The Sewing Room offers studio membership for fashion designers, textile artists, pattern makers, machinists and fashion /textile hobbyists seeking a quiet, spacious and inspiring space to work on their projects.
Whether you're freelancing, building a small business, or just looking for a space to create, our memberships are designed to offer flexible access to a well equipped studio without the full-time commitment or cost of private studio hire.
What's included :
- 2 Fully automated Jack industrial straight stitch machines, plus various domestic sewing machines (with drop feed)
- 1 industrial overlocker & 2 domestic overlockers
- 1 large cutting table, 2 pattern cutting tables, workbench and sewing tables.
- Powerful steam iron
- Mannequins
- Library of fashion & textile books, shared Google calendar for studio and resource booking
- Personal storage space for work in progress.
- Your own artist section on The Island website and opportunities to be part of the Island community through exhibitions and other events.
- Tea and coffee making facilities with fridge and microwave in the communal part of The Island.
- 20% discount on courses and workshops or private hire if you would like to use the space to teach your own classes.
Whether you're freelancing, building a small business, or just looking for a space to create, our memberships are designed to offer flexible access to a well equipped studio without the full-time commitment or cost of private studio hire.
What's included :
- 2 Fully automated Jack industrial straight stitch machines, plus various domestic sewing machines (with drop feed)
- 1 industrial overlocker & 2 domestic overlockers
- 1 large cutting table, 2 pattern cutting tables, workbench and sewing tables.
- Powerful steam iron
- Mannequins
- Library of fashion & textile books, shared Google calendar for studio and resource booking
- Personal storage space for work in progress.
- Your own artist section on The Island website and opportunities to be part of the Island community through exhibitions and other events.
- Tea and coffee making facilities with fridge and microwave in the communal part of The Island.
- 20% discount on courses and workshops or private hire if you would like to use the space to teach your own classes.
You can book a studio tour or express your interest using the link below. If you can't make the studio tour dates, other dates can be booked by arrangement - please use the contact button at the top of the page.
Monthly Mebership Options
There's a range of monthly membership options. All include access to our fully equipped studio space, perosnal storage space, a welcome induction, plus a generous 20% discount on courses & private hire.
There's a range of monthly membership options. All include access to our fully equipped studio space, perosnal storage space, a welcome induction, plus a generous 20% discount on courses & private hire.
Tier |
Hours |
Price |
Cost per hour |
Taster /Occasional User |
12.5 |
£48 |
£3.84 |
Studio Starter |
25 |
£60 |
£2.40 |
Pro Maker / Regular User |
50 |
£95 |
£1.90 |
Full Creative/Professional Access Frequent User |
100 |
£145 |
£1.45 |