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sew social: friends who sew
Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the second annual gathering of a delightful group of sewing bloggers in London. The previous year, they met in Paris, but this time it was London's turn to play host. It was such an exhilarating experience to connect with so many warm, friendly, and skilled women. Our weekend together flew by, and I can hardly believe it’s already been a month since our unforgettable adventure.
During our visit, we naturally couldn't resist indulging in some fabric shopping. Among all the stores we visited, my absolute favorite was Cloth House. Their collection of textiles was simply breathtaking—Japanese ikats, indigo-dyed fabrics, traditional sashiko pieces, along with an impressive selection of high-quality linens, denims, and other exquisite fabrics. I'm already planning a future trip to London just to explore this treasure trove of textiles again.
Although I usually don't get easily overwhelmed when shopping, Cloth House was something else entirely. It was hard not to be captivated by the sheer variety and quality of fabrics available. Besides Cloth House, we also paid visits to iconic spots like Liberty of London, Shaukat, and many other fabric boutiques. Along the way, we made sure to take a detour to the V&A Museum and spent a morning exploring Borough Market. One evening, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Arabica, located near Borough Market. Oh, and let’s not forget about visiting an English bookstore. Having been away from the U.S. for over eight months, it was a treat to browse through physical books, especially since S has been reading exclusively on her Kindle. I picked up a few paperbacks for her as a little surprise.
I’d like to introduce you to some of the amazing women I met during this trip. Perhaps you might recognize a few names, or perhaps you’ll feel like you’re meeting them for the first time:
- Gioia from Dotta Sews in Italy
- Marta from Do Guincho in Portugal
- An from StraightGrain in Belgium
- Victoria from As It Seams in England
- Olu from Needle and Ted in England
- Laura from Titchy Threads in England
- Annika from Näh Connection in Germany
- Maartje from Huisje Boompje Boefjes in Holland
- Ines from La Folie Sewing Booth in Portugal
- Eva from By Eva Maria in Belgium
- Maria from My Cozy Co in England
- Trine from Groovybaby & Mama in Denmark
- Toya from Made by Toya in England
- Andreia from In a manner of Sewing in Portugal
What a fantastic experience it was to connect with such a vibrant community of creatives! A huge thank-you goes out to all our generous sponsors who provided patterns and fabrics for us to work with. I’m currently stitching away as quickly as possible, eager to bring these beautiful fabrics to life.
This trip was nothing short of inspiring. I left feeling energized and motivated to dive deeper into my sewing projects. There’s something magical about being surrounded by people who share your passion and creativity. I hope to see more events like this in the future—perhaps even organizing one myself someday!
Until then, happy sewing, everyone!