Sew Positive

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

We’re so excited to share this reel about Sew Positive (UK Charity), our exhibition and what volunteering with us is like.

Thank you to brilliant Charlie B Videography for filming and editing this so totally brilliantly - he’s interning with our new tenants at Cambridge Chronicles and we are delighted to showcase and support emerging creative talent like Charlie’s. His details are on the reel!

Please do share with people who may need the sort of support we can offer to show what we are doing together.

02/04/2026

Missed our exhibition…..? We got your back!

22/03/2026

This is our amazing trustee Joseph Barker-Sherry who will be running the for us in just 5 weeks 💪🏼🏃🏽🧵🤞🏼🎉👟

Joseph is raising funds for us to provide services to people in our city who are isolated and often struggle to engage with statutory services to support mental health, particularly men. Having a creative space to have those conversations is so important when 3 out of 4 attempts to take life across th UK are by men.

One of our participants said “Men’s Hems has really helped me connect with other people. I am relatively isolated in my work (which is mostly at home) and have a complex and difficult family life. I don’t get much opportunity to socialise. Men’s Hems has given me a chance to just sit and be with other people in a similar situation. Sometimes I’m quiet there, sometimes I have a 2 hour chat. But I always look forward to it.”

Thank you so much Joseph 🤩

20/03/2026

The brilliant thing about making your own clothes is you get to choose the design, fabric, fit, and most importantly - the amount of pockets! Our runner Isla .creates shares why supporting us is so important:

“I’ve run two half marathons for Sew Positive, and now I take on the London Marathon! I might have finally lost it!
Truly, I just love this charity and want to support them in any way I can. I’ve seen firsthand the amazing work they do and know personally how crafts can help your mental health. With a degree in costume, and business in crochet and knitting, I love the peace they give me, and am very grateful for how they’ve helped me overcome loneliness. So now I fundraise to help others, like Sew Positive participants.”

Come and support Isla at our exhibition on Sat 28th where you can see her suit as part of the exhibition and buy her makes to support her fundraising! 💙🧵🤩🎉🙏🏻

19/03/2026

From buying masks from us in lockdown… to handing over a knitted intestine mid-dinner 🧶 🍽️

Grateful to for supporting Sew Positive from the very beginning - and still championing the power of creativity.

This piece (beautifully made by Burwell WI) is a perfect example of how creative arts can help us understand our bodies and health in a way that really connects.

Come and see it (and more!) at our exhibition next Saturday 👀

17/03/2026

When is a Messenger Bag not a Messenger Bag?

Volunteer Mike shared, 'I crafted this bag from upcycled gloves from when I was a baker, using a crank sewing machine while on holiday in Portugal!’

We're gearing up for our exhibition on Sat 28 March at , exploring the connection between stitching, mental health, and community. Here's a peek at our Men's Hems group working on finishing touches.

Tune in tomorrow for more exhibit teasers! Save the date and join us for an inspiring day of handmade projects and stories .

🧑🏻‍🍳🧵

02/03/2026

Join us on Saturday 10am-1pm for a ‘Sewcialise with Nature’ free session!

This is a free event for National Lottery players to see projects where local funding has been awarded. Booking is essential and entry with lottery ticket.

No sewing skills required and our tutor Reggie and volunteers will help create a lovely leaf with you!

02/03/2026

Do you live in the Queen Edith’s area? We have three free visible mending and mindful sewing sessions taking place starting this week with our tutor Jemma , in a collaboration with Queen Edith’s Community Forum. 🤩🧵🤩

What to expect?

** Free stitching on hoops, learn basic embroidery stitches

** Mixed media flowers in mini hoops using fabric scraps, buttons, beads and bows.

** Visible mending using embroidery and appliqué techniques to create a mending sampler.

Booking essential via email on flier (not through Sew Positive).

02/03/2026

Do you live in the Queen Edith’s area? We have three FREE visible mending and mindful sewing sessions taking place starting this week with our tutor Jemma, in a collaboration with Queen Edith's Community Forum at .

What to expect?

** Free stitching on hoops, learn basic embroidery stitches

** Mixed media flowers in mini hoops using fabric scraps, buttons, beads and bows.

** Visible mending using embroidery and appliqué techniques to create a mending sampler.

Booking essential via email on flier (not through Sew Positive).