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.

3 weeks ago

Superb work for all the Junior Sewing Bee. With one eye on the ⚽️, everybody finished their beach bags. We used my eyelet press with 25mm eyelets and 20mm rope and hey presto - beautiful bags ! Well done everybody !#gillymac #gillymacdesigns #beachbags #summerready #janomeuk ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Superb work for all the Junior Sewing Bee. With one eye on the ⚽️, everybody finished their beach bags. We used my eyelet press with 25mm eyelets and 20mm rope and hey presto - beautiful bags ! Well done everybody !#gillymac #gillymacdesigns #beachbags #summerready #janomeuk ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Lovely day out at the Selvedge Quilt Jamboree at the Museum of the Home with two great pals. Lots of inspiring speakers I wouldn’t have come into contact with. It felt like a refresh and reset of my ideas for my own work. Big shout out to the House of Quinn and the American Museum & Gardens who were both fabulous and great to talk to afterwards. Suzanne Jones Maureen Ballard #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #inspiration #creativereset ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Never too hot for Coffee & Walnut Cake. Though yesterday we did keep it in the fridge. Recipe - Jane Dunn Coffee & Walnut Loaf Cake#gillymac #gillymacdesigns #cake #cakeandfriends #cakeandsewing ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

✨ Another Incredible Finish ✨On Tuesday, Ivy completed her half-zip sweatshirt — and what an achievement it is! From mastering tricky construction techniques to creating a beautifully professional finish, she has worked so hard on every detail of this garment.This was far from a beginner project, and the confidence, patience, and skill Ivy has shown throughout have been truly impressive. Seeing her so proud of what she created — and excited to wear it this weekend — is exactly what makes these teen sewing classes so special.There is nothing better than watching young makers realise just how capable and talented they are. ✂️🧵✨The fabric is from @minervadotcom and the pattern is the Dale Sweatshirt and Expansion Pack by @daisychainpatterns #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #TalentedTeen #memademay #memadewardrobe #TeenProject #janomeuk #Janome #janomemakesuk #janomemakes ... See MoreSee Less
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