Norton Sewing Group

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 !!

12/03/2026

Today I’ll be doing a short tutorial in class.. all about sleeve adaptions.

11/03/2026

So many people tell me they’d love to sew but they “don’t think they’re good enough.”

The truth is… no one starts out confident. Confidence comes from sewing, not before it.

Every stitch you sew teaches you something. Every project builds a new skill. Along the way you learn little tricks, techniques, and shortcuts that suddenly make things feel possible. And before you realise it, something that once felt impossible becomes second nature.

The creative process is such an important part of the journey. It’s where you experiment, solve problems, and discover your own way of doing things. There isn’t just one “right” way to achieve a result — there are many paths, and part of the joy is finding the one that works for you.

I’ve seen so many of my students start with uncertainty and grow into confident sewists creating the most incredible outfits. The transformation is amazing to watch.

If you’re thinking about sewing, or returning to it, remember this:
you don’t need confidence to begin — sewing is what builds it.

Take the first stitch, enjoy the process, and allow yourself to learn along the way. And if you need guidance, I’m always here to help you find the path that works for you. 🧵

19/02/2026

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