Five Minutes With:

WL: Can you explain what is Sewisfaction?

S: Sewisfaction is an independent sewing and craft studio where we teach classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Our fully equipped studio has 12 Janome sewing machines and everything students need for a whole range of classes; from complete beginners making their first tote bag, to advanced sewists learning how to make jeans or draft their own patterns. You can also join us for things like crochet, macrame and paper cutting, and we run a lot of popular kids classes and clubs.

WL: Did you enjoy sewing when you were younger, and where did your passion for ‘Sewisfaction’ come from?

S: Yes I’ve loved sewing for as long as I can remember! My Nan was a seamstress and I quite literally grew up at a sewing machine. I’ve always enjoyed helping others to learn, so six years ago I decided to turn my passion into my career and Sewisfaction was born. It was actually my best friend who came up with the name, she summed up the satisfied feeling that comes from sewing something yourself!

do you need to have experience?

S: Anyone can book a class and join us. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming space. For us we make sure our teachers are not only knowledgable but are keen to share their skills in a fun, positive way.

WL: Do you feel sewing and dressmaking is making a come-back and is it now all the rage?

S: Yes! I think not only have we seen a rise in its popularity since programs like The Great British Sewing Bee, but people are switching on to the mental health benefits of sewing and crafting. Sewing is like mindfulness, once you’ve started you find your flow state and are completely absorbed.

WL: Why are you based at Holme Grange craft village rather than in a High Street setting?

S: We love being at the craft village with all its personality and being surrounded by other independent businesses. It’s so convenient for our students with ample free parking and a great cafe downstairs.

WL: What do you like best about Holme Grange craft village, and Wokingham?

I love how homely and welcoming the Craft Village feels. It’s got a lot of heart and all us independent businesses support each other. It’s being really close to central Wokingham and yet still feeling like you’re in the countryside.

What is your future ambition for Sewisfaction?

Our plan for the next year is to expand our parties and events and develop our own patterns which we started pre-Covid. And of course we want to continue to deliver brilliant classes and courses to even more people!

For more information, please visit www.sewisfaction.co.uk

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