WELCOME

Hello, and welcome to Make New and Mend Online

Bespoke dressmaking, alterations, soft furnishings and upholstery. Purveyor of branded fabrics, haberdashery and workshops and Sewcials

Latest Fabrics

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Here’s a selection of our newest additions.

Repairs and Alterations Service

I offer a bespoke alterations and repairs service, covering clothing, upholstery and soft furnishings.

Dressmaking and Soft Furnishings

I offer bespoke garment and soft furnishing makes from scratch.

About us

Make New and Mend was born on the West Coast of Cumbria in February 2020. Yes, we opened two weeks before the pandemic lock down, but that did not stop us! Through Covid we worked with volunteers making masks, providing boredom boxes and a whole range of other permitted activities which at the end earned us an award from the High Sheriff of Cumbria!

Make New and Mend’s ethos revolves around accessibility, dressmaking, upholstery, soft furnishings and crafts available to everyone from beginner to advanced. We combine affordability with opportunity to purchase branded fabrics at a reasonable price and to develop skills which are mindful and productive, great for calming the mind whilst igniting inspiration. We have also adopted the re-new, re-use and recycle model….as they say, every little helps.

In 2025 the business moved to Shifnal in Shropshire…longf story, best told in person, and yes, we have a physical shop! So, if you’re in the area please drop in and say ‘Hi’…..

Penny

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Our Fabrics

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Upcoming Events

We provide a range of workshops and events…..Here’s what’s going on….
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About Penny

From the start of the project and its continuation now, the ethos has always and continues to be about Re-new, Re-use, Re-cycle, Re-invest, Re-integrate and Re-generate, giving the community an opportunity to participate in all these activities, learn new skills and enjoy the company of others, making new friendships and sharing thoughts, ideas, and skills.
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