Threads of Strength

A Gentle Sewing & Wellbeing Group

A calm, creative space for women to slow down, try something new and feel part of something meaningful.

Threads of Strength is a free weekly craft group held in our Liverpool studio, created for women who may be

feeling isolated and would value the company of a warm, supportive community.

This is a space where you can simply come as you are.

No pressure ~ No expectations ~ No experience needed

What Threads of Strength Is

Threads of Strength is a wellbeing craft group, not a sewing class. Each week our tutor chooses a different craft or project for the session, so every Friday brings something fresh to explore. Some weeks you might work on your own piece, other weeks we might create something together as a group.

Sessions focus on gentle, hands on making, often known as slow stitching. Depending on the week, you might enjoy:

  • Hand sewing and embroidery

  • Appliqué

  • Free motion stitching

  • Needle felting

  • Crochet and macramé

  • Upcycling and charity projects

The joy of the group is in trying different things, sharing the experience with others and seeing where your creativity takes you.

Please Note

Because the craft changes each week, Threads of Strength does not offer structured sewing lessons or step by step machine tuition. If you are hoping to learn to sew or dressmake from the beginning, our sewing courses are designed for exactly that, and we would love to see you there too.

What to Expect

Each session runs for two hours in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Our tutor will introduce the week’s craft and be on hand to guide and support you, but there is no formal teaching and no pressure to perform.

There is absolutely no need to finish anything, and no requirement to attend every week. You are welcome to book onto as many or as few sessions as you like.

Who This Is For

This group is designed for women who may be experiencing any of the following:

  • Anxiety or depression

  • Neurodivergence (diagnosed or undiagnosed)

  • Bereavement or significant life loss

  • Trauma, including CPTSD

  • Long periods of isolation or time away from work

  • A need for gentle structure, connection and creativity

If you feel you would benefit from a calm, welcoming space to reconnect with yourself and others, you are warmly invited.

A Supportive Creative Space

We provide all materials, so you can simply turn up and take part. You will also find:

  • Complimentary tea and coffee

  • A welcoming group atmosphere

  • A patient, supportive tutor

  • A focus on wellbeing as much as creativity

Your Space, Your Pace

We understand that everyone’s energy and capacity can change from week to week, which is why attendance is completely flexible. Come when you feel able, rest when you need to, and know that you will always be welcomed back.

This is a space to build confidence, discover new crafts and gently reconnect with creativity and community in a way that feels safe for you.

Join Us

Friday afternoons, 12:30pm to 2:30pm
You are free to leave earlier if needed.

Each session welcomes a maximum of 12 women. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your space by the night before at the latest. There will be no judgement.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Threads of Strength is not a funded group. It is a complimentary group run by Charmingo Sews Academy, and all costs are covered by us.                                                                That means there are no eligibility criteria.

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