The Stitch Festival 2025 | Sewing Challenges, Competitions and Events

Community Member Mandie B

Yes, I'm super excited to be going again with my gorgwous girls, Ruan & Rachel. We're staying Friday to Sunday and will be in the actual show on the Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. It's wonderful to catch up with friends, old and new, and we defintiely did a lot of chatting last year! In terms on vendors, I love the Indie Biz village and discovering some of the smaller businesses. As well as some faves like Pigeon Wishes, Sister Mintaka etc. Delighted Guthrie & Ghani will be there, as well as Friday Pattern Co and Podgekins!
Would be lovely to meet some friendly Thready Set Go faces, so do come and say hello
Tamlyn - 2 months ago

I watch all 3 of your channels so will definitely say hi if I see you all :)

2 months ago

Moderator Tamlyn

I watch all 3 of your channels so will definitely say hi if I see you all :)
Mandie B - 2 months ago

That would be lovely! x

2 months ago

SHJ Member The_shrinking_sewist

In addition to my VIP trip on Thursday, I've just found out that I'm lucky enough to be going again on Friday courtesy of a free ticket ☺️.
Just the small matter of 'paying my way ' by taking part in one of the catwalk shows 😱☺️

1 month ago

Admin SewHayleyJane

In addition to my VIP trip on Thursday, I've just found out that I'm lucky enough to be going again on Friday courtesy of a free ticket ☺️.
Just the small matter of 'paying my way ' by taking part in one of the catwalk shows 😱☺️
The_shrinking_sewist - 1 month ago

Oooh that's amazing - which company are you doing the catwalk show for?

1 month ago

SHJ Member The_shrinking_sewist

Oooh that's amazing - which company are you doing the catwalk show for?
SewHayleyJane - 1 month ago

Prima magazine. It's a shirt dress, and the first of their patterns that I've ever made. Really good instructions, and fabric that I bought at the Stitch Festival last year.

1 month ago

SHJ Member Lesley

I'm going on the Friday as a day out treat to myself! I'll be on my own so it would be lovely to meet up with anyone else for a coffee

1 month ago

Moderator Tamlyn

In addition to my VIP trip on Thursday, I've just found out that I'm lucky enough to be going again on Friday courtesy of a free ticket ☺️.
Just the small matter of 'paying my way ' by taking part in one of the catwalk shows 😱☺️
The_shrinking_sewist - 1 month ago

Ooh how exciting!

1 month ago

Moderator Tamlyn

So - did everyone enjoy the Stitch Festival? It was intense & exhausting but also INCREDIBLE!! Loved meeting sewing friends, old and new, as well as browsing the stands and making a few little purchases. Also LOVED doing the catwalk show. Super fun! Bring on the next event!

1 week ago

SHJ Member Lesley

Enjoyed the show on Friday but it was exhausting, so tired by the time I left to catch my train home, richer for fabrics but poorer 😀

1 week ago

SHJ Member The_shrinking_sewist

So - did everyone enjoy the Stitch Festival? It was intense & exhausting but also INCREDIBLE!! Loved meeting sewing friends, old and new, as well as browsing the stands and making a few little purchases. Also LOVED doing the catwalk show. Super fun! Bring on the next event!
Tamlyn - 1 week ago

Loved it even more than last year! I did enjoy the catwalk despite my nerves, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Two days was great, hoping to stretch it to three next year 🤞

4 days ago