Burwash

Between Christmas and New Year when most of the country were groaning in lethargy, we were groaning about packing, plaster dust and paint.  When I opened Backstitch at Burwash Manor in March last year it felt like a very big step and I did everything I could take make that big step as easy as possible.  One of those things was not doing a full on refit of the premises.  I had a bit of a suck-it-and-see strategy when it came to bricks and mortar and the deal with myself was to open with as little initial outlay as possible. Continue reading →

Do you love fabric and sewing? Do you enjoy helping people and chatting to the public? We have an opening at our Burwash Manor shop for a weekend Retail Assistant... Working from our shop just outside Cambridge we need a bright and sociable person to work between 6 and 20 hours per week including at least one weekend day. Work...

Finally, are long asked for workshop timetable is starting to materialise on the Backstitch website and the Burwash Manor chalkboard. You can take a look at the 'Classes' area on our website for details.  We have got some really exciting dressmaking classes up there and some beginner 'how to use a sewing machine' type classes too.  Quilting, Embroidery, and more...

A quick one to let you know that we are recruiting for the new Burwash Manor shop.  We are looking for fun and friendly stitchy types who want to be surrounded by fabric all day! We are recruiting a Part Time Retail Assistant, for weekends, and Freelance Workshop Tutors. Please do apply, or spread the word!