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Workshops, Dressmaking Classes and Talks

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Be inspired by our textile exhibitions, displays and competitions

200 specialist exhibitors

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Curated by Mollie Makes

The team behind Mollie Makes will be bringing a series of displays from some of the magazines most popular crochet contributors including Katie Jones, Sewyeah Social Club and The Fibre lounge.

Over 240 Textile Workshops

Take part in one of our 240 workshops taught be critically acclaimed tutors. There are classes on crochet, knitting, dressmaking, embroidery, needlework, fabric printing and more. The workshops are…

The Stitch Stage

Join us on the Stitch Stage and watch demos from the sewing, knitting and crochet stars of social media and TV including TV’s John Scott and Esme Young.

The Dressmaking Competition

Enter the dressmaking competition and have your creation displayed at the brand new Stitch Festival. There are three categories to choose from Evening Wear, knitwear and Sustainable wearable art. …

The Upcycling Challenge

Watch our tutors race each other and the clock to create a new outfit out of something old. The Tutor challenge will take place on The Stitch Stage.

What People Say

Had a fantastic day on Friday at Olympia, meeting up with my friends from Essex & myself travelling from South Wales. Purchased some gorgeous yarns and patterns - now looking…

John Smith

Had a fantastic day on Friday at Olympia, meeting up with my friends from Essex & myself travelling from South Wales. Purchased some gorgeous yarns and patterns - now looking…

John Smith