Sew Fabulous Brighton

11/06/2026

✂️ We recently ran a six week sustainable fashion and mending course with a group of 34 primary school students aged 10-11

✂️ Each student learned how to sew, how to darn, how to patch and how to sew on a button

✂️ We worked on a new technique each week and then stitched them into repair booklets with their initials on the front. The students can take them home and refer to them in future, alongside our Sew Fabulous instruction booklets. (you can download this for free on our website or order a copy to be sent to you for a small charge)

✂️ We discussed fast fashion, environmental issues, employment and workers rights and what we can do as individuals

✂️ This was a pilot project funded by
We were interested in testing our ideas in the wild and working out ways that we could roll it out on a large scale.
Our theory is that if you learn these skills and this knowledge at a young age you may be able to change the way you shop, source, repair and rehome your clothes - for life. A fairly big impact then!

Funders/BHCC talk to us if you are interested

✂️ We were extremely impressed by the hard work that the students put in and the beautiful outcomes. We were also extremely impressed by the class teacher and recommend anyone who works with that many kids on a daily basis should have their wages doubled immediately and be given a very generous free summer holiday immediately.

09/06/2026

🧵🪡 In a world of throw away fashion repair is a radical act

🧵🪡 Join us for a Visible Mending - Darning workshop on Saturday morning

🧵🪡 Saturday 13th June

🧵🪡 10-1 - half day workshop

🧵🪡 £45 - concessions available for anyone on a low income - use the code CONC15 in your basket

🧵🪡 Darning is a technique where you re weave over worn patches in woven garments - so think knitwear, socks, even woven fabrics like denim and cotton or linen can be darned

🧵🪡 Darning can be done by anyone with a bit of tuition! We jus taught a group of 34 young kids how to darn as part of a schools project

🧵🪡 Head over to our website to book your place today
https://sew-fabulous.org/product/visible-mending-darning-with-jayne-eagle-25-26/

⚠️ Just a note about this Saturday - it's going to be busy in town as it's the fun sounding Carnival Against Fascism and the much less fun and downright scary far right march. Here's some guidance that has been circulated via Headway charity ... please read ...

⚠️ We wanted to make our community aware of events planned to take place in Brighton & Hove on Saturday 13th June.

⚠️ A far-right anti-migrant march is expected to take place in the city, although the exact route has not yet been confirmed. A counter-protest, Carnival Against Fascism, is also planned in Queens Road on the same day.

⚠️ We are sharing this information so that members of our community can make informed decisions and plan ahead where possible.

⚠️ If you are travelling in or around Brighton & Hove on Saturday 13th June, please take extra care, particularly in areas where demonstrations may be taking place. This may be especially important for people from minoritised communities, those who may feel vulnerable, or anyone who may find large gatherings and protests distressing.

⚠️ Fascist marches are not welcome in Brighton, we are a city of sanctuary and I do believe they will be massively out numbered. (like last time) But please do be aware and be safe!

04/06/2026

✂️ Saturday Sewing Projects

✂️ An open sewing class for all (who can use a machine!)

✂️ Saturdays: 6th June + 4th July

✂️ Take part in a 2.5 hour class where you make what you like, depending on your skill level

✂️ You can make a short project in an afternoon - how about a cushion, tote bag or customisation project?

✂️ This is the perfect follow on to our Absolute Beginners class

✂️ You can also start or work on a longer term, more complex project, like making clothes and gain help with technical or fitting issues

✂️ Booking now

https://sew-fabulous.org/product/brighton-saturday-sewing-projects/

03/06/2026

Visible Mending workshops coming up this month - booking now - we only have six students so best to get booked in soon!

🪰 Darning on Saturday 13th June
£45 - concessions available

✂️ Sashiko stitching on Saturday 27th June
£45 - concessions available

🪰 Why darn knitwear in June? It's peak moth season, you may have seen a few flying around your room, you may see some dusty gritty stuff in the bottom of your wardrobe or drawer...you might see some holes in your natural fibres this is (unfortunately) evidence of moth action.

🪰 It is time to get into your cupboards and drawers and have a good look to see if they are eating your clothes

🪰 here's a few of the best ways to manage moths - use pheromone traps, look through and disturb your clothing - get clothes out into sunlight - put your clothes in the freezer to kill moths and eggs - be really careful of what you bring in to your house as they can come on vintage and secondhand clothing - use cedar wood blocks - use lavender bags

🪰 If you do find moth damage...don't panic! But do fix the holes asap. The old saying "a stitch in time, saves nine" is totally true
When you have fixed the holes deal with the root cause of the problem.

🪰 Confession time. We have always had moths in our houses, I work to reduce their risk and impact as much as possible, but I have never fully got rid of them...My jumpers still get eaten sadly...

✂️ Why learn Sashiko stitching in June

🏖️ Top tip - it's a portable craft that you can take to the beach!
Take it on holiday or sew while on a train, while watching your kids in the park, or while sipping a cool drink in the shade

✂️ Book ing info:
https://sew-fabulous.org/product-category/classes/

01/06/2026

☀️ June + July workshops coming up at the studio

☀️ We have our open sewing class coming up this Saturday, and then again in July - we have put this one on the schedule so that you can come to a one off class (not a course) to gain help with sewing a project in one afternoon, or to gain help with a longer term project - maybe you need some help with a pattern or fitting?

☀️ Visible Mending - Darning - it is moth time, so actually the perfect time of year to attend to those pesky moth holes in your knitwear

☀️ Visible Mending - Sashiko - come and learn the beautiful and mindful art of Sashiko stitching - when you get the hang of it you can take it anywhere. Pop your sewing stuff in your beach bag and ... off you go!
We all love a bit of outdoor stitching

☀️ We would love to see you at the studio, and just a reminder we have AC!

☀️ Small class sizes with lots of individual attention

☀️ Booking now -
https://sew-fabulous.org/product-category/classes/

30/05/2026

♻️ Would you like to join our next Wear And Repair group?

♻️ We have funded places available if you are living on a low income

♻️ Learn how to mend your clothes as part of a small, supportive group held on Thursday mornings for six weeks

♻️ Suitable for beginners

♻️ Starts really soon! Early June

♻️ Head over to our website to read all about it
https://sew-fabulous.org/wear-and-repair/

29/05/2026

🪩 Our recent Party Clothes Swap at Caravanserai was a total success with thanks to the swap team, brilliant venue and all of our amazing swappers!

🪩 185 amazing garments went to new homes

🪩 We welcomed some beautiful clothes in and out including these flamenco dresses, loads of swappers left with amazing new (to them) garments ready to wear to festivals, parties and special days

🪩 Watch out for our next Party Clothes Swap!

23/05/2026

The party clothes swap is nearly ready to open! We are here at Caravanserai and it’s very very sparkly! There are some tickets available still and 2pm is looking like the most spacious slot. Come on down! Tickets £3 https://sew-fabulous.org/brighton-party-clothes-swap-caravanserai-may-2026/

22/05/2026

🪩 TOMORROW!

🪩 The car is packed and the sequins are all over the pavement - we excited and are nearly ready for you!

🪩 There's still time to get yourself a £3 swap ticket and sort through your wardrobe for some amazing party clothes to swap with the good people of Brighton

🪩 12-3 at Caravanserai in the Big Top (next to St Peter's church)

🪩 We will be joined by some of the Fat Club team - helping to make our swap size inclusive - so anyone wearing larger sizes please DO come!

🪩 Have a read on our website so you know how it all works and what to bring and what not to bring - NO BORING CLOTHES!! (sorry)

🪩 Got any questions? send us a DM or an email

🪩 Want to volunteer at our swaps? We're full for this one but always keen to meet more people who are keen

🪩 Tickets and info
https://sew-fabulous.org/brighton-party-clothes-swap-caravanserai-may-2026/

22/05/2026

Dear home Ed families
We have a couple of spaces in our home Ed classes coming up
1 on Monday
1 on Friday

Come and join one of our popular Home Ed' Kids and Teens daytime sewing classes Dates: Every Monday / Every Friday Time: Monday 2.30 - 4 / Friday 11am - 12.30pm Course length: 1.5 hour sessions every week during term time Suitable for: Kids and Teens 8-18 Concessions available (with evidence) £15% ...