Sewing Escapes with Gill Thomas

Sewing Escapes with Gill Thomas Sewing events and activities, including retreats, workshops and socials, offering you the perfect Sewing Escape. Hi I'm Gill and I LOVE sewing.

Come & socialise, have fun, learn and sew in a relaxed atmosphere. You might recognise me from The Great British Sewing Bee or from Instagram (). I want to share my passion for sewing and help people to connect, socialise, have fun and sew in a relaxed atmosphere.

01/12/2025

✨ Big news, sewing lovers! ✨
The Christmas Fairy (aka Gill 😄) has sprinkled some extra magic and opened up TWO bonus Sewing Day Escape dates!
Whether it’s a Christmas gift, a treat for you, or a not-so-subtle hint… these days are pure joy for anyone who loves to sew.
🎄🧵✨
Limited spots available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
27 Dec 2025 (Saturday) - comment “Yes” and I’ll message you the link
25 Jan 2026 (Sunday) - comment “Yes” and I’ll message you the link
Come sew, chat, laugh & leave overflowing with sewing happiness. 💛

✨ Big news, sewing lovers! ✨ The Christmas Fairies (aka Gill 😄) have sprinkled some extra magic and opened up TWO bonus ...
01/12/2025

✨ Big news, sewing lovers! ✨
The Christmas Fairies (aka Gill 😄) have sprinkled some extra magic and opened up TWO bonus Sewing Day Escape dates!
Whether it’s a Christmas gift, a treat for you, or a not-so-subtle hint… these days are pure joy for anyone who loves to sew.
🎄🧵✨
Limited spots available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
27 Dec 2025 (Saturday) - Grab your place here: https://Dec2025DayEscape.eventbrite.co.uk
25 Jan 2026 (Sunday) - Grab your spot here: https://DayEscapeJan2026.eventbrite.co.uk
Come sew, chat, laugh & leave overflowing with sewing happiness. 💛

👋 Hello lovely sewists — whether you’re new here or have been following for a while, I just wanted to say hi and reintro...
28/09/2025

👋 Hello lovely sewists — whether you’re new here or have been following for a while, I just wanted to say hi and reintroduce myself!

I’m Gill, and I run Sewing Escapes — UK-based sewing retreats and day escapes designed for people who love to sew.

Whether you come solo or with a friend, join a full retreat or a relaxing day escape, it’s all about sewing without stress, meeting like-minded people, and soaking up inspiration in a gorgeous, welcoming sewing room.

✨ No pressure, no judgement — just sewing, support, and plenty of laughter.

If that sounds like your kind of escape, here’s how to join in:

✉️ Comment “Yes” below and I’ll DM you info to join the mailing list — be the first to hear about new dates!

🧵 Visit www.sewingescapes.co.uk to see upcoming dates and book your spot.

📆 Want to join a fully booked date? Email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list.

💬 Got questions? Just pop me a message — I’d love to hear from you! Gill 💕

🧵✨ Sewing Retreat ✨🧵Gill & Vicki are back in March with a cosy, creative sewing retreat at the beautiful Mount Pleasant,...
06/08/2025

🧵✨ Sewing Retreat ✨🧵
Gill & Vicki are back in March with a cosy, creative sewing retreat at the beautiful Mount Pleasant, Doncaster!

This is your time to relax, create, and connect with like-minded makers.
Expect:
🧵 Inspiring demos, hints and tips
☕ Cosy sewing chats
🛏️ Gorgeous accommodation
✂️ Limited numbers to create an intimate, relaxed, and inspiring atmosphere

Book your place here:
https://SewingRetreatMarch2026.eventbrite.co.uk

For anyone wanting to live their best sewing life, come and join me on a sewing escape!I've been a busy 🐝 and put some n...
25/07/2025

For anyone wanting to live their best sewing life, come and join me on a sewing escape!

I've been a busy 🐝 and put some new dates out, and you can get yourself booked now! 📅

📌 All my sewing escapes are available to book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sewing-escapes-gill-thomas-69279877023

📧Any dates that are fully booked then send me an email to join the waiting list. This is definitely worth doing, sometimes people change their mind or have other things that come up. Email me at [email protected]

✂️💕Happy sewing!
Gill x

Really looking forward to this!! It’s this Saturday 19th July 10am to 4pm
16/07/2025

Really looking forward to this!! It’s this Saturday 19th July 10am to 4pm

We asked “How would you describe your experience at the retreat?”You said “Loved Every Moment!”Could there be a bigger c...
06/07/2025

We asked “How would you describe your experience at the retreat?”

You said “Loved Every Moment!”

Could there be a bigger compliment?! It brings us SO much joy reading review like this!!

We are getting excited for another retreat in less than a weeks time!

What would you like to know about our Sewing Escape retreats? Let us know in the comments

Well May’s retreat was a little bit of a surprise when we both turned up in an unofficial ‘uniform’. Which made us both ...
29/06/2025

Well May’s retreat was a little bit of a surprise when we both turned up in an unofficial ‘uniform’. Which made us both chuckle!

Gill is wearing the Regalia blouse from Sew house seven in the Flower Garden cotton designed by Vicki.

Vicki is wearing the Fabric Godmother Peony dress in the same fabric.

Gill paired her blouse with her oxbow jeans which is also another pattern by Sew House Seven.

Have you tried any of these patterns before?

We are busy getting excited for our next retreat which is in July!

🧵🪡Some of the lovely sewers busy sewing out the Day escapes! 🪡🧵These are a one day event where you can come and spend th...
22/06/2025

🧵🪡Some of the lovely sewers busy sewing out the Day escapes! 🪡🧵

These are a one day event where you can come and spend the day sewing, chatting and making new friends.

⭐️The dates available for 2025 are currently sold out but comment below ‘mailing list’ to be added to the mailing list and find out first about new dates!⭐️

💕Another amazing sewing day escape yesterday 🐝 ✂️Lots of sewing inspiration and chat, just a great way to spend a Sunday...
26/05/2025

💕Another amazing sewing day escape yesterday 🐝 ✂️

Lots of sewing inspiration and chat, just a great way to spend a Sunday🧵🪡

There are two dates that still have some availability:
🧵Sunday 28th September - book your place here https://SewingDayEscapeSept25.eventbrite.co.uk
🪡Sunday 23rd November - book your place here https://SewingDayEscapeNov25.eventbrite.co.uk

All my Day Escapes take place in Doncaster at Sprotbrough Venues

I hope to see you there!
Gill 💕

Address

Doncaster

Website

https://sewingwithgill.co.uk/, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sewing-escapes-gill-thomas-6

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