Largs SWI

16/04/2026

Calling all local makers and creatives! Tables are just £25 – only a handful left!

Largs SWI are hosting our Summer Craft Fayre, and we’re looking for a few more talented makers to join us.

This is set to be a fantastic day, celebrating creativity, community, and beautifully handmade work. It’s always a lovely atmosphere, with great support for local makers and plenty of visitors coming along to browse and buy.

Whether you create textiles, jewellery, homeware, artwork or something a little different, we’d love to hear from you.

To book a table or find out more, please email: [email protected]

Don’t miss out—we’d love to have you with us 💛

06/04/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to organise this very special wedding dress exhibition, bringing together a stunning collection of gowns and the stories behind them, spanning nearly eight decades from 1945 through to 2024.

Each dress carries its own unique history, reflecting not only changing styles and fashions, but also the personal moments, traditions, and memories woven into every stitch. A wedding dress is far more than fabric and thread—it’s a powerful symbol of love and a snapshot of a moment in time.

I’m so delighted to finally share this exhibition with you, one year on, and to celebrate the craftsmanship, creativity, and heartfelt stories that these remarkable dresses represent.

It was an absolute pleasure to organise this very special wedding dress exhibition, bringing together a beautiful collection of gowns and the stories behind ...

27/03/2026

We’re feeling incredibly proud of our wonderful sewing community 💛

From those very first stitches on simple bags to beautifully finished tailored blouses and even coats – the progress we’ve seen has been nothing short of inspiring. Confidence has grown stitch by stitch, and it’s been a joy to watch so many complete beginners discover just how capable they really are.

With the addition of Christina’s fantastic pattern drafting class, we now have over 100 happy local women who can truly say: “I can sew!”

But it’s not just about the sewing. It’s the laughter, the encouragement, the shared cups of tea, and the friendships that keep people coming back week after week. The atmosphere is something really special.

We can honestly say that Largs SWI Sewing Club has become a huge success – and that’s down to all of you.

A heartfelt thank you, as always, to our incredible (and completely unpaid!) volunteers who give their time so generously: Alana, Christina, Karin, Jane A, Jane S and Gill. We simply couldn’t do it without you.

Here’s to many more stitches, smiles, and cups of tea!