About Us

Ey up!

So, to introduce myself, my name is Philippa. Or Phill, Philly or Philpots. Or at Starbucks I am also known as Philip, Philippina, Philila and, strangely enough, even Amelia on occasion. That's me above. You will, more often than not, find me with a cuppa in my hand.

I have been sewing since I was old enough to hold a needle and be trusted not to swallow it and I'm certain I could sew before I could read and write. I enjoy dressmaking the most but I can turn my hand to most things stitch-related. I'm not really into all the traditional "chintzy" designs, which I think you will discover if you head to the Fabric section of the shop. I'm hoping my more modern tastes will attract some of you to give sewing a go and change your minds that sewing is an old-fashioned hobby. I also have a blog on the website, which I have to say is extremely entertaining (even if I do say so myself!) This is my first EVER blog which was started before the shop opened and what better thing to blog about than my most favourite thing in the world? Unfortunately blogging about Oasis would have its limitations given they disbanded years ago, so I have to stick with blogging about my second most favourite thing, which is sewing and everything related to sewing; fabric (oh, the oh so many fabrics!), patterns, and haberdashery. Even the word "haberdashery" is fantastic!

Since our humble beginnings in a little shop in Roberttown, Liversedge, we are so excited that we have continued to go from strength to strength since our opening in 2017 and have now moved into larger premises in Mirfield town centre, which include a purpose built workshop space and larger shop area. (Yep, even more room for fabric!!) We are 5 minutes from the M62 and are 5 minutes walk away from Mirfield train station which has direct links to Leeds, Manchester and even that London, so it's easy for you to come and see us!

I hope you enjoy scanning through all the beautiful, fabrics and haberdashery in the shop section and reading the blog and if there's anything you fancy knowing more about, let me know!

Philippa (Phill, Philly, Philpots/Philip, Philippina, Philila, Amelia) x