Its Christmas!
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.
BOOK NOW
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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
Autumn Vibes, Sustainable fashion week and new workshops
So it’s the 1st September, it’s back to school for the kids and we start thinking about Autumn and Christmas at the shop. Warm fabrics, autumn tones and Halloween just around the corner. So of course the sun comes out! It looks as though we are in for some late sunshine this week, woohoo!
These lovely autumnal colours are from the new linen/cotton range from Merchant and Mills have arrived and are perfect for the autumn wardrobe to layer as the weather cools.
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Upcoming events!
Sustainable Fashion Week 2023.
The REWEAR REVOLUTION
We are supporting the UK sustainable fashion week 25th September to 8th October 2023. This event is taking place across the UK, Online and Internationally. Trying to bring the community together to take creative action and change the fashion system.
The theme this year is the “rewear revolution”, celebrating everything preloved, secondhand, handed-down, reworked and reworn.
Amongst other events taking place in Frome, We will be having our first Pattern Swap Shop! We all have those patterns that we will never make, or we made once and never again, or just picked up the wrong size, haven’t we? On Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October we will be holding our pattern swap shop just Like Saturday mornings with Noel Edmonds when we were kids in the 70s. Just drop your patterns into us before the day so that we can sort and organise them and we will give you a ticket for you to return that weekend and swap for one you might like!
If it’s a pre-used pattern, please check all the pieces are inside and write the size which has been cut on the front.
Skye from @slowstichclub is in store to promote visible mending with a wonderful window display of Sashiko and Darning. Anna is doing a master class in how to make a pattern from a preloved garment, and there will also be a fabric donation point for local craft charities projects and schools.
Please keep an eye on our socials for more happenings!
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Back to school Autumn workshops
21st September -3 week beginners machine sewing course with Becki
26th September -Get to grips with Zips and buttonholes with Anna
3rd October -make a pattern from a preloved garment with Anna
10th October -2 weeks make a skirt With Anna
22nd October -Sashiko decorative mending with Skye
31st October -Get started with Paper patterns
12th November -2 week Garment making for beginners
14th November -Festive linocut and print with Angela
21st November -3 week stretch! Make a T-shirt with Anna
10th December -Darning for visible mending with Skye
Plus Kids Club, Teen Club and the 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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Sorry been a little slack with the posts and pattern reviews with the summer holidays but schools back, routine established and making can begin again! Hope you to see you soon for the pattern swap!
Rachel and Becki
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It’s our birthday! 15 years on Catherine Hill.
Happy 15th birthday Millie Moon
we are celebrating!
On 4th July 2008, we opened Millie Moon on Catherine Hill. It was truly our “Independence Day’ as we followed a childhood dream to open a shop together. It was on the opposite side of the hill to where we are now, we had a very small start-up budget and opened with a limited but gorgeous range of products.
15 years later, a bigger shop and a lot more stock we are still loving life at Millie Moon. Working together all these years, has got us through some difficult times, as well as creating some amazing memories. We have been very lucky to have been supported by our families and our customers, some who we now call our dear friends.
thank you everyone!
Rachel and Becki xx
Then and now, changed much?
4/7/2008
4/7/2023
New product launch
To celebrate we have exciting new exclusive Millie Moon products to launch!
Becki has been working really hard on a simple pattern range for everyone. So far we have launched the Adult and Kids Aprons and we now have two new kids patterns to share with you.
The Dotty Dress and the Tilly Romper.
The Dotty Dress and the Tilly Romper (named after our two nans) are suitable for ages 6-18 months. A multi-sized simple beginners pattern. These patterns are available online and instore £10 each. BUY HERE
We also have a new exciting fabric from @koolKactus. The celebration fabric is great fun for a party dress! We have made two for the window, the Liberty Natasha tiered dress and Anna Vickery kids party dress. Both patterns and fabric are now available in the shop.
Special birthday discount!
15%
As its our birthday we are offering you all a little gift!
On the 4th July 2023 there is 15%off all products in store and on the website.
Just say happy birthday at the till or pop the code happybirthday15 in at the checkout.
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The discount is valid for one day only and cannot be used on workshops or gift vouchers.
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Getting a decent photo of us is really hard! One we are not usually in the shop together except for market day and two, we are sisters. Sensible is not our thing, we automatically revert to being kids…but we always have time to check in with each other, have a natter and cuppa.
Our monthly Pattern Review
Hello and welcome to our monthly review blog post!
Each month we will be trying patterns from different independent pattern companies and working with different fabrics we stock here in the shop. We will make them up on our work bench, so you can see the finished garment sample. We have found having the samples made up in the shop really helps people decide on a pattern, so if you can’t pop in and browse the rails, hopefully this will help you decide.
We always make the garments up in our current fabric ranges so they match the season and this month we have chosen the lovely soft floaty fabrics by Fabric Godmother and patterns from The Assembly Line.
This months Patterns used are:
The A line midi skirt from @The Assembly Line £21
The Cuff top from @The Assembly Line £21
The Minimalist Kaftan from @The Assembly Line £21
The Cuff top from @TheAssemblyline £21.00
The cuff top pattern is a simple beginners pattern. It was easy to follow. Very detailed and helpful tips along the way. There is a small seam allowance (1cm) so just be careful with the markings and notches. An overlocker is really useful to edge the fabrics as the seam allowance is so small, but you could do this with a zigzag stitch on your machine.
This pattern is available in two size options. XS-L has a straight fit and features a boat neck. XL-4XL has a more curved fit with more volume under the arm, bust darts and a round neck with keyhole opening at the back. They both feature cap sleeves with wide elastic cuffs.
Sized from XS-4XL (approx 6 to 22), but we always recommend you go by your measurements rather than dress size. Dress sizes vary so much between designers and none of us really fit in the same box do we? There are no zips or buttons. Great for beginners.
The lovely soft petula crepe Fabric by @FABRIC GODMOTHER was perfect for this pattern (£20 per metre). This would also be fabulous in a rayons, chambray or linen.
A Lovely pattern to get started with and one to make over and over again, a wardrobe staple. There is also a V Neck pattern which has a looser fit with full, gathered sleeves and a cuff dress pattern which has a keyhole opening, elastic waist and side pockets.
Level Beginner
Sizes – 6-14 or 14-22
Total Cost £48.69
Buy here:
Pattern £21.00
Fabric £24.00 (1.2m)
Interfacing £1.45 (25cm)
Thread £2.15
Elastic £0.80
The midi skirt from @The Assembly line £21.00
Another lovely pattern for a beginner to garment making. The A-line midi skirt has an A-Line fit and is detailed with an elasticated waist and and slant pockets. Alternative waistband included in the pattern is a paper bag skirt with belt loops and a belt. There are also different hemlines included in the pattern with the option of an elasticated or rounded hemline.
The lovely soft cotton chambray Fabric was perfect for this pattern (£14per metre). This would also be fabulous in a Linen or midweight cotton. It might be ok with a light needlecord for autumn months, we will give it a try later in the year.
Available in sizes, XS-3XL (6-20), The fit was true to size , so the fabric requirement was good, with very little wastage. Again the seam-allowance is small so an overlocker is useful. The slant pockets are really simple to add. Everything is topstitched with gives a really professional finish.
Level – Beginner
Total Cost £49.30
Buy here:
Pattern £21.00
Fabric £23.80 (1.7m)
Thread £2.15
interfacing £1.45
elastic £.90
The minimalist kaftan by @TheAssemblyline £21
The minimalist kaftan dress has a wide, relaxed silhouette. It features a v-neck both from and back, a box pleat in the back and front panels with slant pockets. This challenging dress pattern is available in 2 sizes. Small fits XS-L and XL fits XL-3XL. As with the others the seam allowance is small and an overlocker is useful. Although it does require a lot of fabric (approx 3m) There is very little wastage.
It is suitable for Advanced beginners. It’s a fairly easy pattern but the origami style is a bit confusing when you first attempt it. Keep going! It will make sense.
The lovely soft Tobu crepe Fabric by @FABRIC GODMOTHER was perfect for this pattern (£20 per metre). It would be a lovely dress of a wedding or a summer cover up for a holiday or maybe made in a soft bamboo jersey to lounge in at home. This would also be fabulous in a rayons, chambray or linen.
Level Advanced Beginner
Total Cost £80.15
Buy here:
Pattern £21.00
fabric £56.00 (2.8 metre)
Thread £2.15
Interfacing £1.00
ABOUT Fabric Godmother fabrics
Fabric Godmother has created fabrics that are desirable, innovative and fun to wear. The Fabric Godmother Collection is full of vibrant conversational prints with a number developed in a exclusive collaboration with the Print Pattern Archive, bringing vintage prints to life. Available in crepe, lawn and Viscose, these fabrics drape beautifully.
(Viscose is a fibre that is derived from wood pulp, making it a natural fabric that is more breathable than cotton. It is also known as Rayon.)
All of the fabric factories are Oeko-Tex standard 100 certified, giving you piece of mind in our modern era of eco awareness.
ABOUT The Assembly Line Patterns
Modern indie sewing patterns from Scandinavia. The Assembly Line is all about clean lines and contemporary designs, functional yet stylish, Simple with an unexpected twist. Whether you’re a beginner or a skilled maker, you’ll love sewing and wearing The Assembly Line designs. All the patterns are available in paper format and come with easy-to-follow assembly instructions.
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Hopefully these will have inspired you to have a go at one our patterns. If you still feel nervous why not book onto one of our workshops with Anna. Never used a sewing machine before but want to learn, book our beginners workshops. Just need a little help on specific project then maybe a 1-1 session would be better for you. Just take a look at our workshop pages with upcoming dates. You can book online or in store.
If you have made up one of the patterns, drop us an email with your review and we would love to see pictures! Info@milliemoonshop.co.uk
Happy sewing
Rachel and Becki x
Festival Season is here!
Hi Hello to you all,
Welcome to sunny June! What fabulous weather we have been having. Let’s hope it lasts for the Summer.
We are getting in to festival season, which for us at the shop means Glastonbury is nearly here! It’s Just a few miles down the road for us and we love all the build up and excitement in the area as Somerset prepares for the festival.
This year we have been really lucky to have the new Glastonbury fabric By Kool Kactus arrive (and sell out) in the shop. Kool Kactus is the very creative and talented artist, Millie Noble (Becki’s daughter). Millie’s fabrics are fan art inspired and range from famous faces, films, retro toys and now an incredible glasto fest design. Millie’s designs are unique and exclusive to us at Millie Moon. The Glasto fabric includes all the highlights and memories of the festival, from the iconic ribbon tower, to the decorated bins and of course the long drop toilets. This fabric is 100% cotton 150cm wide and is £20 per metre
We have currently sold out of this again! But we will be placing another order. Can’t guarantee it will be here before the festival now, but if you would like to order any please drop us an email and we will add you to the wait list.
We have also had a delivery of the fantastic festival cross stitch kits by @thrillingletter. These festival kits make great gifts for fans of the festival or just to do whilst watching it on the tele.
Need to dress up, embellish that outfit or just add some colour to your festival wardrobe we have feathers, sparkles, ribbons and trims perfect for some up-cycling that old denim jacket.
NEW RUBY STAR!
In non festival news, but continuing the summer vibes, just arrived in the shop are these beautiful new ruby star cottons. “Reading Nook” and by Sarah Watts is a collection of soft colours and neutral backgrounds. The prints include, cats, books, flowers and tea celebrating a Perfect afternoon sitting in the sun reading a book. These are all 100% cotton and 112/44’ wide £18per metre
There is also a canvas cotton with the purple cat print which is £24pm
We have also had a restock on the Merchant and Mills Linens and patterns. You cant beat linen for the summer and these are just such amazing colours. There is a new colour “Dorset blue”. We also have the new patterns are in stock including the men’s range.
SUMMER WORKSHOPS at Millie Moon
Looking for a new skill, inspired the Sewing bee? Want to make or mend your own clothes? We have a workshop for you.
9th July – Darning with Skye £42
9th July – Sashiko with Skye £42
16th July – Beginners Patchwork and Quilting with Lucy £95
23rd July – Stretch garment making day with Anna £115
25th July – 6 week beginners evening dressmaking class £198
13th August – Garment in a day! – with Anna £115
For more information go to the website, you can book online or in person at the shop
Have a wonderful Summer whatever you are doing and wherever you are travelling.
Keep sewing, keep smiling and enjoy the sunshine
Rachel and Becki xxx
The March review
Hello and welcome to our monthly review blog post!
Each month we will be trying patterns from different independent pattern companies and working with different fabrics we stock here in the shop. We will make them up on our work bench, so you can see the finished garment sample. We have found having the samples made up in the shop really helps people decide on a pattern, so if you can’t pop in and browse the rails, hopefully this will help you decide.
We always make the garments up in our current fabric ranges so they match the season and this season we’ve gone very pastel for spring! Although the wet dark day outside is not really shouting spring but our windows are cheery!
This months Patterns used are:
The Stevie by Sew La Di Da vintage £18
The Elvis by Sew La Di Da vintage £18
The tunic dress (kids) by Anna Vickery £10
The Stevie BY Sew La Di Da Vintage
The Stevie pattern pays homage to the legendary Stevie Nicks. It’s floaty, swishy and has fabulous sleeves. Perfect for swirling and dancing.
This pattern has lots of options, Short, long, with ruffle bottom, with ruffle sleeves or go for it and have all the ruffles. Sized from 6 to 20, but we always recommend you go by your measurements rather than dress size. Dress sizes vary so much between designers and none of us really fit in the same box do we? There are no zips or buttons. Great for beginners.
I used a lovely soft lightweight cotton gingham on this pattern (£16 per metre). Perfect for summer, dress it up for a wedding or even for the beach over a bikini. This would be fabulous in our new double gauze fabrics that have just arrived. Customise it with fringing, or maybe make it in lace for true Stevie style.
The pattern is printed on a lovely heavy weight paper, making it easy to use. The instructions are clear with photos making it easy to follow. The fit was on the generous side, so please do check your measurement before you buy the fabric. The version I made was a size 16 and had no frills to make it more of a casual day dress, plus it saves quite a bit of fabric if you are on a budget. However I think next time I will definitely add the frill on the bottom. Think the double gauze is calling me. “Everywhere”
Level Beginner
Total Cost £63.75
Buy here:
Pattern £18
Fabric £42.40 (2.65m)
Interfacing £1.20 (30cm)
Thread £2.15
Back of Pattern
Finished dress
The Elvis Jumpsuit by Sew La di da Vintage
The Elvis pattern needs no explanation . You “can’t help falling in love” with it’s stylish collar and has fabulous wide legs. Perfect for swinging those hips!
This pattern has lots of options. It can be made in full length, shorts or as a dress! With optional cuffs and back yoke, the creative options are endless. Plus you can alter the length of the body to make it fit well. Sized from 6 to 20, but as we said above we always recommend you go by your measurements rather than dress size.
I used a soft lightweight cotton look linen on this pattern (£8 per metre) in a bright blue with a coordinating pink zip. This could be made up in denim, Canvas, linen, cotton or even a rayon. You need a lot of fabric for this pattern, so this fabric was a cheaper option than using 100% linen but still has the soft slubby look. The fit was on the generous side, so please do check your measurement before you buy the fabric
The pattern is printed on a lovely heavy weight paper, making it easy to use. The instructions are clear with photos making it easy to follow. It gets a little tricky with the collar, which is why it is an intermediate pattern rather than beginners. Hopefully it won’t leave you “all shook up” !
Level – Intermediate
Total Cost £62.75
Buy here:
Pattern £18
Fabric £36 (4.5m)
Zip £3
Thread £2.15
Back of pattern
Finished jumpsuit
About Sew La Di Da Vintage:
Based in Lyme Regis, Caroline Smith and her team create “vintage patterns’ cut to modern sizes. They have designed and produced a range of vintage style dress patterns that are great for beginners. The ‘Stevie’ and the ‘ELvis’ patterns are from their new “frock star” collection and are £18.00. Find out more @sewladidahvintage
The tunic dress by Anna Vickery
The tunic dress by Anna Vickery is a versatile kids pattern for ages 3-12 years.
The long sleeves and short length make it suitable all year round. It can be worn with leggings, jeans or tights underneath. Also it could be lengthened to make a longer dress. I chose a bright floral Robert Kauffman fabric ‘FLorista for this one to complement our pink and blue adult outfits for the window and used a bright orange bias binding around the neckline. This sample is age 3-4 years. The dress has an elastic waist and optional elastic around the cuffs. There are no fastenings or facings. Keeping it simple for beginners to dressmaking.
A very simple pattern to make with good quality pattern paper and multi sized. It has photos to help you follow the instructions. The only tricky bit is probably adding the bias binding. Binding can be a bit fiddly, so take your time.
Level Beginner
Total Cost £29.25
Buy here:
Pattern £10
fabric £16 (1 metre)
Elastic 50p (1 metre)
Bias Binding 60p (1.5m)
Thread £2.15
Back of pattern
Finished dress
About Anna Vickery:
Anna studied Fashion Design at The University of the West of England in Bristol, and has been our in-house dressmaking tutor for 10 years. Anna also works with Womenswear and Bridal designer Alexandra King.
You can follow Anna on facebook
Anna designed this range of 10 versatile and simple patterns for everyone to have a go with. All patterns are tried and tested in our workshops here at the shop. These patterns are available as Paper patterns or as PDF versions for download and print at home. Multi size easy patterns for ages 1-5 years or 3-12 years
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Hopefully these will have inspired you to have a go at one our patterns. If you still feel nervous why not book onto one of our workshops with Anna. Never used a sewing machine before but want to learn, book our beginners workshops. Just need a little help on specific project then maybe a 1-1 session would be better for you. Just take a look at our workshop pages with upcoming dates. You can book online or in store.
If you have made up one of the patterns, drop us an email with your review and we would love to see pictures! Info@milliemoonshop.co.uk
Happy spring sewing
Rachel and Becki x
Spring workshops and the Return of the Independent Market
Hi Hello to you all,
At last Spring is around the corner and we are beginning to see some sunshine here in Somerset. How about you?
We love Spring at the shop as we start to get deliveries of lovely new fabrics. This season has already seen the arrival of the new Merchant and Mills Linen/Cotton gingham fabrics as well as some lovely costal fabrics from Dashwood. Definitely feeling summer vibes and days at the coast with these. We have just ordered some very exciting new rayons, cottons, linens and double gauze which should be here next month. These are perfect for dressmaking, especially the new Assembly Line patterns and the new Etta pattern from Merchant and Mills.
The Frome Independent market
Hooray it returns on 5th March. This amazing market takes place on the 1st Sunday of the month from March to December. A great way to see the local talented artisans and there is always amazing food!
We are open 11-3pm on market Sundays
Workshops for Spring
Never used a sewing machine before? Want to be more sustainable and not add to the fast fashion? Maybe you need to find something to do with all those baby clothes you kept? We have a workshop for you
19th March – Teach me to machine sew, with Angela
21st march – 6 week garment making evening class, with Anna
23rd March – Piped cushion covers, with Becki
16th April – stretch garment day, learn how to work with stretch fabrics and make a garment (pattern included), with Anna
30tjh April – Sashiko and darning workshops with Skye @slowstitchclub
21st May – beginners quilting and patchwork ,with Lucy @tuckitinquilts
For more information go to the website or Book here
We also offer 1-1 sessions, whether you need help with getting to grips with your overlocker, or just some dressmaking advice
Liberty shirt,Made on the last 6 week class by Stephen
Darning and Sashiko with Skye @slow stitch club
Quilting and Patchwork with Lucy @tuckitinquilts
Sewcial Club,
This monthly open shop night is designed to bring our lovely customers together over tea and cake, but also giving people a chance to use our space and machines that they may not have access to at home. Come regularly and chat, sew and share your tips with each other or just come and finish that little sewing job you’ve been unable to do before. We do ask you book in advance so there’s plenty of space and cake for everyone!
Time 5.30-7.30pm £6 per person on 2nd Thursday of every month.
next one will be 9th march Book here
Keep sewing and a big thanks, as always, for supporting our small independent business. Hopefully see you soon in the shop, at market, on a workshop or maybe at our Sewcial club,
Rachel and Becki xx
Kids Craft Club is back!
Its back! We are very excited to have new tutor Claire and her daughter Ammie joining the Millie Moon team teaching our kids sewing club. 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
The kids will learn hand sewing, making a different project each month. This will help them gain confidence with sewing, using needles, pins and scissors as well as teaching them different sewing stitches and sewing skills such as how to sew on a button.
4.30-6.30 PM
Age 7+
refreshments provided
£15 per session or book 3 sessions for £36
Each session there will be a new project to make.
The first one on 8th November will be making a festive Nurdle
Book online or call the shop 01373 464437
Anyone with vouchers or booking credits from before the lockdowns please get in touch so we can sort your places for you!
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt
The Great Global Nurdle Hunt
You may have seen the ‘nurdley awesome’ new window display drawn by the incredibly talented Jo Joof, with a wave, a big Blue Whale and a scattering of little colourful Nurdle characters. Jo is the illustrator of Nurdle, the children’s book written by local teacher Claire Vowell. But why is it there?
The window is to celebrate October being the start of the Great Global Nurdle Hunt where people across the World are encouraged to pull on their wellies and hunt for nurdles in their nearest waterway.
Nurdles are tiny lentil sized microplastics that are melted down to make every plastic product we purchase. As they are tiny, Nurdles escape from the factories and in transport, so end up being washed and blown into rivers, streams and the ocean. From there they are eaten by animals, or break up still further and enter our foodchains.
All nurdles found during October can be recorded on the Hunt database www.nurdlehunt.org.uk and this information is used to encourage governments around the world to make a difference and tackle our plastic problem.
But what happens if you don’t live near a beach or river, or you don’t find any nurdles? Have no fear, there is lots you can do!
The Great Nurdle fact hunt
You can find out all about nurdles and share their story by taking part in the Great Nurdle fact hunt.
Hidden in 3 locations in Frome (Millie Moon shop, Jo Joof in the Black Swan Studios and Hunting Raven bookshop) you will find 24 pictures of nurdles, each one containing a different fact. Locate and read all of the cards and share your 3 favourite facts with 3 friends and voila, you are sharing the story of microplastics and getting people talking!
You can also think about cutting down on single use plastics. October is the perfect month for this.
Avoid the single use plastics filling the shops for Halloween and make your own costume and decorations. Make some spooky bunting, create your own spooky spider pom poms or even some day of the dead flowers to hang round the house.
Make your own sweets, chocolates, cakes or biscuits to share with friends and get creative with a DIY outfit.
Copies of the 3 Nurdle stories that tell the story of ocean micro plastics can be found in store or buy online here as well as a make your own Nurdle kit, to create your very own nurdle character like the ones in the window – a great half term activity.
If you would like to talk nurdles and microplastics with Claire you can find her on her suitcase stall at the Frome Independent in October and November.