The Sewing Institute

Home
United Kingdom
Lytham St Annes
The Sewing Institute

Sewing, craft, crochet & pottery painting classes Fabric & haberdashery . Dress making, sewing & crochet workshops . social sewing afternoons
(267)

05/09/2026

Happy Birthday to a special girl.
Thanks for sharing your day with us.
We had a brilliant time creating and your friends will have them to treasure along with memories from today.

04/09/2026

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY…

Good Morning, this week rather than ending a long Thursday with frantic email drafting, post scheduling & internet scouring, i’m treating myself to a brew in bed and a more relaxed start to the day (to end a funny week of the transition back to school/routine/reality)!

This week's patterns are blouses, I'm also re-sharing a gem from our first ever free pattern Friday- the Hansie top. I’m not getting lazy, I promise but I feel like it was a little overlooked and since then I've seen a few of our customers sporting it & singing its praises! It's simple but effective and I think it's always good to have a ‘quick sew’ project to have in your repertoire! I also think it's a perfect base to ‘jazz up’ so I'm sharing a couple of collar ‘add ons’ and although they're designed with other blouses in mine or to be worn as detachable ones you could trap either of these in between your main fabric & facing pieces of the Hansie and give it a whole new look.

These patterns all have pretty simple silhouettes, a range of necklines, hemlines, sleeves and the Tilda blouse has some beautiful tucks for extra challenge!

My aim with this feature is to share with you new companies/designers, stress free pattern printing 😉and some fresh inspiration each week!
It's a great way to find a new favourite pattern company and to invest in their paid for patterns once you've enjoyed their freebie(s) and you like their style!

So this Friday's top 5 patterns are:
1. Tilda Blouse https://maison-fauve.co.uk/products/tilda-blouse-free-pdf-sewing-pattern
2. Onil blouse https://www.paulinealicepatterns.com/en/sewing-patterns/276-1050-onil-blouse.html #/26-format-pdf_download
3. The Drop Sleeve Top https://www.theavidseamstress.co.uk/products/the-drop-sleeve-top
4. Hansie Top https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/hansie-easy-woven-t-shirt
5. 6. Detachable collar https://tillyandthebuttons.com/collections/free-sewing-patterns/products/oversized-detachable-collar
Luna collar extensions https://iampatterns.fr/en/product/free-sewing-pattern-extension-luna-shirt-collars/

Most of these are free when you join their mailing lists- go join & get sewing inspo straight into your inboxes!

A0 pattern printing is in full swing up to 5 days a week- order online from your phone, tablet or computer and choose to click & collect from store or royal mail tracked 48/24, we are also able to print on demand during social sewing sessions- whether your attending the class or just want to pop by and print- it can be as easy as a quick airdrop if your an apple user 😀

Save this post for later & don't forget to tag your sewing besties!
xx

30/08/2026

It’s been 6 weeks since we launched our A0 pattern printing service…it’s absolutely flown by and we love the newest member of The Sewing Institute team 🫶🏻 who we introduced for our incredibly low key 11th birthday!

We have printed 100’s of sheets, got to know dozens of design companies, we’ve received most of the via our website (have you given uploading a try yet?), email, airdrop 🍏 and we’ve even done the techy bit for those of you who hate computers 🤭

She’s been printing seamlessly in the background and enjoying free pattern Fridays the most but I thought if was about time I give our Canon lass a little shout out and ask if you’ve got any questions too????

A0 sheets are £1.75 per page b&w or colour, there’s multiple upload options from your phone, tablet or computer and our turnaround time is pretty speedy for tracked 48 or 24 Royal Mail postage! If your local to the studio we can print for you within minutes (just enough time to browse the fabric room 🤭)

29/08/2026

SALE No live on the website- 50% OFF buttons, pompom trim, cut pieces & craft cottons and 25% OFF selected dress patterns and dressmaking fabrics!

No discount code needed, discount should automatically deduct at checkout!

Orders will be cut and packed Monday & posted on Tuesday!

We also have all of our new A/W lines starting to appear on the website too 🤭 (sorry not sorry) for the temptation!

Happy shopping 🛍️

https://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/collections/sale

28/08/2026

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY…

Hey there, how has Friday come around again? This week I'm back to introducing you to 5 new patterns and this week's selection are all dresses because this weather is so hard to dress for ATM! At least witty dresses you can style them with trainers & a light jacket in the morning, whip the jacket off when the sun spontaneously comes out to boil you & then when the wind picks up from nowhere you can throw the jacket back on and wrap a scarf around your neck when your suddenly shivering- tell me its not just me that keeps getting how to dress wrong?

These patterns all have pretty simple silhouettes, a range of necklines, hemlines, sleeves, pocket options and Meave even has an adults, childrens & tweens version too…i feel the inspiration for a future week coming on there (watch this space)

My aim with this feature is to share with you new companies/designers, stress free pattern printing 😉and some fresh inspiration each week!

It's a great way to find a new favourite pattern company and to invest in their paid for patterns once you've enjoyed their freebie(s) and you like their style!

So this Friday's top 5 patterns are:
1. Mave by https://violettefieldthreads.com/collections/free-maeve-patterns/products/free-maeve-misses-dress
2. Milana by https://vikisews.com/vykrojki/dresses/milana-dress/
3. Romy by https://evelynepatterns.com/en/pages/patron-de-couture-gratuit-le-top-la-robe-romy
4. Orla by https://www.frenchnavypatterns.com/product-page/the-orla-dress-free-pdf-sewing-pattern
5. Solsikke by https://beklaedt.com/products/solsikke-dress

Most of these are free when you join their mailing lists- go join & get sewing inspo straight into your inboxes!

A0 pattern printing is in full swing up to 5 days a week, we are also able to print on demand during social sewing sessions and TOMORROW we are having an open studio for you to come and get help printing along with our end of season sale- Saturday 29th August 11am-2pm! Bring along your device (phone/tablet/laptop), get hooked up on the WIFI and we’ll help you find, download & send digital files ready to print! Enjoy a coffee & some (not home baked) goodies (I promise you’ll be relieved I'm not baking) and get your head around how patterns are transitioning! There will be 25% OFF lots of our summer fabrics from linen blends, anglaise & viscose to cotton jerseys!

Save this post for later & don't forget to tag your sewing besties!
xx

27/08/2026

SALE

A sneak peak at what to expect at Saturdays sale…

25% OFF lots of summer dressmaking fabrics, printed craft cottons, cotton jersey, pompom trim 50p per metre and buttons 75p per pack of 10

11-2pm Saturday 29th August

Join us in the studio for our end of season sale…there will be lots of light weight woven fabrics, summer jerseys, pompom trim, buttons & a selection of TATB patterns all with 25% OFF!

The studio will also be open for pattern printing, the coffee machine will be fired up and we encourage you to join the WIFI and get to grips with downloading, ordering & printing patterns with us! Lingering, chatting, swapping pattern inspo will be encouraged 🥰

Ralph will be big on cuddles 🤭 🐾

Once we close the doors I’ll be updating the website and the SALE section on the website will be full of what’s left!

Who’s coming???? Who’s going to be waiting patiently for things to go online 💻

(Bringing cash will be helpful to keep wait times down but not essential)

25/08/2026

**SALE**

11-2pm Saturday 29th August

Join us in the studio for our end of season sale…there will be lots of light weight woven fabrics, summer jerseys, pompom trim, buttons & a selection of TATB patterns all with 25% OFF!

The studio will also be open for pattern printing, the coffee machine will be fired up and we encourage you to join the WIFI and get to grips with downloading, ordering & printing patterns with us! Lingering, chatting, swapping pattern inspo will be encouraged 🥰

Ralph will be big on cuddles 🤭 🐾

Once we close the doors I’ll be updating the website and the SALE section on the website will be full of what’s left!

Who’s coming???? Who’s going to be waiting patiently for things to go online 💻

(Bringing cash will be helpful to keep wait times down but not essential)

24/08/2026

Well done today champs- our wall storage was the trickiest class of the summer- lots and lots of sewing, pivoting, practicing curves & precision topstitching! There was a lot to tackle in 2 hours and I think both little creatives and the big helpers were worn out afterwards 🤭

But all the effort and concentration was definitely worth it 🥰I’ve got a feeling our adults might like to make these too 🤭

So what would you fill yours with? stationary, hair accessories, sewing supplies? Toys/fidgets/squishes? Or something else? 🤔

21/08/2026

FREE PATTERN FRIDAY…

Hey, I'm back for my favourite installment of the week- and it turns out (thanks to several bits of feedback today) that it's also become a highlight of your week too!! This week it's a little bit different as I started to worry that I was overwhelming you with patterns?! I love having choice & I know not every pattern appeals to everyone so ive shared 30 patterns in little over a month but sometimes it's hard to know where to start when there's not much time and patterns flying at you thick & fast! SO with that said ive picked our favourite 5 that together i think will make a great mix & match capsule wardrobe!

These patterns are all great projects for those of you starting your dressmaking journey or if you just love a quick sewing project, id rate them all as easy patterns but with techniques to develop your skills; optional pockets, scallop detail, all in one facings & fully lining a bag! And incidentally they're all blumin awesome!

My aim with this feature is to share with you new companies/designers, stress free pattern printing 😉and some fresh inspiration each week!
It's a great way to find a new favourite pattern company and to invest in their paid for patterns once you've enjoyed their freebie(s) and you like their style!

So this Friday's top 5 patterns are:
1. Penny shift dress by https://tessjean.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/penny-shift-dress-sewing-pattern

2. Connie Skirt by https://swimstyle.com.au/pages/sign-up

3. Etty Camisole by https://tammyhandmade.com/products/etty-camisole-pdf-sewing-pattern

4. All day culottes by https://matchymatchysewingclub.com/products/all-day-culottes-pdf-sewing-pattern-free

5. Sorrel Tote Bag by https://www.seamwork.com/pdf-sewing-patterns/sorrel-shaped-tote-bag

Most of these are free when you join their mailing lists- go join & get sewing inspo straight into your inboxes!

A0 pattern printing is in full swing up to 5 days a week, we are also able to print on demand during social sewing sessions and next Saturday we are having an open studio for you to come and get help printing along with our end of season sale- Saturday 29th August 11am-2pm! Bring along your device (phone/tablet/laptop), get hooked up on the WIFI and we’ll help you find, download & send digital files ready to print! Enjoy a coffee & some (not home baked) goodies (I promise you’ll be relieved I'm not baking) and get your head around how patterns are transitioning! There will be 25% OFF lots of our summer fabrics from linen blends, anglaise & viscose to cotton jerseys!

Save this post for later & don't forget to tag your sewing besties!
xx

20/08/2026

Sorry it’s raining today 🌧️ it’s because we made the CUTEST shorts yesterday 🤭

Our tweens tackled their first ever dress pattern 🫶🏻taking body measurements, cutting a paper pattern to size, laying & cutting out pattern pieces, sewing outside, inside leg & crotch seams, making elastic casing, threading elastic, hems & stitching in the ditch to prevent the elastic twisting!

Lots more fabric bundles went home yesterday after to make more pairs 🙌🏻

Don’t they look amazing!!!!

Address

Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road
Lytham St Annes
FY84HB

Telephone

+447563093695

Website

http://www.thesewinginstitute.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Sewing Institute posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Sewing Institute:

Want your business to be the top-listed Clothing Store in Lytham St Annes?