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Meet Lucy: Sewing Teacher, and Co-owner of The Make Spot
Meet Lucy: Sewing Teacher, and Co-owner of The Make Spot
Jan 17, 2024
Meet Lucy: Sewing Teacher, and Co-owner of The Make Spot.
A bold and beautiful Lady McElroy fabric
Spreading the Joy of Fabric Worldwide: Our Curated Range of Liberty, Lady McElroy, and Dashwood Fabrics has Wings
Dec 06, 2023
We wanted to take a moment to thank our customers who don't get the chance to visit our studio and take part in our workshops and classes. It's always a delight when we receive fabric orders from places in the world we love or have only dreamt of visiting – from Canada and the USA to Australia and beyond, or closer to home in Europe, we've shipped special fabrics to customers around the world.
Summer update.
Summer update.
Aug 25, 2023
Q: “I already have sewing skills and can confidently make my own clothes and household items. Is the Adult All Abilities suitable for me?”  A: "Absolutely!!"
Why this image?
Why this image?
Jun 18, 2023
Why did we choose this image for our new website?
A new home.
A new home.
May 09, 2022
We are thrilled to share some exciting news - we are moving!
We are re-opening!
We are re-opening!
Jul 21, 2020
The Make Spot is re-opening with a simplified timetable. We are taking additional safety measures to ensure that we can safely accommodate a reduced number in our studio.