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Sewing Cafés Come to UK
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Published: Thursday, October 14, 2010
The launch of a new café dedicated to crafts is expected to inspire the creation of a number of similar outlets over the next few years.
Make It Glasgow in Scotland allows customers to hire a range of different appliances during their visits to the store, including sewing machines which individuals can borrow by the hour. It features multiple open areas where customers can cut and prepare their materials before getting started – a noteworthy concept given that so many of them currently lack the necessary space to properly cut, dye and layout their projects at home.
The café, which is targeted towards students, designers, beginners and cake lovers, also provides a range of seasonal workshops and classes, as well as a regular Wednesday-evening craft club.
Commenting on the project, the store's owner Ashley Wordworth, says, “We opened in September and the response has been great. People are always looking for new ways to enhance their skills and really appreciate the space and equipment we offer, particularly in the current economic climate when so many people simply don't have the money to buy their own machines.”
Customers can hire the sewing machines for £5 per hour, £7.50 for two and £10 for three. Ms Wordsworth explains, “This includes all the additional tools they will need and gives them the opportunity to continue developing their skills while they save up to purchase their own.
“Nowadays, I think it is more important than ever for businesses to look for new ways to capitalise on the growing interest in crafts. Places like this will ensure the buzz around the industry doesn't lose momentum, but continues to strengthen for as long as it possibly can,” she concludes.
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Make It Glasgow in Scotland allows customers to hire a range of different appliances during their visits to the store, including sewing machines which individuals can borrow by the hour. It features multiple open areas where customers can cut and prepare their materials before getting started – a noteworthy concept given that so many of them currently lack the necessary space to properly cut, dye and layout their projects at home.
The café, which is targeted towards students, designers, beginners and cake lovers, also provides a range of seasonal workshops and classes, as well as a regular Wednesday-evening craft club.
Commenting on the project, the store's owner Ashley Wordworth, says, “We opened in September and the response has been great. People are always looking for new ways to enhance their skills and really appreciate the space and equipment we offer, particularly in the current economic climate when so many people simply don't have the money to buy their own machines.”
Customers can hire the sewing machines for £5 per hour, £7.50 for two and £10 for three. Ms Wordsworth explains, “This includes all the additional tools they will need and gives them the opportunity to continue developing their skills while they save up to purchase their own.
“Nowadays, I think it is more important than ever for businesses to look for new ways to capitalise on the growing interest in crafts. Places like this will ensure the buzz around the industry doesn't lose momentum, but continues to strengthen for as long as it possibly can,” she concludes.
Could sewing cafés be the next big thing? What do you think? Email your thoughts to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
