Sewing Escapes Retreat

Sewing Escapes Retreat - Two full days of sewing with lots of support, chat and fun, at the gorgeous 4* Mount Pleasant Hotel.

Join Gill and Vicki for a Sewing Escapes Retreat on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October 2027.

Are you ready for two days filled with creativity, fun, and sewing? Then come and escape with us.

Immerse yourself in a lovely setting with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where you will have two full days of sewing, and have lots of chat and laughs along the way.

Your hosts Gill Thomas and Vicki Reid will be there with you, to help guide you and share their hints and tips to help you with your chosen projects.

But it's not all about sewing! The retreat includes drinks, lunch, private dining for our evening meal and your our own private room.

So, grab your sewing kit, pack your projects and your fabrics, and get ready for an unforgettable retreat with Sewing Escapes.

This retreat has limited places, don't miss out on this opportunity to escape and indulge in your passion for sewing. Reserve your spot today with a deposit of £195. We can't wait to see you there!

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive for 9.30am and get settled in to sew. Sewing all morning then break for lunch. After lunch we will head back to the sewing room for our afternoon session.

We'll meet for a three course evening meal in our own private dining room.

Day 2: After breakfast on day two we will head back to the sewing room for some more sewing, we'll break for lunch and this will be followed by our final sewing session, departing at 4.00pm.

We will run a number of demo sessions throughout the retreat, these will be tailored to the attendees chosen projects/requests.

What you need to bring:

Your sewing project(s), including any patterns, fabric etc

Sewing kit

Sewing Machine and power leads

We will have a small number of overlockers and a cover stitch machine will be available for you to use. If you can't bring your own sewing machine we have a small number of machines available to hire, you can hire one for a small charge of £30 for the two days.

Once you’ve paid your deposit you will receive a welcome email that lets you know what happens next, and when. You will be invited to a video meeting in advance of the weekend, so we can all meet virtually and chat about what you are planning to sew.

About Gill and Vicki:

Gill works as a sewing tutor and also helps a number of non-profit crafting projects. She is a self-taught sewist with a wide range of sewing experience, from three piece suits, to formal evening wear, to coats. Her favourite thing to sew for herself is trousers, having struggled for years to find ready to wear ones that fit her shape. She is disabled with an upper limb difference and has experience in the many ways sewing can be made more accessible, she also has heaps of tips and tricks in adaptive clothing (making and changing garments to make them easier to wear). Gill was also on The Great British Sewing Bee in 2022. You can find her on instagram @TheOneArmedSewist

Vicki has taught herself to sew over the last 10 years gaining experience with a wide range of different types of garments, as well as some quilting over recent years. She found her love of sewing through being able to sew for her children, but also as it has helped her find a love for her own body. She feels liberated by her ability to sew as she no longer feels restricted by ill fitting ready to wear garments that don’t represent her style, and feels passionate about spreading the importance of that to others. Vicki’s favourite things to make are shirts and quilted garments as she loves all the intricate details. Vicki works as a police dispatcher and in her spare time designs fabric and haberdashery. Vicki was also the Semi-finalist on the Great British Sewing Bee 2023. You can find Vicki on instagram @whatvickimade