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.

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3 weeks ago

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✨ 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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3 weeks ago

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✨ Ice Dyeing and Thermofax Printing ✨It’s been a few years since I last worked on a piece using a thermofax screen, but for this project it felt absolutely perfect. The screen was created from Ella’s handwritten words, which adds such a beautiful layer of personality and meaning to the work. I love how thermofax printing can capture those fine, expressive details so effectively.Ice dyeing also creates the most wonderful surface to print onto — the organic movement of colour and texture makes every piece completely unique and gives the printed layers real depth.As this is Ella's competition piece, so I can’t share the full project just yet, but I’ll post little snippets along the way.Have you tried screen printing or thermofax printing before? I have my screens made by @handprinteduk, and I also buy all my textile screen-printing paints from them. Their products and service are consistently excellent.#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #themofax #creativeteens #sewingwithteens #creativeideas ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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✨ Latest WI project ✨This month’s project has been a blend of hand and machine sewing — a reminder that progress doesn’t always come from speed. The slower rhythm of hand stitching has been a welcome balance to what has been an incredibly full and fast-paced May.What I’ve been reminded of this month is that busy seasons are often the most rewarding when they are grounded in purpose, creativity and connection. Every weekend away has brought fresh inspiration: new friendships formed, old ones strengthened, and countless conversations about quilts, patchwork and sewing that have sparked even more ideas for the months ahead.There’s something powerful about making time to create, even in the busiest periods. Piece by piece, stitch by stitch, good things come together.May has turned out to be a truly brilliant month. ✨#gillymacdesigns #gillymac #wilearninghub #sewcreative #janomeuk #creativity ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Last weekend I was supporting @janomeuk and Sew Creative at the Quilts UK Malvern Show. As normal, there was lots of interest, demos and sales of the Janome products. It's great to be in the position to ask customers what they enjoy sewing, and what they might want to sew in the future, and help them narrow down the best machine. Thanks to Marie and Mike for making me feel so welcome and to all the people who came and said hello or waved at me as they wandered pas#gillymacdesignss#gillymacl#janomea#janomeuko#janomemakesm#janomemakesukkesuk ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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Here is my sample piece sewn using my interpretation of Kawandi Quilting. It was built from the outside in, directly hand quilting the fabric pieces (scraps) onto wadding and backing. My small project incorporates some dressmaking fabrics as well as quilting cottons. This use of several fabric types, and the dense hand quilting, provides a wonderfully textured piece. I’m going to turn this into a table mat for the plates of cakes to sit on. It’s great to stretch my brain and try new ideas. #gillymacdesigns #gillymac #handquilting #kawandi #kawandistyle #trysomethingnew ... See MoreSee Less

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