Norton Sewing Group

16/10/2026

01/09/2026

25/06/2026

As predicted today is a scorcher so there is no sewing class today. The hut is a fabulous place but I know we would cook in there today.
I’m off next week so back to class on Thursday 9th July.
If anyone wants to join us just let me know.
Stay cool and safe everyone. 🥵

23/03/2026

If your stitches look messy…
check your needle first 👇

Not your machine.
Not your skill.

Your needle.

Different fabrics NEED different needles:
👉 knits = ballpoint
👉 denim = jeans needle
👉 delicate = sharp

Get this right and everything improves.

Needle Size Basics
• 60–70 (9–10) → very light fabrics
• 75–80 (11–12) → light–medium fabrics
• 90 (14) → medium fabrics
• 100–110 (16–18) → heavy fabrics

👉 Bigger number = thicker needle

Pro Tips
• Always match needle to fabric first, then thread
• Change your needle every project or 6–8 hours of sewing
• Skipped stitches? → wrong needle type
• Thread breaking? → wrong size or damaged needle
• For knits → never use universal if skipping happens, switch to stretch/ballpoint
• Test on scrap before sewing your project

Right needle = clean stitches, no damage, professional finish 🧵✨

Be honest 👇
When was the last time you changed your needle?

Comment below 👇

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22/03/2026

Another Fabulous Sewing Saturday !
5 hours of sewing indulgence at Norton scout hut. Was so nice to meet up with sewists from past years aswell as new.
Glad you liked your goody bags.
Thank you for your kind words. ! ❤️

22/03/2026

14/03/2026

SEWING SATURDAY.
Looking forward to next Saturdays sewing event SEWING SATURDAY. Just a week to go. !!
10am - 3pm at Norton scout hut Stourbridge.
Dont forget your packed lunch ladies !!