A free, gentle sewing & wellbeing group for women experiencing mental health.

A calm, creative space for women to slow down, learn new skills, and feel part of something meaningful.

Threads of Strength is a free weekly sewing and textile craft group based in our Liverpool studio, designed for women who may be living with mental health challenges, neurodivergence (diagnosed or undiagnosed), grief, trauma, or long-term isolation, and who are currently not economically active.

This is a space where you can simply come as you are.

No pressure. No expectations. No experience needed.

What to Expect:

Each session runs for two hours and offers a gentle, supportive environment where you can learn practical sewing and textile skills at your own pace.

You might make craft items, explore upcycling or contribute to charity projects. We will use sewing machines and hand sewing techniques. We will explore crafts such as crochet, macrame and more.

There is absolutely no pressure to finish anything, and no requirement to attend every week. You are welcome to book onto as many or as few sessions as you like.

Who This Is For:

This group is designed for women who may be experiencing any of the below and have been economically inactive for 6+ months.

Anxiety or depression

Neurodivergence (diagnosed or undiagnosed)

Bereavement or significant life loss

Trauma, including CPTSD

Long periods of isolation or time away from work

A need for gentle structure, connection, and creativity

If you feel you would benefit from a calm, welcoming space to reconnect with yourself and others, you are warmly invited.

A Supportive Creative Space

Our sessions are intentionally relaxed and friendly. There is no formal teaching environment or pressure to perform — just steady, supportive guidance from experienced tutors who are there to help when you need it.

We provide all materials, so you can simply turn up and take part.

You’ll also find:

Complimentary tea and coffee

A welcoming group atmosphere

Patient, supportive tutors

A focus on wellbeing as much as creativity

Your Space, Your Pace

We understand that everyone’s energy and capacity can change from week to week. That’s why attendance is completely flexible. Come when you feel able, skip when you need rest — you will always be welcomed back.

This is a space to build confidence, learn new skills, and gently reconnect with creativity and community in a way that feels safe for you.

Join Us

Friday afternoons 12:30pm-2:30pm

You are free to leave earlier if needed.

If this feels like something you would benefit from, you are warmly invited to join us. There is a maximum of 15 women on each session. Please cancel your space latest the night before if you can no longer attend, there will be no judgment.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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