Community

It’s great to sew, but often you will want
to sew in the company of others.

At GillyMac Designs, there is an uplifting community of fellow sewists who meet regularly in classes and online. Our Facebook and Instagram pages contain the latest projects, tips and sewing ideas. In addition, if you take part in a GillyMac Class, have been to one of her talks or have taken part in an online challenge, then you will be able to join the GillyMac Club on Facebook. This is a closed group where there are regular Sew-a-longs, demonstrations, ideas, and patterns, and even more importantly, you will get to meet and stay in touch with fellow sewing enthusiasts online.

Below are some of the latest pictures from our super active and very friendly GillyMac Sewing Community.

The sewing classes at GillyMac Designs include patchwork, quilting, dressmaking, bag making, and homewares. Similarly, the children and teen classes make amazing items for others and themselves and also enter (and win) national competitions.

Once you have attended class you will be invited to join the uplifting online GillyMac Club where you can learn more from me and take part in any sewalongs and demonstrations.

GillyMac Designs

3 days ago

GillyMac Designs
After buying this new machine in June, I’m finally using it. In between, there has been work, travel, holidays, a fantastic graduation, a daughter moving to London and a new job, the start of a new term and projects to prep and a (very) beautiful grandson to enjoy with my older daughter and family. I wouldn’t change a thing, but it’s lovely to prep for tomorrow’s WI Learning Hub session on my new Amara ST. #gillymac #gillymacdesigns #amara #amarast #quilting #WIlearninghub #gillymaccommunity ...

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GillyMac Designs

6 days ago

GillyMac Designs
Such a satisfying, simple make! 🧵💙 The binding attachment on my Janome 9480 made finishing this jacket even easier.The pattern is the Jakob Jacket by SewingMachina on Etsy. I can be a little sceptical about Etsy patterns with so much AI-generated content, but her patterns have been excellent.The outer fabric is from Merchant & Mills, and the lining was a happy find in my stash! The poppers went on with the help of my trusty Green Machine.I’ll be wearing this as a liner jacket under my raincoat—an extra layer of handmade warmth for chilly, wet days!#gillymac #gillymacdesigns #jakobjacket #sewingmachina #MerchantAndMills #janome #janomemakes #janome9480qcp ...

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GillyMac Designs

7 days ago

GillyMac Designs
Next week, I’m heading to Shirley Quilters in Croydon to give a talk about sewing machine features we might not even know exist!This sample combines deadstock denim with variable zigzag stitching—a fabulous way to add texture and depth to stitched landscapes.Over the past few years, I’ve been creating landscape pictures and refining my technique with each project. There’s always something new to discover and experiment with!Does your machine have a variable zigzag feature, and have you tried it? #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #textilelandscapes #variablezigzag #glidethread #janomeuk #janomemakes ...

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GillyMac Designs

1 week ago

GillyMac Designs
For the past few weeks, I've been working with the WI Learning Hub team to create this cushion. This small project is based on our Summer English Paper Piecing Challenge. Next up will be the larger quilt, which we will be quilting next week! Watch this space#gillymacl#gillymacdesignss#wilearninghubn#EPP #christmasprojecto#janomea#janomeuko#janomemakesmakes ...

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GillyMac Designs

2 weeks ago

GillyMac Designs
Some of you already know that I’m now a Grandma — and it’s all very exciting! 💛Last weekend, I chatted with a group of quilters about the joy of making things for others. Making brings me so much pleasure, and knowing someone loves it makes it even sweeter. My daughter and grandson both loved the little outfits I made for him, so that’s happiness squared! 🧵✨I made these using my Janome overlocker and CoverPro 3000 with a binding attachment. I absolutely love my CoverPro — and the attachment made adding binding to these tiny garments a breeze.I added the poppers afterwards using my Green Machine — another fabulous investment!Little outfits, lots of love, and one very happy Grandma. 💛Pattern: Babygrow by Two Stitches Patterns#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #babygrow #twostitchespatterns #janomeuk #janome #janomemakes #thetrimmingshop #greenmachine ...

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