Kettering Sewing Studio
Clothing Alterations, Fabric, Wool, Haberdashery, Crafting Supplies
SHOP UPDATE
Hi lovely people,
Just a quick note to let you know that I’m no longer able to offer in-shop fittings for alterations. Things have got busier than ever lately (which is amazing — thank you!) and this small change will help me keep everything ticking along without the sewing machine going into meltdown!
The great news is that most fittings are very simple to do at home. A few safety pins, a hair grip, or even a pencil line will do the trick — just something to show me where you’d like an adjustment.
And if you’re not sure how to mark something up, I’m only a phone call or message away. I’m always happy to talk it through and make sure you feel confident before bringing anything in.
07766 953 216
At the moment, turnaround time is around 2–3 weeks as I work through each garment with the love and care it deserves.
Thanks so much for your understanding — and for keeping me busy doing the job I absolutely love!
Jan x
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY …
“Very quick and efficient service, would definitely recommend!”
“Went there for the first time yesterday and will DEFINITELY be returning! Very friendly and helpful staff. I can’t wait till I need to go shopping again!”
“Great friendly staff at hand and happy to help you find different fabric and knitting and other crazy crafts”
“…had my daughters prom/ball dress altered by Jan at Kettering Sewing Studio-top quality job done. Highly recommend. Thank you Jan xx”
“… was greeted by a lovely lady who helped me. I’m a new sewer and it’s great to have this shop just a few miles away. Love the choice of fabrics. Will definitely be a repeat customer”
“High quality clothing alterations and great service. They have all my haberdashery stuff too. I highly recommend them
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“Highly recommend. We took in a prom dress that needed lots of alterations after sitting in a wardrobe since 2020. Sides taken in, straps shortened and some off the length. A fantastic job was done and my daughter looked stunning. Very quick and price was fantastic. Very happy customer, thank you”
“Thank you so much for your speedy service in doing trouser alterations last minute before a wedding. Excellent quality & very much appreciated”
“Such talented seamstress’s and very reasonable priced with a quick turnaround”
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
Keep your wardrobe wearable!
If you have an item of clothing that you don’t wear because it needs a new button or a small alteration just bring it in. You will feel like you have a new piece of clothing for a fraction of the cost.
There are some wonderful clothes out there. It’s not just workwear that gets new zips and patches. It’s beautiful suits and special outfits that are being altered and repaired.
The amount of disposable fashion that gets dumped into landfill is still huge, but as a society we are slowly moving towards recycling and upcycling our clothing.
It’s a wonderful new ethos that has really taken off locally – the thought that we should keep our wardrobes going for longer, and it makes a lot of sense.
I am so proud to see an upward trend in local people who want to preserve their loved items of clothing, and it’s really heartening to see such a huge increase in the amount of alterations I am doing now.
WONDERFUL WOOL!
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on”
ALBERT EINSTEIN
MINIMUM CARD PAYMENTS
Sorry folks, it’s a sad state of affairs, but the only way I can provide card payment facilities is to go along with bank recommendation and have a minimum payment of £5.
I know this is difficult for many customers who only want the small items like buttons and ribbons, but I just can’t afford to offer the service in any other way.
The good news is that there is a new ATM right across the street, so if you do get caught without small change, it’s a short dash to get some cash.
Sew much fabric, sew little time
just a few of the products available at Kettering Sewing Studio
BLOGS AND CRAFTING PROJECTS …
Super Easy Fabric Heart!
This project is simple to make but the results are really impressive. It's perfect for someone who is new to sewing and it's a good stash buster too. If you have any pretty little scraps of fabric that you don't know how to use, this is the answer! I have created a [...]
Make a Simple Drawstring Bag
It's at this time of year that I start to think about Christmas. Don't panic this isn't a Christmas project, but the thought of approaching festivities put this bag idea in my head. It's inevitable that once the kids go back to school, the knitters will start buying wool for projects that [...]
Make-up Bag Tutorial
I feel like it's time for another tutorial, and this one is great for beginners and experienced sewers alike. I asked a friend who likes crafting to make a zipped pocket that I could photograph for this blog. I wanted to show that it could be used as a pencil case or [...]
The Benefits of Being Creative
“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” Albert Einstein I have this quote on my website, and I love it because I am passionate about sharing creative ideas and to be inspired by others in return. Einstein was a great believer in promoting creativity because he thought it was through imagination that we [...]
OPENING TIMES
MONDAY to WEDNESDAY
10.00am – 5.00pm
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THURSDAY to SATURDAY
9.30am – 5.00pm
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SUNDAY
closed