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Did you know.... It is estimated that 40% of clothes made in the world are made on a Juki sewing machine?made on a juki sewing machine?

Juki the worlds biggest manufacturer of sewing machines........

And now they are in our shop in Darlington.

Juki make some incredibly strong and quiet machines for use in the home and have been built with their industrial heritage in mind.  We were amazed during our first testing and can't wait to sell you one from our local shop.  We are really impressed how good they are for the money.  Why don't you take a look?

Juki is renouned for its service and backup and can only be bought instore from sewing machine shops with a good reputation.  You can only buy these machines in our shop as they are not available to buy online.  Great news for this brand as some online sewing machine websites do not keep their promises. Did you see the BBC Watchdog programme exposing one particular shop? Not good was it?! We can however promise that our after sales service is second to none as we have been selling and servicing machines since 1922.

We have a 5 Star B&B on our premises that provides regular sewing classes.  We have a super deal for you - spend £500 get a free stay and a free workshop!!!!! Just imagine what fun you will have? So why don't you make it a day out for your new Juki machine and come stay with us? Darlington is easy to get to.  Its on the East rail line and just off the A1 motorway.

Make sewing a pleasure with Juki. When will you buy yours? 

Written by stuart young — October 07, 2012

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New Mode Bella Solids in Stock

Due to demand and countless requests to stock Basic colours, we have started off our range. Hopefully that will keep the angry mob from causing a riot in Darlington.

Buy Moda Bella Solids Online

We have carefully researched prices in the area and believed we could offer the best price on Moda Bella Basic Solids.

We are offering these at £1.90 per 1/4 meter.  This brings us in much cheeper than local shops so now you don't have to travel far. We are running the same price in shop as online so no hiked up prices when you come in to our shop.



ps. It is interesting just to play guess what color moda have called the fabric..... What do you think they will be? We particularly like the 'Zen Gray' that we think would have a more appropriate name of 'Cement Gray' but hay we are from the Industrial North East not Texas! 

Feel free to make some more colour name suggestions below. (We will send a free meter of fabric if one in particular tickles us!!)

Free Sewing Classes & 5 Star Accommodation!

 Fanci a Sewing Holiday or a crafty break, We have just what you need.

We are currently offering a Free Workshop and Free night in our 5* B&B to anybody Spending Over £400 with us.

We have the highest rated B&B in Darlington above our sewing Machine Shop and also run a whole host of classes and workshops.



Shop Online or Call us to take advantage of this offer*

UK Sewing Machines Online

Order by Phone - 01325 463630

Buy a Machine get a free Sewing Holiday! Buy 2 machines and you both qualify for the offer!


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The return of the legend

 Lotus In Store Now!!!!!


Elna is proud to introduce the New Elna Lotus. The original Lotus was sold to over one million customers and it is still the only sewing machine displayed in the MOMA in New York.

Taking its lead from the original Elna Lotus this fully computerised new model is packed with innovative features. From the flaps which drift slowly down at the touch of a button and when closed, form a hard protective cover, to the unique spool loading system which is hidden away behind one of the two interactive touch screens. It’s even been designed with a central needle bar for added sewing stability.

Market research determined the most popular 18 stitches, that plenty of built in storage was a must and that an automatic thread trimmer would provide that professional finish. Add to those, a maximum speed controller, an automatic needle threader, a lock stitch feature, a needle up/down facility and a start/stop button and you have the complete package.

Order Elna Lotus Now

This new Lotus is a triumph in simplicity, in elegance of design and in the user friendly concept it embodies. The essentials, nothing more, nothing less. 



Our Lotus, First Impression!

on opening the Box, the ELNA Lotus strikes as a machine of quality. it is extremely well made to there high Swiss standard and follows lots of styling tips from its original. it is slightly bigger than the original but is still compact enough for class and very easy to pack up and take with you. one main point not portrayed enough in the literature is the full length free arm with the whole table sliding off when not required. 

More photos.


a wee video of the opening. oooooooh


UK Sewing - back and better than ever!

Hello!  Did you miss us?  Rumours that the UK Sewing site was commandeered by the Kremlin have been greatly exaggerated.  We had a few technical issues, and decided that we could use this as an opportunity to build again from scratch and give you all the best possible online sewing experience.  And here we are!

So how about a brief rundown of what's going on in the UK Sewing shop this week?

Like most of the UK, we're gearing up for the Olympics with our special Union Jack Quilt - we're going to be teaching people how to make this in one of our classes at The Old Tailor, so keep an eye on the timetable if you're interested in showing your patriotism this summer in a classy, home-made sort of way:


That one in the window there has generated quite a buzz, we even had a reporter drop in to ask us about it!


And speaking of quilting, we've just got some very cool new summery quilt fabric in the shop, lots of nice pastel colours and particularly great patterns for baby-related shenanigans.  We'll have these listed online a.s.a.p., but meanwhile feel free to pop into the shop for a gander:


We're also drinking lots of coffee while we try to keep up with updating all of our products on the new website, including our huge range of YKK zips:


... as well as enough sewing machine thread to reach to the moon and back.  Well, almost.  Probably.  We've got cotton thread and silk thread, Gutermann and Madeira, in every possible colour.  No, really:



Well I'd better get back to work.  We'll keep this blog updated with what we're upto in and around the shop, so please check back regularly or better yet pop in for a browse and a chat.  In the meantime, happy sewing!

- The UK Sewing Team