Sewing Retreats
At Railway Rooms, Kingussie
​Our sewing retreats, set in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, are a great opportunity to start new projects, learn new skills and meet some amazing crafty people! Held at the boutique hostel, Railway Rooms, in Kingussie these 2 night retreats are a fantastic craft holiday. ​
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About the Retreats
Each retreat has a theme - whether that's bag making, dressmaking, quilting or even just general sewing. There are set times for workshops plus additional demonstrations and mini workshops.
Most retreats* include materials, haberdashery and patterns - as well as machines, tools & equipment. You will have the opportunity to choose materials before you arrive and for some projects pieces will be cut in advance so you can focus on sewing. You also have the option to bring your own machine.
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You will be staying at Kingussie's renovated station building, Railway Rooms - a comfortable boutique hostel with en-suite rooms, a full self catering kitchen & mini galley kitchens and a large social room where we will host our workshops and meals. There is even an outdoor seating area and fire pit to enjoy the Cairngorm evenings. Each participant will receive their own room, choice of double or twin. There is an accessible room and a number of first floors rooms available.
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Each retreat includes a first night evening meal - provided by amazing local chef Aggie of Heavy Metal Munchies. A continental breakfast and lunches for days 2 & 3 are provided. There is a selection of tea, coffee and home baking available throughout the retreat.
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Additions
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Extra Guests - If you would like to bring a friend or family member to the retreat you can do this for an additional charge of £150 which includes accommodation & meals. They will not be able to participate in workshops
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Extra Night - It may be possible to book an extra nights stay at the end of the retreat - however the venue must be booked as a whole (single rooms cannot be reserved). Please let us know if you are interested in an extra night & we can divide the cost between the number of participants interested.
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*Our Sewing Time Retreats are designed so you can bring your own project to work on so we do not provide materials etc. There are opportunities to buy materials, haberdashery & patterns at discounted prices.
Upcoming Retreats
Bags for beginners
In this retreat we will learn the basics of bag making - developing skills that are used in a variety of bag patterns.
We will make My First Tote from Country Cow Designs - learning to add handles and sew box corners. Then we will make the Zipper Pouch from Kandou Patterns - learning to insert a zip. Both patterns come in a variety of sizes & are great staples for any bag maker.
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This retreat is ideal for beginner sewists who want to venture into bag making.
Skills required include being able to thread your machine and sew straight seams.
Materials will be selected prior to the retreat. For the tote bag you will receive patterned & plain fabric plus cotton webbing for handles. For the pouch you will receive a fat quarter bundle, zip tape & pull. Interfacing & thread for all projects will also be provided
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Included in the retreat:
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Four sewing workshops, plus an optional welcome craft
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All materials, hardware & haberdashery required for all four workshops
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Accommodation at Railway Rooms
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Meals: Breakfast (Tues & Weds), Lunch (Tues & Weds) and Dinner (Mon)
Monday 23rd - Wednesday 25th March 2026
Cost
Retreat Participant: £625
Additional Non-Participating Guest: £150
