Sew Relaxing

Sewing Retreat Days at Marston Farm Hotel

A peaceful day of sewing, wonderful food and time entirely for you

Sew Relaxing – Sewing Retreat Days

Looking for the perfect sewing escape? Join The Fabric Vault for Sew Relaxing, our wonderfully unhurried sewing retreat days, now held at the peaceful Marston Farm Hotel near Sutton Coldfield.

From 8am until 9pm, the day is entirely yours to sew, chat, enjoy delicious food and spend time with people who understand exactly why a day surrounded by fabric and sewing machines feels so special.

There are no set projects to complete and no timetable telling you what you should be making. Bring the project you would love to work on, settle into your sewing space and enjoy the rare luxury of having the whole day ahead of you.

We will be there throughout the retreat to offer help, encouragement and friendly guidance whenever you need it, while the team at Marston Farm Hotel take care of us with wonderful food, unlimited tea and coffee and warm, personal hospitality.

You can join us for one day or turn it into a two-day sewing escape, with an optional overnight stay at the hotel.

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Future dates:
13th September 2026
8th and 9th November 2026

A Peaceful New Home

Sew Relaxing has found a new home at Marston Farm Hotel, a welcoming country hotel surrounded by gardens and Warwickshire countryside.

It is smaller, quieter and wonderfully personal – the perfect place to leave everyday life behind and enjoy uninterrupted sewing time.

The official hotel website highlights its countryside setting, gardens and peaceful atmosphere.

Your Project, Your Pace

Bring whatever you would love to work on, whether that is a new project, a long-neglected work in progress or something you simply never seem to find time to finish at home.

There are no organised projects and no pressure to keep up with anyone else. This is your sewing time, and you can spend it exactly as you choose.

Friendly Help When You Need It

We know how frustrating it can be when one small problem stops a whole project, so we will be nearby throughout the retreat to offer practical help, reassurance and another pair of eyes whenever you need them.

You are equally welcome to sew independently, enjoy the company around you and simply ask for help when something has you completely puzzled.

Wonderful Food Throughout the Day

From morning refreshments to afternoon tea with scones, unlimited tea and coffee and a two-course evening meal in the hotel restaurant, you will be looked after throughout the day.

There is no need to pack meals, search for somewhere to eat or interrupt your sewing. Everything is ready for you to relax and enjoy (all dietary requirement are catered for).

A Different Kind of Retreat

Sew Relaxing is not a taught workshop and it is not a day filled with organised activities. It is something much simpler and, we think, increasingly precious – a whole day when you can stop, settle down with your sewing and allow somebody else to take care of everything around you.

Marston Farm Hotel does not have a spa, because this new chapter of Sew Relaxing is purely about the sewing. It is about a quiet hotel, a welcoming room, beautiful food, friendly company and hours of creative time without the usual interruptions waiting for you at home.

Whether you sew from 8am until 9pm, spend part of the day chatting, take a walk in the gardens or sit quietly with a cup of tea, the day is yours.

At a Glance – Sew Relaxing

A full day of creativity, companionship and calm at Marston Farm Hotel, beginning at 8am and finishing at 9pm.

Choose a one-day retreat or enjoy two full days of sewing, with optional accommodation available at the hotel. Bring your own projects, settle into your sewing space and enjoy delicious meals, unlimited refreshments and friendly help whenever you need it.

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Sew Relaxing takes place at:
Marston Farm Hotel
Bodymoor Heath Lane
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Bodymoor Heath
Sutton Coldfield
B76 9JD

Each retreat day runs from 8am until 9pm.

You can attend for one day or book both days as a two-day sewing retreat.

13th September 2026
8th and 9th November 2026

Places are limited to ensure that everyone has a comfortable sewing space and access to help when needed.

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Your Sew Relaxing retreat includes:

Your own sewing space from 8am until 9pm
Morning refreshments
Buffet lunch
Afternoon tea with scones
Unlimited tea and coffee throughout the day
A two-course evening meal in the hotel restaurant
A drink with your evening meal
Friendly sewing support from The Fabric Vault whenever you need it
Free time to work on projects of your own choice
Free hotel parking

The day has been designed so that you can arrive, settle down and concentrate on your sewing while we and the hotel team take care of everything else.

The hotel confirms that it offers gardens, a restaurant and on-site parking in its countryside setting.

We want you to be able to arrive, settle into your space and concentrate on your sewing without having to bring your entire sewing room with you.

During Sew Relaxing, you will have access to:

Irons and ironing boards
Cutting mats and cutting tables
Rotary cutters and fabric scissors
Patchwork rulers and general measuring equipment
Quilting clamps and clips
Dressmaking mannequins
Extension leads and convenient access to power
Plenty of table space for sewing
Separate space for cutting and preparing your projects
General sewing tools and equipment to help with your projects
Friendly help and advice from The Fabric Vault throughout the day

You are welcome to use the shared equipment whenever you need it, although you may still prefer to bring your own favourite scissors, rotary cutter or specialist ruler.

Please bring your own sewing machine unless you have added sewing machine hire to your booking.

Sew Relaxing – One-Day Option
One retreat day: £120

Sew Relaxing – Two-Day Option
Both retreat days: £180

Optional extras include sewing machine hire and overnight accommodation at Marston Farm Hotel.

Hotel rooms are available from £60 per room, with breakfast available for an additional £10 per person.

Full accommodation options and prices are clearly shown when booking and are subject to availability.

Bring the sewing project or projects you would like to work on, together with the fabric, thread, pattern and equipment needed to complete them.

We recommend bringing:

Your sewing machine and/or overlocker, foot control and power lead, unless you have booked machine hire
Your current sewing project or a selection of projects
Fabrics, threads, patterns and instructions
Scissors, rotary cutter and your usual sewing tools
Extension table or specialist machine feet if you normally use them
Glasses, magnifier or task light if needed
Any medication or personal items you may require during the day

Please make sure your sewing machine is safe and in good working order.

If you are unsure whether you have everything you need, contact us before the retreat and we will be happy to help.

Sew Relaxing is a welcoming retreat for people who love sewing and would enjoy having an entire day set aside for it.

You can work independently, sit with friends or come alone and meet other people who understand the joy of fabric, thread and a project slowly coming together.

Some guests arrive with an ambitious list of things they hope to complete. Others bring one project, take their time, stop regularly for tea and enjoy having nowhere else they need to be. Both are absolutely fine.

There are no deadlines, no competition and no expectation that you must finish anything. The purpose of the day is simply to enjoy your sewing and leave feeling rested, encouraged and perhaps a little more creative than when you arrived.

Our New Home – Marston Farm Hotel

Marston Farm Hotel is situated in the Warwickshire countryside, close to Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, the M42 and Birmingham.

The smaller, peaceful setting gives Sew Relaxing a wonderfully personal atmosphere. We will have our own room for sewing, meals and refreshments will be prepared by the hotel team, and those who would like to stay overnight can add accommodation to their booking.

The hotel is surrounded by gardens and has views towards the nearby canal, giving you the opportunity to step outside, stretch your legs and enjoy a little fresh air before returning to your sewing.

Marston Farm Hotel
Bodymoor Heath Lane
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Bodymoor Heath
Sutton Coldfield
B76 9JD

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FAQs

We know trying something new—or booking time for yourself—can come with a few questions. That’s why we’ve pulled together answers to the most common things we’re asked about Sew Relaxing.
From what to bring, to how the day flows, you’ll find the details below. Still unsure? Get in touch with us — we’re always happy to help!

No. Sew Relaxing is suitable for different levels of sewing experience, but it is not a formal taught workshop.

You should bring a project that is suitable for your current level. We will be available to help when you become stuck, explain a technique or support you with a problem, but you will not be following a set lesson throughout the day.

Absolutely. Many guests attend on their own, and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming.

You will have your own sewing space, but there will also be plenty of opportunity to chat, share ideas and meet other people who love sewing.

Yes! Please tell us about allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when you book.

We will pass the information to Marston Farm Hotel, but please contact us before booking if your requirements are complex or you would like to check what can be provided.

We have all experienced times like this, when our machine decides not to do as we ask of it.

We will always try to help with minor problems, threading, tension and general machine difficulties.

However, we cannot guarantee that a faulty machine can be repaired during the retreat. If we are unable to sort the issue then you will be able to use one of our spare machines.

You are very welcome to bring hand sewing, embroidery, English paper piecing or another portable textile project.

It is your retreat, and you can spend the day working on whatever makes you happy.

The day is deliberately unhurried, and you do not have to sew continuously.

Meals, refreshments, conversations and breaks naturally divide the day, and you are welcome to step outside, relax or simply sit with a cup of tea whenever you choose.

From talking to our previous sewers they say the time will fly by, that they took plenty of breaks and were chatting to other participants and they couldn’t believe how quickly the day went by and how much they have achieved.

No. Marston Farm Hotel does not have a spa.

Sew Relaxing is now entirely focused on peaceful sewing time, lovely food, friendly company and the pleasure of being looked after throughout the day.

Yes. An optional hotel room can be added to either the one-day or two-day booking.

A room without breakfast is £60, or a room with breakfast is £70. Accommodation is subject to availability and must be booked in advance.

Terms & Conditions

Please read carefully the terms and conditions below. We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions when necessary.

Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason you cannot make the Sewing Retreat, you may obtain a refund or a transfer less the deposit to a different date within 9 months of the original booking, subject to availability. You may also transfer the booking to a different name. Should you wish to cancel your booking, you must notify us in no less than 28 days before the Sewing Retreat date to obtain a refund less the deposit or workshop/name transfer.
Deposits paid are non-refundable and not transferrable.
Any transferred bookings will be charged at the price of the new date selected.
Any cancellations made within less than 28 days of the Sewing Retreat date will not be refundable or transferrable.
We suggest that you consider course cancellation insurance to protect you in case of illness, injury or other unforeseen circumstances
In exceptional circumstances we may have to cancel a Sewing Retreat. If that happens we will give you as much notice as possible and will try to accommodate you on a different date, or refund your fee paid, whichever you prefer. We do not accept liability for travel or other costs.
Photographs & Videos
We take photographs and videos during our retreats for promotional purposes and our social media posts.
Equipment:
Please ensure your equipment is safe and fully functional – damaged cables or faulty machines/mini irons may not be permitted for use.

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