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EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Visit our Shop

Our cosy sewing shop in Chapel‑en‑le‑Frith is a welcoming, hands‑on space filled with beautiful fabrics, quality tools, and friendly advice from a professional dressmaker. Whether you’re choosing your very first project or hunting for the perfect finishing touch, we’re here to help you find exactly what you need.

Pop in, browse, feel the fabrics, match your colours, and enjoy a calm, creative space designed for sewists of all levels.

OPEN MONDAY to SATURDAY from 10:30am to 5:00pm

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Dressmaking Fabrics

We offer a varied range of specially priced fabrics in a mix of types, weights, widths, colours and patterns.

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Interfacings

G700, H180, S320, plus a selection of woven and non‑woven interfacings for structure and support.

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Threads

We have a range of Gutermann threads as well as a selection of embroidery threads.

Sewing Tools & Accessories

Needles

We stock Schmetz machine needles in Universal, Microtex, Stretch, Jersey, Denim, Embroidery and Topstitch, along with John James hand‑sewing needles and a selection of budget‑friendly options — everything you need for both machine and hand stitching.

Sewing Machines

Zips & Fastenings

Invisible zips, standard dress zips, metal zips, elastic, poppers, hooks & bars, bias binding — plus a beautifully broad range of buttons in a variety of colours, sizes and styles.

Trims & Fasteners
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Trims

A lovely selection of trims including satin piping, plain piping, bias binding, and delicate Broderie Anglaise trims — perfect for adding detail to garments, home décor and children’s wear.

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Tools & Notions

Scissors, rotary cutters, chalk, clips, rulers, unpickers, tape measures, pins, marking tools, bobbins, machine needles and more.

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Little Gifts for Sewists

A sweet selection of sewing‑themed treats — including sewing boxes, pretty notions, handy tools, and thoughtful little gifts for the sewist in your life.

Sewing threads and sewing machines

& lots more!

Come pop into the shop to browse.
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Our shop is a calm, creative space where you can slow down, explore beautiful materials, and get the kind of help you simply can’t find online.

 

It’s a place to feel inspired, ask questions, and enjoy the experience of choosing your next project.

  • Feel fabrics before you buy

  • Match colours perfectly

  • Get friendly, expert advice from a dressmaker

  • Discover new fabrics, trims and tools

  • Support a local independent sewing school

  • Enjoy a peaceful, welcoming environment designed for sewists

  • Get beginner‑friendly guidance — we’ll help you choose the right fabric, thread, needles and tools for your project, with clear, friendly advice and no jargon.

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How to find us

How to find us

The Old Goods Yard, Off Midland Rd, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 9RE

Directions

From Whaley Bridge: On entering Chapel, as soon as you see a railway bridge crossing the road, turn left just before the bridge.

From the A6 Bypass: Once past Morrisons, follow the main street through Chapel, as soon as you see a railway bridge crossing the road, turn right immediately after the bridge.

Once at the end of Midland Road, go straight over the crossroads and follow the signs.

Please use Midland Rd in Maps and not the postcode.

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Hire a Sewing Machine by the Hour

RENT TO SEW

Looking for a relaxing space to sew? Lacking room for cutting out your project? Or perhaps you're ready to stitch but don't have a machine handy? We have the perfect spot for you!

Check out our rental options where you can come and use our machines & equipment. (Tuition/help not included).

If you need some help and guidance with your project, take a look at our
Help to Sew workshops

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