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.

5 hours ago

Thanks to Rekha for donating Saris to the class. So many lovely things have been made. Yesterday Lorraine was adding beads to her new jacket.#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #repurpose #sari #sharing #janome #janomemakes ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Apologies for my absence … we’ve been taking some R&R to get through the winter 😺😊#gillymacdesigns #gillymac ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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2 months ago

I’m obsessed with this old H&M shirt! It cost less than £20 when I bought it 3-4 years ago, and I’ve never seen another like it. I’ve worn it to death, but instead of letting it go, I’m making a pattern from it to create a replica.The best part? No need to unpick the original—it’s still wearable! Once the pattern is done, I’ll be making a few more versions with some fab fabric I’ve been hoarding 🙈. Total win-win!If you want to learn how to replicate your favourite clothes, check out my Love It, Make It classes—new sessions start in February!#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #loveitmakeit #memade #garmentmaking #dressmaking #janome #janomeuk #janomemakes ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Happy Monday! Let's get started with my top 10 essential tools. While this blog is ideal for a beginner, you don't need to be a beginner to refresh your tools. Let's face it, we all love buying sewing stuff.You can find all the details and links in the latest blog on my website. www.gillymacdesigns.com/2025/01/gillymac-essenti…r-sewing-journey/ ‎#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #sewingforbeginners #beginnerssewing #learningtosew #janome #janomeuk #janomemakes ... See MoreSee Less
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