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Community Sewing - Expert Sessions - Sew Together - After School Clubs

Satisfy Your Crafty Cravings at The Sewstainable Barn

Community Sewing Workshops · Sew Together Days · After‑School Clubs

The Sewstainable Barn is now open as a community sewing space — a place where creativity, connection, and sustainability come together.

Join us in our warm and welcoming barn studio to learn practical techniques for transforming unwanted materials into beautiful, functional pieces. From fabric scraps to forgotten trimmings, you’ll create unique items while helping reduce textile waste and supporting our mission.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Eco‑friendly crafting that makes a real difference
✔ Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike
✔ A fun, inspiring, community‑focused experience
✔ A chance to learn new skills while rescuing fabric from landfill
✔ Led by friendly, experienced volunteers who have a real passion for sharing their skills

Our Offerings

We currently offer the following activities in our Community Sewing Space:

  • Expert Sewing Workshops
  • Sew It Together Sessions
  • After‑School Clubs
  • Private Workshops
  • Children’s Parties

Please find below details of our upcoming Expert Sewing Workshops and Sew It Together Sessions.

For After‑School Club information, please email fritha@secretprojects.org, who is running our first pilot.

To learn more about our Private Workshops and Children’s Parties, click here.

Important Information

  • Our workshops are run by one of The Sewstainable Barn’s friendly staff members or experienced volunteers.
  • Unless a workshop is specifically designed for young children, we recommend participants are aged 8 and above.
  • A qualified first aider is always present during workshops.
  • All under‑16s must be accompanied by an adult. The adult does not need to book a place but should stay in the workshop throughout the session to support the young person.
  • For under‑16s to attend independently, they must have attended three previous sessions and be known to the volunteer leading the workshop, ensuring they feel confident and supported.
  • We are working towards all our volunteers being DBS checked. In the meantime, at least one person running the community sewing space will always be DBS checked.
  • The Sewstainable Barn has private toilet facilities available for anyone attending the Barn.
  • Tea, coffee, squash, water, and biscuits are available at the Barn. Anyone attending our community sewing sessions is welcome to bring their own food, and you are welcome to use our fridge to keep your food cool.
  • Our community sewing sessions are run by volunteers. We kindly ask all participants to help tidy up at the end of each session, following the guidance of the volunteer who led the workshop.
  • You are welcome to bring your own sewing tools and equipment. The Barn is well stocked with sewing machines, tools, and supplies, but personal items are welcome. Please note you are responsible for anything you bring, as our volunteers cannot be held liable if items are lost or damaged.
  • We ask for a suggested contribution towards our community sewing sessions. If you would like to increase your contribution because you love what we do, please use the tip function at checkout. Thank you so much for your support.

What to Expect After Booking

Once you’ve booked your workshop place(s), you’ll receive an email from orders@secretprojects.org with all your joining instructions — including what to bring, where to go, and anything you may need to know before your session.