🎉 New Year SEW-cials 🎉
Tuesday Mornings: 12th Jan - 9th Feb
(5 Week Term)
📍 Location: This Mummy Sews HQ, Pemberton Business Centre, Wigan, WN5 8AA
Sewing meet-ups for mums on maternity leave!
Mummy SEW-cials are relaxed, baby-friendly sewing meet-ups designed especially for mums on maternity leave who are craving something just for them.
Think baby group vibes…
🧵 but it’s all about the mummy.
These sessions are a chance to slow down, get out of the house, meet other lovely mums, enjoy a hot brew and gently learn how to sew — all without needing childcare. Your baby is always 100% welcome to come along and join in the fun.
What are Mummy SEW-cials?
Mummy SEW-cials are informal, welcoming sewing sessions where you can:
learn a brand-new life skill from scratch
make beautiful handmade items for your baby (and yourself!)
meet like-minded mums on maternity leave
enjoy proper adult conversation and connection
take some well-deserved me-time in a supportive space
Each Mummy SEW-cial is based around a seasonal theme, so the projects, fabrics and overall vibe change throughout the year.
This term is:
New Year SEW-cials ✨, where you’ll be learning to sew simple, confidence-building projects, working with beautiful everyday fabrics, and creating practical items for you and your baby as you ease into the new year.
These SEW-cials are all about slowing down after the Christmas rush, carving out gentle time for yourself, and starting the year by learning a brand-new life skill in a relaxed, supportive space.
Every Tuesday from 12th January – 9th February.
Morning session: 10-11:30am
Midday session: 11:30-1pm
There’s no pressure to finish anything in one session and no expectations — just come as you are, go at your own pace, and enjoy the process.
Do I need sewing experience?
Not at all 💗
Mummy SEW-cials are perfect for complete beginners.
You’ll be guided step-by-step, starting with the basics like threading a sewing machine and simple stitches, and building confidence as you go. If you’ve always thought “I wish I could sew”, this is the perfect place to start.
You’ll have full use of my sewing machines, along with access to a selection of fabrics and haberdashery needed to make different projects throughout the SEW-cial — so there’s nothing you need to bring along to get started.
Can I bring my baby?
Absolutely — babies are always welcome.
You’re welcome to bring:
a car seat
baby carrier
bouncer
play mat
We also have a high chair and a large playpen for more active little crawlers. These sessions are designed with real life and real babies in mind.
How do SEW-cials work?
Mummy SEW-cials follow school term time and school holidays, just like traditional baby classes. This means if you have older children at school, your SEW-cials won’t be affected.
Each SEW-cial has its own seasonal theme, with different fabrics and projects to enjoy throughout the year.
There are two sessions each week, both running on a Tuesday:
Morning Session: 10:00am – 11:30am
Midday Session: 11:30am – 1:00pm
You can book the session time that fits best around your baby’s routine — whether that’s nap time, feeding time, or simply the time of day that feels easiest for you. Once booked, you’ll attend the same session time each week for the duration of the SEW-cial term.
Each session lasts 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to:
learn and sew at a relaxed pace
chat and connect with other mums
enjoy a hot brew and biscuits
pause to feed, change or settle your baby whenever you need
There’s absolutely no pressure — if you need to stop, take a break, or give your little one a snack during the session, that’s completely fine. Whatever works best for you.
Changing facilities are available on site, and the space is fully baby-friendly.
I’ll be on hand throughout to help and guide you, and the SEW-cials naturally become a really supportive, welcoming space where mums help and encourage each other too.
Places are limited (8 places only) to keep sessions relaxed and supportive, and mums attending a SEW-cial will always be offered priority booking for the next one — making it easy to continue building confidence, skills and friendships over time.
Pricing & Booking
Mummy SEW-cials are priced at just £12 per session, with bookings taken for the full term.
Each term runs for 5, 6 or 7 weeks, depending on the season and school term dates:
5-week term – £60
6-week term – £72
7-week term – £84
Each session lasts 1.5 hours, giving you plenty of time to relax, learn, sew, chat and tend to your baby — making Mummy SEW-cials incredible value for money.
Why Mummy SEW-cials are booked by the full term
Learning to sew is a skill that builds week by week.
Attending a full term gives you the time and space to:
grow confident using a sewing machine
learn new techniques at a relaxed pace
work through projects properly
and create items you’re genuinely proud of
Coming along occasionally or ad hoc simply isn’t enough time to truly learn how to sew or experience the full benefits of Mummy SEW-cials. This is why places are offered by the full term, rather than as weekly drop-in sessions.
Pay-as-you-go sessions
Mummy SEW-cials are designed as a full-term experience, and this is how places are primarily offered.
On rare occasions, if there is space within a term, a very limited number of pay-as-you-go places may be released. These:
are not guaranteed week to week
are offered on an ad-hoc basis only
are priced at £20 per session
For the best value, the best learning experience, and the opportunity to really build confidence, settle in and make new mum friends, securing your place for the full term is always recommended.
Upcoming Mummy SEW-cials
Below you’ll find all upcoming Mummy SEW-cials, including:
❄️ Cosy Winter SEW-cials (Feb - March)
🌸 Hello Spring SEW-cials (April - May)
☀️ Feels Like Summer SEW-cials (June - July)
🍂 Autumn Vibes SEW-cials (Sept - Oct)
🎄 Christmas Wonderland SEW-cials (Nov - Dec)
✨ New Year SEW-cials (Jan - Feb)
Click on a SEW-cial to find out more, join the waitlist, or book your place when booking opens.
Mummy SEW-cials in action…
FAQ’s…
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Yes, absolutely 💗
Mummy SEW-cials are perfect for complete beginners.You’ll be guided step by step, starting right at the beginning with how to thread a sewing machine, basic stitches and simple techniques. Everything is taught at a relaxed pace, with lots of encouragement and support. If you’ve ever thought “I wish I could sew”, you’re in exactly the right place.
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Yes!
All Mummy SEW-cials are tailored to the individual mums in the room.If you already have some sewing knowledge, you’ll likely build confidence quickly and may sew and complete more projects throughout the term. I’ll always meet you at your level and help you progress at a pace that feels right for you.
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All SEW-cials take place at:
This Mummy Sews HQ, located at Pemberton Business centre, Wigan WN5 8AA.
SEW-cials take place on Tuesdays during term time. There are 2 sessions you can book on to: 10am-11:30am OR 11:30am-1pm.
Please check the SEW-cial you are interested in attending as timings may vary depending on the season and term time.
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Mummy SEW-cials are just £12 per session, booked as a full term.
Each term runs for 5, 6 or 7 weeks, depending on the season and school term dates:
5-week term – £60
6-week term – £72
7-week term – £84
Sessions are 1.5 hours long, making them incredible value for the learning, support and experience you receive.
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Mummy SEW-cials are designed as a full-term experience, as learning to sew and building confidence happens week by week.
On very rare occasions, if there is space within a term, a limited number of pay-as-you-go places may be released. These:
are not guaranteed week to week
are offered on an ad-hoc basis only
are priced at £20 per session
For the best value, learning experience and sense of community, booking a full term is always recommended.
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No — everything is provided 💗
You’ll have full use of my sewing machines, along with access to haberdashery and a selection of fabrics needed to complete the seasonal projects covered during the term.
When you’re feeling more confident and ready to try larger projects (such as clothing), optional fabric kits may be available to purchase if you’d like to use specific fabrics beyond those provided in the SEW-cials.
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Yes — babies are 100% welcome.
Mummy SEW-cials are designed specifically for mums on maternity leave, so sessions are completely baby-friendly. You’re welcome to bring car seats, carriers, bouncers or play mats, and there are baby changing facilities available on site.
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Mummy SEW-cials are aimed at mums on maternity leave, so babies usually attend between 0–12 months.
For more active, crawling babies, I have a large playpen that can be set up. If you’d like this, please email me in advance at info@thismummysews.com so I can make space and adjust the sewing tables accordingly.
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My advice is always: you know your child best.
Mummy SEW-cials are not a play centre, and for health and safety reasons, children are not able to run around the studio or touch equipment.
If you feel your child would be happy to sit, play quietly, read, colour, or watch an iPad for the duration of the session, they are welcome to come along. Any older children attending do so at the parent’s own discretion and responsibility.
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Absolutely 💗
The studio is large enough to accommodate twin and multiple-baby mums.You’ll just need to bring suitable equipment (such as car seats or bouncer chairs) to ensure both babies are safe and settled while you sew.
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IteYes — baby changing facilities are available on site.
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Yes.
The studio is located on the ground floor, and the toilets are also ground-floor and fully accessible. -
Each session includes:
full use of sewing machines
access to haberdashery
a selection of fabrics for the seasonal projects
expert guidance and support throughout
tea, coffee and a selection of biscuits ☕🍪
Everything is designed to help you relax, learn and enjoy the experience.
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If you have any questions that aren’t covered here, you’re always welcome to get in touch.
Just email info@thismummysews.com and I’ll be happy to help.
Mummy Testimonials…
Meet the Teacher
Hi, I'm Debbie. I'm an expert seamstress who has been sewing for my own children for the last 12 years!
I set up my successful small business 'Lola-Pops' from my kitchen table whilst on maternity leave and have grown the business to what it is today! I sold it in 2025 to focus 100% on This Mummy Sews.
I want to share my skills and passion with mums, just like you, and teach you how to sew for your little ones too.
And that’s why I've created This Mummy Sews!
I help mums go from ‘I Can’t Sew’ to ‘Watch Me Go!'
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