January workshops 2025 – Book Now!

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Did you get a voucher for Christmas? May be your first sewing machine? Or did you find that overlocker still in its box hiding being the xmas decorations?

So many of you have asked for beginners classes, that we are now offering two workshops! One during the day and one on an evening.  We also have our new monthly Monday Sewcial club, garment making, Sashiko, darning and new one day workshop making a sleeveless top pattern. Also, 1-1 for overlocker help or if you have a specific project you need help with. Finally we see the return of Jo Joof art club.

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Merry Christmas to you all

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Merry Christmas!  

So it’s the final few days before the big day. We are still rushing around here, making the final few gifts and finishing touches, but really looking forward to spending some time together with all the family.

We are taking a bit of a longer break this year, but the website will still be open for orders, gift vouchers and workshop bookings.

This creative season it’s been all about the Catherine Hill fabric and Kool Kactus christmas fabrics, we would love to see what you have made with the fabrics so please share your pics and if they are on the socials, please tag us so we don’t miss them!

BOWS

It’s also all been about velvet and bows.  Our french velvet ribbons have been really popular with everyone from decorating their trees with little bows, wreaths, bow garlands and wrapping presents. We still have a few colours left in the velvet ribbons and fabrics.

This tree bow below is made with our gorgeous ivory velvet fabric.

Velvet fabric £20 per metre Buy here 

Kits

Sewing kits make great gifts and we have a large selection!

Embroidery, Cross stitch, Aprons, skirts, bunting, bucket hats and more. Plus our fun hand sewing kids kits Or why not try something new. The Lampshade kits are back in stock in all 3 sizes and we have a couple of the gorgeous Botanical bundle dye kits left.

3 Sizes of Lampshade kits, made in the Botanical velvet print buy here

Shop opening Hours

Monday 23rd 12 -4pm

Tuesday 24th 10-2pm

25th – 27th CLOSED

Saturday 28th  11-3pm

29th-1st CLOSED

Thursday 2nd January 10-4pm

Online Orders

Last Christmas posting date was the 19th December,  so we cannot guarantee any orders placed now will arrive in time for christmas.  BUT, we do have our online gift vouchers and you can still book workshops.

The Vouchers can be any value you would like and can be send direct to the person you would like to gift right up to the big day, just pop in their email address.

These vouchers are valid for 1 year and can be used for workshops or fabulous fabrics and haberdashery. 

As always we would like to thank you all for supporting our independent business, whether in the shop, on a workshop, online or just following us on the social media and sharing our posts.

We really do appreciate it and We wouldn’t be here without you.

Wishing you a wonderful and merry Christmas and a peaceful new year 

Rachel and Becki

xxx

 

January 2025 Workshops

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🧵 Looking for that special gift for someone? Or may a new year hobby for yourself? As we are now racing through December to the big day, we have been thinking about what to offer for workshops in the new year.

So many of you have asked for a beginners class that we are now offering two workshops! One during the day and one on an evening.  We also have our new monthly Monday Sewcial club, garment making, Sashiko, darning and new one day workshop making a sleeveless top pattern. Finally the return of Jo Joof art club.

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Autumn News at Millie Moon

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As the leaves begin to fall, we are looking forward to those cosy evenings on the sofa watching Christmas movies! But, first we have to finish the christmas makes. Anyone else in the same situation? What are you making? Whether is gifts, decorations or that Christmas party dress we have a lovely selection of fabrics, ribbons, gift ideas, kits and workshops that will hopefully help and inspire those makes.

AUTUMN FABRICS 

NEW COSY WOOLS

Just arrived are these gorgeous boiled wools.  Boiled wool is so lovely to sew. It’s a quick easy project as no need to finish the seams.  Perfect for making jackets, duster coats or the Shrug.  This pattern is great for a gift, as one size fits all. I have a few of these in the pipeline but shhh…. Don’t want to give it away who they are for.

 

Boiled wool, 147cm wide £36 per metre (hand wash/dryclean only)

 

The return of the luxurious VELVETS

We have also restocked the velvets. These are super wide at 150cm and come in. A range of jewel colours.  £20 per metre  (cool wash 30*) buy here

These go perfectly with our range of french velvet ribbons. These are available in 3 widths 10mm,16mm,38mm  buy here 

 

November and December Workshops

 

We still have a few workshops taking place before christmas,  and we are just compiling the dates for workshops in the new year!

The list below are all available to book now!

11th November Kids club – autumn owls with Claire Monday 11th 4.30-8.30pm £18

17th November Christmas bauble day, make no sew fabric baubles with Kelly £48 or £36 classes

21st Introduction to pattern cutting – make a bodice with Justine . 2 week class, 21st & 28th 6-8pm £70

24th November Teen club with Anna £36

*New -25th November  Monday morning Sewcial club with Kelly £10

8th December Darning and Sashiko with Skye £48 each class

9th December kids club with Claire 4.30-6.30pm £18

15th December make a kids party outfit (age1-5) with Anna  £75

WORKSHOP SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEKEND ONLY!

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Happy Birthday Millie Moon!
16 years on Catherine Hill curating beautiful fabrics and fabulous haberdashery.
What an amazing job we have.

Here we are back in 2008 getting ready for the 1st Independent market! Wow so much has changed since then.

We have been through a recession, moved across the street, opened more shops, had more babies, closed shops, Lost our dear Dad, survived a pandemic, Millie moon got married and we are currently holding on through the cost of living crisis. But one thing that has never changed is our love of the fabric, the support of all our families and finally You, our amazing customers. 

A big thank you to all our dear customers and amazing support team. We love you all. 🩷

Rachel and Becki xxx

 

SPECIAL OFFER 

For a birthday gift to you we are offering you very special treat!

🎁Book yourself a workshop place at full price and bring a friend for half price!

This offer is valid in store or online on all bookings made by midnight 8th July 2024

Workshops

We have some great workshops this summer and we have some very exciting new ones coming up in the Autumn including a couple to support sustainable fashion week in September.

And don’t forget Kids club, teen club, Sewcial club and 1-1 sessions are available. You can book online or pop into the shop.

July Workshops 

Sunday 6th​​ Independent market and pattern swap weekend!

Monday 8th​​ Kids Club making – cuddly octopus

Tuesday 16th​ ​6 Week Garment making  Evening Course with Anna
Is it time to update that wardrobe? Then look no further!. Just bring your fabric and a pattern that you’d like to create and professional seamstress and dressmaking tutor Anna will walk you through the process at your own pace. Small groups mean lots of attention for everyone. This is suitable for beginners to dressmaking that have basic sewing machine skills or intermediates who want to try a more advanced project or home in on existing skills.​
6:30-8:30pm £198

Thursday 11th ​Sewcial Club

Sunday 14th ​Make a pair of elastic waist shorts or trousers in a day with Anna
Join Anna for a one day workshop where you will make either a pair of elastic waist shorts, ¾ length or full length trousers in your own fabric. Basic machine skill needed but perfect for a first dressmaking project with guided help in a small group. The Perfect add on to your summer wardrobe.
10-2pm £72

Tuesday 30th July – Make a pattern from a pre-loved garment

Everyone has that top in their wardrobe that’s seen better days but you can’t bare to part with. Well why not spend a couple of hours with Anna creating a pattern from it so you can recreate it as many times as you’d like!

Whether you are a beginner or just a bit rusty then the tips and techniques in this masterclass will enable you to go on and produce beautiful garments.

4.15 6.15pm £36

Plus lots of other workshops in September and October included in the offer but be quick it ends at midnight on Sunday 8th July 

 

BOOK HERE

https://milliemoonshop.co.uk/product-category/events-workshops/

 

Summer Workshops at Millie Moon

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As the Sun is finally shining, we can start to think about summer holidays and festival season. As with previous years, we are again lucky enough to be at Glastonbury festival next week. The shop is in the safe hands of Phoebe and Angela so please pop in and say hi.

We have now sold out of the Glastonbury fabric for this year, it will be back for 2025! But there are couple of the cross stitch kits still available. If you would like to pre-order the Glastonbury fabric please get in touch!

Workshops

We have some great workshops this summer and we have some very exciting new ones coming up in the Autumn including a couple to support sustainable fashion week in September.

And don’t forget Kids club, teen club, Sewcial club and 1-1 sessions are available. You can book online or pop into the shop.

July Workshops 

Sunday 6th​​ Independent market and pattern swap weekend!

Monday 8th​​ Kids Club

Tuesday 9th​ ​6 Week Garment making  Evening Course with Anna
Is it time to update that wardrobe? Then look no further!. Just bring your fabric and a pattern that you’d like to create and professional seamstress and dressmaking tutor Anna will walk you through the process at your own pace. Small groups mean lots of attention for everyone. This is suitable for beginners to dressmaking that have basic sewing machine skills or intermediates who want to try a more advanced project or home in on existing skills.​
6:30-8:30pm £198

Thursday 11th ​Sewcial Club

Sunday 14th ​Make a pair of elastic waist shorts or trousers in a day with Anna
Join Anna for a one day workshop where you will make either a pair of elastic waist shorts, ¾ length or full length trousers in your own fabric. Basic machine skill needed but perfect for a first dressmaking project with guided help in a small group. The Perfect add on to your summer wardrobe.
10-2pm £72

August Workshops

Sunday 4th Independent market day and pattern swap

Thursday 8th The Sewcial Club

Monday 12th Kids Club age 7+

Sunday 18th Teen Club

September Workshops

Sunday 1st The independent market and pattern swap

Wednesday 4th 2 week Beginners Pattern Cutting- with Justine
You will learn what pattern cutting is and how to make a bodice block fitted to you. To skip a lot of maths and headaches, you will be using the standard size blocks (sizes 8-24) to make a toile. Then fit these to yourself before using this to adjust the block to create one that’s a perfect fit for you. Then Justine will explain how you can use this block to create patterns that fit you beautifully going forward.
6-8pm £70 2 week (all materials included)

Monday 9th Kids Club 7+

Thursday 12th The Sewcial club

Sunday 15th Make a Kimono in a day with Justine
If you have always wanted to make your very own kimono, this workshop is for you. Workshop available for anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine, has some good sewing basics & has made some clothes before ​This kimono is unlined, has an under arm opening and long open sleeves.
10-4pm £100 includes lunch ( no materials included)

Sunday 22nd Teen Club

Tuesday 24th 6 week garment making with Anna
Bring your fabric and pattern and let Anna guide you through the process at your pace with lots of helpful tips and advice along the way. Small groups mean lots of attention for everyone. This is suitable for beginners with basic machine skills or intermediates who want to try a more advanced project.
6.30-8.30pm £198 6 weeks (no materials included)

Sustainable fashion week 20-29th September

Tuesday 24th Mending and Alterations with Anna
Broken zip, missing a button, hem coming down? Don’t throw it away, let Anna show you how to fix it!
4.15-6.15pn £36

Sunday 29th Visable mending with Skye @slowstitchclub
Morning workshop – Sashiko
slow stitch club teaches the art of visible mending using simple and traditional sewing techniques to repair clothing in a creative, visible and intentional way. In this 3 hour workshop we will look at the best ways to repair denim and woven fabrics. This workshop is suitable for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike.
10-1pm £48 (includes materials)

Afternoon workshop – darning
In this 3 hour workshop we will look at the best ways to repair knitwear using darning. We will look at all the equipment you need to start darning and cover tips and tricks to help along the way. Skye will run through the most popular darning methods such as woven darns, honeycomb darns and scotch darns which we’ll test out on sample fabrics before moving on to repairing your favourite knits. This workshop is suitable for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike
2-5pm £48 (inlcudes materials)

October Workshops

Sunday 6th Independent market day and pattern swap

Sunday 13th Make a merchant and mills pattern in a day with Anna
Make a garment from a Merchant and Mills sewing pattern in day with help from professional seamstress and dressmaking tutor Anna Vickery. Learn as you go, everything from measuring, laying out and cutting to constructing, altering and finishing your garment. Suitable for beginner and progressing dressmakers, please be confident using your sewing machine. Choose a Merchant and Mills pattern (included) and bring your own fabric, notions, sewing machine and tools.
10-5pm £115 (includes Pattern no fabric )

Monday 14th Kids Club 7+

Thursday 17th The Sewcial club

Sunday 20th – Make a summer shirt in a day with Justine
This workshop will allow you to make a complete summer shirt in one day. Shirts may look difficult to sew because they have so many details in them, but this one has been refined to the minimum. Workshop available for anyone who knows how to use a sewing machine, has some sewing basics, has made some clothes before and wants to make a first shirt. This summer shirt has very simple lines. A boxy shape with a dropped armholes, short sleeves and an open collar, four buttonholes and buttons. Equally cool when worn open on a dress or closed on a pair of jeans.
10-4pm £100 (No materials included)

Sunday 27th – Teen Club

 

For more information head over to our workshop page on the website  BOOK HERE

 

 

 

 

Enjoy the summer, and hope to see you soon

Rachel and Becki

xxx

Is it really May?

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So after April bringing all the showers, We are hoping that May will bring the sun and some warmth.

Market is this weekend SUNDAY 5TH MAY  and we are open 11-3pm

It’s difficult to plan what to make with all our lovely new summer weight fabrics when the weather is still so chilly. Needlecord is still a firm favourite with you dressmakers, But we do have some beautiful new fabrics in and some fabulous workshops coming up!

However if the rain carries on then “The Bucket hat” pattern  made in Merchant and Mills Dry oil skin is perfect for rainy days, maybe a jacket next or a new coat for the dog?  The pattern is also great made up in any of the cotton fabrics to keep cool in the sun if it appears?

 

 

New workshop!

Beginners Pattern Cutting – Make a Bodice Block

​We are so pleased to have new tutor Justine joining us for this beginners session.

You will learn what pattern cutting is and how to make a bodice block fitted to you. To skip a lot of maths and headaches, you will be using the standard size blocks (sizes 8-24) to make a toile. Then fit these to yourself before using this to adjust the block to create one that’s a perfect fit for you. Then Justine will explain how you can use this block to create patterns that fit you beautifully going forward.

​10-1pm £65
https://www.instagram.com/justine_d_k_/

 

We also have the following favourite Workshops coming up!

19th May

Sashiko and Darning  with Skye 

21st May

Working  with stretch fabrics with Anna

28th May

Mastering zips and buttonholes with Anna

4th June

Make your own pattern from a loved garment with Anna

9th June

Block patterns with Justine

10th June

Kids club making doughnuts with Claire

20th june

Introduction to machine embroidery with Becki

9th July

6 weeks beginners garment making with Anna

15th August

3 week beginners using a sewing machine with Becki

 

For more information on any of the workshops please go to the website or pop in for a chat

New Fabrics

Lots of new cotton and linen fabrics now arriving including this colourful collection from @Rubystar Society

And Finally BACK IN STOCK ready for festival season is this fabulous fan inspired art fabric by @koolKactus  Available this year in two colours with the organge being a limited edition run for 2024 only. Online and in store

 

 

Hope to see you all soon and fingers crossed for a lovely bank holiday weekend

Rachel and Becki

xxx

March madness

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Finally, as we leap into March (happy birthday to all you leaplings!), the mornings are starting to get a little lighter and the evenings are getting a little longer. Spring is just around the corner… and then it snows! Yes, today in Somerset we have had a lovely sprinkling of snow. Hmm… what to wear, what to make?

But March it is, and with it brings the return of the Frome independent market, new workshops and new fabrics at Millie Moon.

Tomorrow is the first market of the year, and our pattern swap box will be back out.  For those who are unfamiliar with the swap, you can bring in any pattern you no longer use, didn’t like or never opened and swap it for one in the box.  If there is nothing you want this month we will give you a token to have a look another time.   All we ask is that all the pieces are still useable, the front is marked with the size cut and the instructions are included. Come along and have a rummage. We have a variety of small project patterns, vintage patterns, and dressmaking patterns.

New in for spring!

We have had lots of deliveries over the last few weeks. Here are a few of the new arrivals to tempt you back to sewing this spring. From lovely delicate Indian cottons, to soft cosy Dashwood needlecord, we have something for all weathers and all wardrobes. We have also had a restock of the Merchant and Mills patterns, including the new Ludlow, Sanda and Margo, (perfect for Annas’ next garment making workshop). Keep an eye out for new samples coming soon!


 

Workshops in March 

 

KIDS CLUB 7+ years

Sewing tutor Claire is a local teacher, author, beach cleaner and self confessed crafty mess maker! Once a month, kids sewing club make a new project learning valuable hand sewing skills whilst having fun!

This month is Mad March Monsters! Next month they are making Wererabbits and carrot bunnies! Sign up online or in the shop. 

 

12th march 6 week     Sewing your own clothes skills sessions

Dressmaking tutor Anna is back with a new evening class.

Anna has created a series of workshops to cover all areas of dressmaking in more detail. Rather than working on one project, you will learn a different technique and skill each week. Whether you are a beginner or just a bit rusty then the tips and techniques in this masterclass will enable you to go on and produce beautiful garments.

Expect to make lots of samples, take away clear notes and practise the skills to build up your confidence .

sessions include:

  • Introduction to paper patterns
  • Zips and buttonholes
  • Hems & Seam Finishes
  • Working with stretch and overlocker demonstration
  • altering patterns
  • making a garment from your favourite garment
  • mending and alterations

 

12th march      6 week garment making 

Dressmaking tutor Anna is back with the her popular 6 week evening class.

Bring your fabric and pattern and let Anna guide you through the process at your pace with lots of helpful tips and advice along the way. Small groups mean lots of attention for everyone. This is suitable for beginners with basic machine skills or intermediates who want to try a more advanced project.

 

*these workshops do not include pattern or fabric. You are welcome to purchase these from Millie Moon with a 10% discount.

 

24th march     1-1 Using your overlocker 

New overlocker still in the box?  Forgotten how to thread it? Are you stuck on a project and in need of some sewing tips? Do you need a refresh on how to use a certain technique?

Whether you’re a complete beginner, or a more experienced sewer in need of a fresh pair of eyes and some tips, Anna’s 1-1 overlocker workshops could be the perfect solution for you!

In these sessions, our dressmaking tutor Anna, will be able to answer all of your sewing queries and problems. Just bring along your overlocker for that personal help.

 

 

If you have any questions about workshops or cant see what you want then please just get in touch

Hope you to see you  for market or maybe a workshop

Rachel and Becki

xxx

Its Christmas!

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Its Christmas time!

So it’s December, and maybe you have some snow, already? Are the decorations up?

It’s super cold here in Somerset and the lights are twinkling on the trees above the shops on the hill. It’s all looking very Christmassy.

Our Christmas windows are full of festive treats. We have Christmas Pyjamas using patterns by Anna Vickery and Merchant and Mills. We also have velvet banners and stockings.

These lovely jewel coloured velvets are back in stock and make beautiful luxurious stockings. We also have some shimmering satin and viscose from @fabricgodmother which would make beautiful party dresses!

Just click the images and follow the links to the website for more information

 

Gifts galore with lots of sewing and craft kits for all ages!

Millie Moon Sewing Kits from £15

Becki has been busy designing sewing kits and patterns for Millie Moon. These kits are a great thing to make and give as a gift 🎁 The are perfect for people just starting out on a machine.

The Kits include everything you need plus photographed instructions.

Kids crafting kits from £6

George the Gingerbread man and the Christmas Stocking who along with Dave the Dinosaur,Gerald the Giraffe,Harry the Hedgehog and Bertie Bat are great fun for kids to make.
Approx 7″ tall
£10
Mini kits 
Smiley hanging heart kit
£5
approx 2.5” tall
mini hanging bunny kit
£5
approx 4” tall
The kits contain everything you need to make them, you will just need a needle and some scissors. These felt kits are cute and fun, as well as teaching kids how to sew and try different stitches. A great gift idea for Christmas. The kits are suitable for ages 7+

Patchwork Christmas stocking kits £25

Make your own patchwork stocking.

Make a stocking that can be used every year. Learn a simple patchwork technique in your choice of fabrics to create something unique. Everything included in the kit including photographed instructions.

kit includes all materials, available in red or green

Botanial dye kits £42

These beautiful botanical dye kits from the silk studio in Frome are just gorgeous.The ultimate bundle dye kit for lovers of slow fashion and crafting with nature. This beautifully presented kit is perfect for those curious about the world of natural dyeing and who enjoy crafting and nature. Bundle dying is a perfect introduction to natural dyeing as it’s very simple to do whilst yielding beautiful, colourful results. This kit contains all you need to create a one of a kind, botanically dyed silk scarf – a piece of wearable art.

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Upcoming events!

Last workshops of the year.

Darning with Skye Sunday 10th December 11-4pm £84

Sunday 10th December is our last workshop of the year. We have a couple of places left on our Darning workshop with Skye from @slowstitchclub. Why not step away from the madness of Christmas shopping and learn a skill to use in the new year.

11-4pm £84 includes all materials, a starter kit and a light lunch,

Kids Club Monday 14th December 4.30-6.30pm £18

Join Claire for the last  kids club of 2023. Claire is a local teacher, author, beach cleaner and self confessed crafty mess maker!

The sessions will be held on 2nd MONDAY of every month

4.30-6.30 PM

£18 per session

Each session there will be a new project to make.

Book online or call the shop 01373 464437
refreshments included – please let us know any allergens in advance

In the notes on the booking form, please add the name of the child you are booking for and any dietary/allergen requirements

Millie Moon Christmas Party  

Please keep an eye on our socials for more happenings! 

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New Year workshops  2024

 

January

9th -make a pattern from a preloved garment with Anna

14th – kids machine sewing for beginners with Becki age 10+

16th  -6 week garment making for beginners with Anna

18th -3 week beginners machine sewing course with Becki

21st- BeginnersPatchwork and Quilting with Lucy

28th – Get to grips with your overlocker with Anna

– kids club age 7+

-teen club age 11+

– The Sewcial club 18+

February

4th -Sashiko decorative mending with Skye

 4th -Darning for visible mending with Skye

11th- merchant and mills day with Anna

– kids club age 7+

-teen club age 11+

– Sewcial club

For more details and book please visit the website www.milliemoonshop.co.uk or pop in and see us for a chat. Anna is still offering her 1-1 sewing help and overlocker tuition.

 

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and don’t forget the gift vouchers! we have two options available, in store or online. These vouchers are valid for 1 year and can be used for workshops or fabulous fabrics and haberdashery. 

As always we would like to thank you all for supporting our independent business, whether in the shop, on a workshop, online or just following us on the social media, we really appreciate it. We couldn’t do it without you.

Wishing you a wonderful and merry Christmas and a peaceful new year 

Rachel and Becki

xxx