners dressmaking (skirt addition) this was an ideal first step, covering lots of basics; sizings, cutting & laying out pattern pieces, seams & seam finished, measure inch, adjusting and attaching a waistband, inserting elastic, hems & stitching in the ditch 👌

Our next beginners class is October 22nd & 29th 6-8.30pm lounge pants/ Christmas pjs this is another ideal opportunity to start your dressmaking journey or if you’ve been sewing a while and have wanted to tackle trousers but assumed they’re tricky (we promise they’re not)

Well done to Saturdays gang (including those who didn’t make the line up) you did a gorgeous job & I know these will be the first of many 🙌🏻

I even did my homework last night & finished my hem 🥳

Address

Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road
Lytham St Annes
FY84HB

Telephone

+447563093695

Website

http://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/

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