We are running sewing sessions in a (hopeful) growing number of locations. If you would like more information then email dorcasdressproject@gmail.com
These sewing sessions are a friendly and social time where people can either complete their own projects or learn new skills through pre-set topics, advertised locally. People may use our sewing equipment knowing there is technical advice at hand or bring their own sewing equipment. Each session includes:
- A space to complete your own project
- A teaching space where you are welcome to participate with the topic of the week
- A mid session refreshment break where we gather and chat together – being friends and knowing each other is important to us.
Providing a space for people to gather and sew is intended to bring local community together. Our sessions are free of charge, especially for those people with no regular income, however we do ask people who can afford it, to help cover our costs. You are also welcome to help us cover the costs for those who are unable to. It costs us about £120 to deliver each two hour session.
Each sewing group has their own WhatsApp group so we can keep in touch, share session details, term dates and build community. When you attend your first session you will be invited to join the group. We have a team of paid staff and volunteers. Please be in touch via email initially, just incase the plans for your first session change – we’d hate you to be disappointed and find no-one there. dorcasdressproject@gmail.com
Restarting week commencing September 16th 2025.
Abingdon: Dalton Barracks, Oxfordshire
This sewing hub is relocating at Dalton Barracks, near Shippon, Abingdon. These sessions run on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. email dorcasdressproject@gmail.com for more details.
Please note to access this sewing session you have to enter the airfield road off Barrow Rd, we are being hosted at the 7th Abingdon Air Scouts.
Carterton, Oxfordshire
This sewing hub is relocating at Carterton Community Centre, Marigold Square, OX18 1AX. These sessions run on Friday afternoons from 1:30-3:30pm. email dorcasdressproject@gmail.com to confirm current term dates.
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
This sewing hub is located in the Parish Rooms, at St. Mary’s church in Chipping Norton. These sessions run on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 – 11:30am. email dorcasdressproject@gmail.com for more details.
Didcot, Oxfordshire
This sewing hub is located in the Community Room at Didcot Baptist Church, 43 Wantage Rd, OX11 0BS. These sessions run on Friday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. email dorcasdressproject@gmail.com to confirm current term dates.