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Meet the Creative Team

We have an amazing creative team of people Making-it Happen! Whether its on the shop floor, teaching a workshop or working on an alteration, we pride ourselves on providing an excellent, friendly service. Shopping with a small business means you get to make a connection with creative and passionate humans, so come by and say hello!

Jackie

Founder & Magic Maker

Meet Jackie, our fabulous founder!

Jackie has an extensive background in theatrical costume, touring and working in theatres all over the country. She then went on to train as a teacher in Art and Textiles, working for 15 years in the U.K. and across the globe in America, the Middle East and Prague. During this time she dreamt up the idea of Make-it Happen before returning to the U.K to make it a reality!

Jackie leads our children's and adults sewing, dressmaking classes and textile workshops sharing her expert knowledge of all things fashion and textiles. She is fully qualified to work with children and has a chaperone license.

Cynthia

Mother Hen

Cynthia is the backbone of Make-it Happen, always helping our customers to find what they need! She ignited Jackie's passion for textiles and creativity at a young age, showing her how to sew and use a machine. Cynthia takes on many challenges in our alterations such as custom cushions, curtains and tricky repairs, she has a solution to every problem! When Cynthia is not at Make-it Happen, she's planting up beautiful blooms for Leominster in Bloom.

Christie

Creative Team

Christie is a friendly face on the shop floor and always on hand to help. Christie is a graduate of Hereford College of Arts, where she completed her degree in Textile Design. When she's not at Make-it Happen, Christie is running her Etsy shop, Wayfinding Creations, making beautifully detailed mouse ears for your trip to 'The Happiest Place on Earth'. She makes them in a range of themes, we just love their intricate designs and fun colours combinations!

www.wayfindingcreations.etsy.com

@wayfindingcreations

Millie

Creative Team

Millie joined the team in early 2022, after graduating in Textile Design from Hereford College of Arts in 2021. Millie loves all things fabric and colour and can help you find the perfect fabric for your project! Outside of Make-it Happen, Millie is a Designer - Maker specialising in hand weaving.

She creates hand woven textiles for interiors, from cushions to wall hangings. She also works on bespoke fabric orders, designing one off fabrics to bring a positive and calming influence to peoples homes.

www.milliemorgan.uk

@milliemorgan_textiles

Our Services

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Fabrics & Haberdashery

Pop in to see us and get all your fabric, haberdashery, notions and trims! We also have a range of arts and craft supplies as well as seasonal craft kits and decorations. We are continuously getting new stock in, so come in regularly to see our new fabrics and notions!

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Art & Textile Workshops

Join us for a wonderful workshop! We have workshops in dressmaking, felting, embroidery, crochet and more. All happening in our studio, above our Hereford shop. We also have lots of kids workshops to get your little ones in creative zone!

King Cole Knitting Patterns & Wool

We now stock a lovely range of King Cole wools and knitting patterns. Watch this space as we expand our range in the coming months!

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Sewing Machine Servicing & Repairs

We offer sewing machine / overlocker repairs and servicing with our repair expert to keep your machine running smoothly. Any model, any make, any age! Bring your machine in to us to see how we can help, or give us a call if you need help with collection and delivery.

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Parties & Private Workshops

We can host a private party workshop for you and friends in our large studio. Come and celebrate your hen-do, baby shower or special birthday with us! See our private party page for a selection of party packages, we can also fun arty, crafty goody bags!

Official Simplicity Sewing Pattern Stockist

Simplicity Sewing Patterns are perfect as they not only have patterns that are simple & easy to follow, but they have a great range of designs for women, men, children, animals, crafts and home items.

We stock the full range so whatever you want to make, we can help you.

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Gift Vouchers

To buy a gift voucher come into our shop or buy online! They make the perfect present for a creative friend or family member, and can be used in the shop or for a workshop. You can choose the amount on the Gift Voucher and get a physical paper voucher to gift to them.

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Textile Talks

Our founder Jackie's background as a teacher comes in handy when offering external talks and workshops. She has given textile & career talks to a number of local WI groups, textile organisations & schools. She can also run workshops and demonstrations for local groups / organisations, such as Brownies and Rainbows, in their venue, get in touch to find out more.

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Local Partnerships

We love working & supporting other local businesses! We have worked with Geek Retreat, Laura Gale Dance & Drama, The Courtyard, Hereford, The Enchanted Group, Regal Theatre, Tenbury Wells, The Children's Bookshelf, Hereford Bid, Maylord Orchards, Hereford Etsy Team & Sissoo Organic. We also love local artists running workshops in our Studio.

Bridal & Prom Alterations

We offer a full range of expert alterations for bridal dresses, bridesmaids, mother of the bride, grooms, prom dresses and more.

We also offer custom embroidery services, to add an extra special touch with personalised keepsakes.

Clothing Alterations & Repairs

Bring in your garments to be altered and see how we can help you. From taking up hems to adjusting seams, we've seen it all! We also offer repair services such as darning holes, mending with patches and more.

Hereford City Gift Card

We accept the Hereford City Gift Card, the perfect gift for a Herefordian! This great incentive run by Hereford City Life can be spent in lots of shops in Hereford, promoting local business. A great gift for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions!

"Outstanding! Simply gorgeous display of everything you could ever dream of. And more! So far removed from the dusty old haberdashery shops of yesteryear. I only went in to have a dress altered, but there's enough there to get anyone enthused with sewing and craft. Fabulous engaging staff and all sorts of workshops to try. A real gem in Hereford."

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