Make New, And Mend

Make New, And Mend Fabric, Haberdashery and a variety of sewing events and sew socials, alterations and bespoke garments

03/09/2026

Unfortunately.......😕

Quilters Group this evening 3rd of September 5.30-8 will not go ahead, due to circumstances beyond my control......I thought I could sort it but I can't.....

However,

FORTUNATELY....😀

The storm should blow over by Saturday, so the Dungaree Workshop is well and truly on! Hurrah! It's going to be a good one.....

Enjoy the rest of your day!

31/08/2026

Oh, and here s a bank holiday funny.....true, but funny! 🤣 feel free to share! 🤣

The summer season may not be officially over, but we re heading into the last 1/3 of 2026 which means autumn and winter ...
31/08/2026

The summer season may not be officially over, but we re heading into the last 1/3 of 2026 which means autumn and winter will soon be upon us! What a year its been, and the weather! Soon be time to batten down the hatches and feel the warm glow of the sew! 🍂🍁🎑

But first, well done that man! Saturday 's sewcial saw the attentendance of a man INTENT on mastering his mother's old sewing machine whilst producing something nice for his home....I hope his wife appreciated the effort! This is a piped cushion cover with a zip and very well made it was too! And he s coming back to make it a pair! Didn't he do well!?🔥

As we head into this next few months, I ve changed the shop opening times, so it's the same days, but opening at 9 30am and taking a lunch break from 12.30-1.30pm.....but I m always open to meeting at odd times and after hours....you know this.. flexibility is my middle name! 😅

Now this week, I ve a lot going on, not just session wise, but I ve got some sorting to do, and I want to refresh the window dress...so bear with.......you know I m always at the end of a message!

Thank you to my ever present volunteers.......I could manage the half of this without you! And if you ve a few hours to spare, please come and join the team! Always a good laugh!

But session wise this week, can't wait for the regular Quilting group on Thursday evening 5.30-8....I ve a fab block to share this week!

Continuing into the weekend with the Saturday Dungaree make, and the Sunday Shirring Session, both of which are fully booked!

Now, the workshop timetable has been out for a few weeks and I am super grateful that I am in fact fully booked for the Dressmaking and pattern cutting groups, but if you missed out and still want to do, just register your interest with me and I ll see if I can fit extra sessions in before the end of the year!

Never a dull moment in what has been, and continues to be a difficult year for me personally in so many ways.....💔 but you keep the light burning at the end of a very long tunnel, so thank you, you know who you are! 🤍

29/08/2026

Fantastic Sewcial at Big Barn today, not quite like this, but the camaraderie, skill sharing, cake baking (yes, school cake this week....my fave!) and a general good time always makes me happy.....even when my heart is eternally heavy (if you know, you know) its goal achieved.......thank you 🤍

BRIDAL ADVICE INCOMING! As the summer wedding season nears its end, and the brides for next year and the year after are ...
24/08/2026

BRIDAL ADVICE INCOMING!

As the summer wedding season nears its end, and the brides for next year and the year after are busy planning, I just wanted to give a shout out to AZAZIE ....this is a purely independent promotion by me, i have no vested interest but as I have seen many bridesmaids and prom dresses from this company, I think if you re a bride on a budget, and you are buying online, then this company is worth a look! One of my brides secured 3 dresses for £10 each just by ordering on a promotional day! And they cater for all sizes and shapes!

Generally speaking, the quality of the garment is very good and look absolutely stunning when altered and steamed.....so if you are that bride, or part of the bridal party or planning prom dresses for next year and on a budget, give this site a look over.....🤍

24/08/2026

Hello all.......a few issues for me to deal with this week sadly, so whilst I ll endeavour to maintain shop opening times, I will be closed from 12.30-1.30pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, open as usual Wednesday and this will continue moving forward.......

Don't forget it's the Saturday Sewcial this week 10-2 at Big Barn.....come for the whole session or just drop in...there s a warm welcome and a cup of tea waiting alongside lighthearted banter and of course a bit of sewing!

Lovely relaxed Rag quilt session today at Big Barn.....the concentration was palpable, the conversation good, and the ca...
22/08/2026

Lovely relaxed Rag quilt session today at Big Barn.....the concentration was palpable, the conversation good, and the cake was awesome....can't beat a home bake and a decent cuppa...thanks Jacqui !
Lovely to have volunteers at planned sessions, thanks Nichola....very helpful!

The workshops are filling up nicely already, so if you have an interest, express it now, before it's too late!

This evening's endeavours at the Quilters Group at Big Barn... the Saw Tooth Star 12 inch block! (Picture 1) And a shor...
20/08/2026

This evening's endeavours at the Quilters Group at Big Barn... the Saw Tooth Star 12 inch block! (Picture 1) And a short demonstration of what to do with scraps....(Picture 2)

Such a fantastic effort by all, and some wonderful pieces achieved...many attendees are new to quilting....the only way to grow confidence is to challenge yourself and this is one of the easiest ways!

Every other Thursday, this is where you will find us, and if you want a timetable of all sewing events between now and Christmas, pop in to the shop on the Parade....plenty of copies there!

Well, Monday came around real quick! But Saturday's Sewcial was just fantastic and the new workshop time table was well...
17/08/2026

Well, Monday came around real quick! But Saturday's Sewcial was just fantastic and the new workshop time table was well received.....if you want a copy, please drop by the shop...lots of exciting things going on between now and Christmas! I was pleased to see our youngest member at 8 years old, attend with her grandmum...she made a reversible bucket hat and did fantastic, so this got me thinking........

From October I'll be opening up the barn on a Tuesday for an Open Sew 5.30-8, but I wondered if there would be any interest for an after school sewing class for ages 8-11 from 4-5.30? If your interested for your child then just let me know, lets have a chat.

Open as usual this week, hopefully with no 'life interruptions' so Tuesday - Friday 10-3. There's the Quilters Group at Big Barn on Thursday 5.30-8 and on Saturday, I' m running another Rag Quilt workshop, so let me know if you want to come......

Now to the photos......

I finished a second rag quilt for my sofa, slightly different design but works well, the dogs love them, normally sit on the backs so they get super comfy!

The flowers were bought in by a customer from her garden at the beginning of last week, and they are still going...love a home grown flower!

And the final picture is of the first harvest of the pears from my garden....they'll be in the shop tomorrow if you fancy free pears...anyone can come!

And, as a final comment for this post, if the kids are getting bored as we near the return to scall I have some FREE, YES, FREE diamond art kits suitable for ages 8+ if you want to come to the shop on the parade from Tuesday to Friday!

Lets hope it's not only a good week, but a cooler one too!

What an anti-climax! I stood outside to see the partial eclipse...I must of blinked! And I had my colander in position t...
13/08/2026

What an anti-climax! I stood outside to see the partial eclipse...I must of blinked! And I had my colander in position too! Perhaps it was because it was plastic....Never mind......

So, busy week, hence limited usage of social media, but I have been gainfully employed with repairs, alterations and new makes alongside planning MNAM activities for the last trimester of the year amoungst other things......this timetable will be available in the shop and at the sewcials, so make sure you come grab a copy!

So, workshops include pattern cutting, dungarees, jacket, blouse/shirt, party outfits, soft toy making, and Xmas projects. And in addition to the Saturday Sewcial and the Quilters meet, I ve added a Tuesday evening free sew....😊

Soft Furnishings, upholstery and upcycling will be a new addition for 2027!😀

Now it's going to be a hot day....keep the fluids up, and only go out during the cooler hours...its one day, most things can wait.......you know what they say about mad dogs and English People......😅

And finally, I managed a rag quilt for myself....I needed to make bespoke throws for the back of my sofas.....not a bad effort, if I do say so myself.....and on the 22nd of August, I m running another Rag Quilt Workshop if anyone is interested......let me know if you want to join us ....£35 all found!

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