sew creative
Altrincham
Hi I’m Kate, I set up Sew Creative in 2016, however a lot of my customers are
often surprised to hear that I haven’t always loved sewing - in fact I even paid
one of my friends to sew my Year 7 Textiles project for me, then ditched the
subject as soon as I was allowed in the following year! I eventually learnt to
sew when I made the decision to study Fashion Design in Manchester. After my
degree I worked in the fashion industry in both London and New York, before
heading back up North to train to be a Textiles teacher and settle in
Altrincham. Whilst teaching, I started to advertise sewing classes - it was
originally just a way to earn a little extra money. I started on a table in
Hobbycraft with a couple of old machines and some bits and pieces from my
personal fabric stash. I sat there for several weeks, with no customers or
interest, and was about to give up when Sue (now a member of staff!), my first
ever customer, approached me asking if I’d teach her how to make her own
patterns - and Sew Creative was born! Alex MANAGER Alex joined the Sew Creative
team having left teaching in February 2020, just two weeks before the first
National Lockdown! When she was a teacher, she taught social science, so sewing
was a bit of a change! Alex sews most of her own clothes and can usually be
found wearing at least one me-made item in store during the week. Alex teaches
our adult classes as well as our teenagers. She is also the shop’s manager, so
if you need anything, she is always happy to help! You can find her on Instagram
@sewalexfaye "My favourite thing about being able to sew is making things that
fit me properly. I'm almost 6ft tall so finding ready to wear trousers and
dresses the right length has always been a challenge.Now I just make them to fit
my body rather than the other way around!" Dawn TUTOR Dawn has been with us at
Sew Creative for two years now and has become the heart and soul of the shop.
Dawn is our resident neat-freak so she keeps us all nice and ship-shape. Dawn
has been sewing for years and regularly makes herself gorgeous dresses and
coats. Dawn can be found teaching our adults on a Tuesday and our Saturday
classes. She is warm of heart and always up for a good natter! Jayne TUTOR Jayne
joined Sew Creative in September 2020, in the midst of a Global Pandemic has has
taken the rollercoaster ride like a true pro. Jayne’s career has been in
lingerie design and she has worked with some of the biggest names in the biz!
Jayne sews her won clothes, and loves making tailored trousers, she is always
the picture of sophistication! Jayne works most weekdays and every other
Saturday, teaching our kids and adult classes. She also teaches our Monday night
adult lesson! George CHIEF EXECUTIVE George is the newest and most adorable
member of the Sew Creative team. He’s not old enough to sew yet, but can often
be found in the shop sporting a mum-made outfit. You’ll also find his full
modelling portfolio on Instagram, where you are guaranteed a regular dose of
cuteness. He keeps Eric and Dotty very busy and despite being so small, is
always the centre of attention! We’re all convinced he’ll be the next Patrick
Grant! Eric HEAD OF SECURITY Hi, I’m Eric. I can often be found guarding the
front door at Sew Creative. While I might look big, tough and scary, I am
actually quite a lovely chap. I love treats, cuddles, any food that you might be
eating, and more cuddles. Please feel free to pick me up and cuddle me, instead
of doing any sewing. I look forward to meeting you soon. Thank you. Dotty THE
DUCHESS Hi, I’m Dotty. I am pretty shy, but if you’re quiet and gentle I will
come for some cuddles. I can often be found sleeping in my basket, or following
my Mum around - just to make sure that she’s still there! Volunteers and Party
Facilitators In addition to our part and full time members of staff, Sew
Creative also has a team of amazing volunteers who help us out every week. Lisa,
Sue , Catherine and Liz can be found lending a helping hand in our kids and
adults classes, alongside some of our teen sewers who give up their precious
weekends to work with us! If you book a party with us, you will almost certainly
meet our lovely party facilitators. Evie and Daisy have been sewing with us for
years and as they have grown up, have proven themselves to be very capable
seamstresses. Both ladies are excellent with kids and adults alike!
