Have you always wanted to learn to sew but never known where to begin? Perhaps you've recently bought a sewing machine that's still sitting in its box, or maybe you've always admired handmade clothes and home accessories and thought, "I'd love to be able to make that myself." If that sounds familiar, the Learn to Sew in Four Weeks course that I run at The White Rose Sewing & Craft Centre is the perfect place to start. Designed especially for complete beginners, this friendly

Employee wellbeing has never been more important. As businesses across Yorkshire continue to prioritise mental health, employee engagement and workplace culture, many are looking beyond traditional wellbeing initiatives to find activities that genuinely help their teams reconnect, recharge and feel valued. If you're searching for corporate wellbeing activities in Yorkshire, a creative workshop could be exactly what your team needs. Why Employee Wellbeing Matters A healthy, ha

Lengthening a dressmaking pattern piece is an easy way to improve the fit of your handmade clothes. Here’s how…. Firstly decide how much you need to lengthen your pattern by Find the lengthen / shorten line on your pattern which is usually a double line If your pattern doesn’t have one, you can create your own by drawing a line which is perpendicular to the grainline in an area which doesn’t have any other style lines like darts or pleats Cut across the lengthen / shorten li