The Weekend Sewing Club

Do you want more time to sew?

Imagine having specific time allocated to enjoy your hobby every month, knowing exactly want you’re going to sew and being totally prepared so you can look forward to loosing yourself in a regular luxurious sewing session… Bliss!

Give yourself the gift of uninterrupted sewing time with Weekend Sewing Club!

Did you enjoy the Mix It Up Tee challenge?

The challenge is now closed and the taster portal will be closing soon too, but all the resources will be available in the Full Weekend Sewing Club Membership Site.

Hi I’m MHW designer Sarah Laws …

“I created this membership for everyone like me, who doesn’t find time to sew regularly! I know it sounds mad but I really struggle to fit in personal sewing around my professional projects and business tasks!

But I how good I feel when I sew - sewing and wearing my makes gives me such a thrill. I realised I wanted a regular prompt to sew a simple wardrobe-staple and get a guaranteed sew-jo boost every month and I thought you might too!

I’ll take all the guesswork out of sewing with easy to follow, simple patterns that you can sew in just a few hours. And the designs are all wardrobe updates that you’ll wonder how you lived without!

But the real joy is giving yourself the golden excuse to steal a little you-time at the sewing machine, sipping a cup of tea (or a glass of wine, no judgment!) and doing what you love, creating something you’ll love, with your own two hands.

Start the week with a spring in your step, a new garment in your wardrobe, feeling that you’ve already accomplished something magic!"

What’s included in the Weekend Sewing Club Membership?

  • Choice of PDF patterns with a featured Pattern of the Month

  • About the pattern: fit advice, inspiration behind the style, styling ideas

  • Get ready prompts:

    • Check lists of equipment, materials and suppliers with exclusive member offers and discounts

    • Pattern prep and fitting amends advice

    • Customisation and hack ideas

  • Fabric suggestions: top tips for joyful sewing of specific materials - with advice from the fabric experts at Minerva

  • Full Step by step instructions with photos and sewing tutorial videos

  • Live Sewalong each month: "The Saturday Sewing Session"

  • Supportive sewing community: share the excitement and anticipation in the run up to your sewing session

  • We’ve secured some fantastic Member perks and discounts from our preferred sewing suppliers and I can’t wait to share them with you in the Weekend Sewing Club membership!

  • New Patterns, tips and tutorials, discounts and offers and so much more added every month!

  • Find your people in the Weekend Sewing Club community group and get together for a luxurious 2 hour sewing session once a month.

Your feedback from the challenge…

Exclusive Pattern of the month

Each month features a unique PDF pattern. We started with our free Mix It Up Tee pattern in the challenge, and each subsequent month will bring a new design. Month one is the First Rays Sundress, perfect for summertime fun!

Members Only Discounts

We’ve secured some fantastic Member perks and discounts from our favourite sewing suppliers and I can’t wait to share them with you in the Weekend Sewing Club membership! more will be added as we secure new partnerships.

Interactive community group

Let’s keep the excitement of the Mix It Up Tee challenge group going! Find your people in the Weekend Sewing Club community group and get together for a luxurious 2-hour sewing session once a month.

FAQs

  • The Weekend Sewing Club is a vibrant membership-based sewing community that provides monthly PDF patterns for quick-sew modern wardrobe staples, comprehensive support to help you with sizing, fitting, choosing fabrics and materials, using the patterns and sewing the garment through our online members portal, live Saturday Sewing Sessions, access to our exclusive community Facebook group, regular pattern insight emails with project galleries, and occasional extras like pattern add-ons, specialised tutorials and in-person meetups.

  • You can cancel your membership at any time before 15th of the month before the next months subscription. You can request cancellation by emailing direct to hello@Myhandmadewardrobepatterns.com

  • Your Membership starts on the first day you subscribe. Payment will be taken on the same day each month.

  • Our patterns are designed for sewists of various skill levels who want to create modern wardrobe staples. Each pattern is designed to be sewn in under three hours, making them perfect for weekend sewing projects. If you are a beginner expect the projects to take you a little longer.

  • Yes! Each month features a unique PDF pattern. We started with our free Mix It Up Tee pattern in the challenge, and each subsequent month will bring a new design. Month one is the First Rays Sundress, perfect for summertime fun!

  • Yes, you will have full access to the archive to use any time. Each pattern will be accessible in a separate section with a general section for all your fitting, fabrics and sewing advice. However, as more content is added the price will increase for new members, so join now and secure the current lower price for the lifetime of your membership!

  • All patterns fit Bust: 82cm-138cm, Waist: 66cm-120cm, Hips: 90cm-140cm. Measurements are provided in CMs.

  • Our patterns feature modern wardrobe staples that can be completed in under three hours – perfect for that weekend sewing fix! Each pattern comes with creative hack ideas so you can "make it your way" and customise the design to suit your style.

  • You will access the Membership portal through the My Handmade Wardrobe Patterns website. IF you have already set up an account, you need to click on the link at the bottom of the sign up box to access your account. When the membership opens on 1st July 2025 you'll receive a photo guide and a video via email to help you access all portal resources.

  • The portal provides detailed fit advice and pattern alteration advice to help you achieve the best fit for your body shape and preferences.

  • Yes! You'll have access to step-by-step photo instructions and technique videos to guide you through each project. You will also be able to access the Live sew-along after the event in the portal.

  • These comprehensive guides help you prepare for each project, covering everything from fabric preparation to organising your workspace and gathering necessary tools.

  • Live sessions are held on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm UK time. All date will be available in the portal.

  • Our interactive Saturday Sewing Sessions are live sew-along events where you can sew as part of our supportive online community. It's a chance to work on your project together, ask questions in real-time, and connect with fellow sewists.

  • All live sessions are recorded and will be available later in the portal.

  • We will be focussing on making the Pattern of the month, however if you want to work on a different project you are very welcome to.

  • You'll receive an invitation to join our dedicated Facebook community group once your membership is confirmed.

  • Absolutely! Our community group is perfect for getting support, you can also email Sarah at any time and you can also ask questions during our live Saturday sessions.

  • Yes! We encourage members to share their creations in our community group for inspiration and celebration. Selected makes will then be featured in the member gallery too!

  • Members receive exclusive discounts from our curated list of fabric and notions suppliers. Perks will include discounts of between 10-20%, free gifts and in-person events and meet-ups. Details are available in the member portal.

  • Discount codes and links are provided in your member portal, updated regularly as new partnerships develop.

  • All patterns are provided as downloadable PDF files as US Letter/A4 print at home tiled files and A0 copy shop files.

  • No special software is required. All resources are accessible through your web browser, and PDFs can be viewed with any standard PDF reader.

  • Contact hello@myhandmadewardroebpatterns.com for all tech help. I will endeavour to answer all queries within 24 hours.

  • Yes! Our PDF patterns are formatted for easy printing both at home and at professional printing services.

  • If you have some experience of using a sewing machine to sew simple items, this is a great next step to get you started on sewing garments. The portal includes lots of helpful tips and advice for new sewists.

  • Preparation can be completed over the first 2-3 weeks of the month in bite-sized chunks. You’ll receive email prompts to keep you on track. The sewing part should take around 2-3 for a sewist with some experience, it may take a little longer if you are less experienced.

  • Yes! Our portal includes pattern hack ideas, and our community is great for sharing modification tips and inspiration.

Email me any of your questions to hello@myhandmadewardrobepatterns.com