Queensway Crafts & Textiles Centre

Queensway Crafts & Textiles Centre A warm, friendly and vibrant place with a sewing and craft shop, sewing classes, craft & chat clubs.

The retail outlet of Queensway Complex Limited - a non-profit social enterprise based in Wrexham.

Sometimes I think it’s nice to see our fabrics made up. It can be hard to visualise what that bolt of fabric looks like ...
31/05/2026

Sometimes I think it’s nice to see our fabrics made up. It can be hard to visualise what that bolt of fabric looks like on the body.

Over on Instagram at the moment there is the Sew Frugal challenge which I have entered with this dress made in our navy and gold jersey. For this challenge you use a free pattern and either fabric from your stash or repurposed fabric as long as you already own it.

This fabric has been in my stash since before Christmas and the pattern is the free Brise Dress from Core Patterns.

Navigating the offering of free patterns can be tricky as some are really not drafted well, but the company behind this one are great.

We still have some of this fabric in stock. It is jersey, but don’t let that put you off. I’m really happy to give you tips that will help you succeed.

*Thanks! I made it 🥰*I am so proud of our learners on our recent dressmaking course! They made the Friday Pattern Compan...
19/05/2026

*Thanks! I made it 🥰*

I am so proud of our learners on our recent dressmaking course! They made the Friday Pattern Company Sagebrush Top which is perfect for the summer.

There was a lot of gathering, some unpicking, and some fabric misbehaving but everyone left with a really wearable blouse to be proud of.

All of these fabrics are currently instore and would make lovely summer tops.

Why not show our learners some love in the comments? I think they did so well!! 🙌👏❤️

Two of our sold out courses will now be available over the summer!The Bestie Bag dates will be Wednesday 29th July, and ...
18/05/2026

Two of our sold out courses will now be available over the summer!

The Bestie Bag dates will be Wednesday 29th July, and 5th and 12th August with a catch up session if needed on 19th. Time: 6.30-8.30.Price is £60 to include all you need.

The Chanterelle trousers are an easy wear everyday trousers with an elasticated waist. You can make a cropped version or a wide leg full length trouser. This will run on Tuesdays 11th, 18th and 25th August. Time 6.30-8.30pm. Price is £60. You will need to purchase appropriate fabric.

Please phone 01978 313444 or message the page to book.

Our Bestie bag class was a real success. The Bestie bag is right on trend and is the perfect casual handbag. It has 3 po...
22/04/2026

Our Bestie bag class was a real success. The Bestie bag is right on trend and is the perfect casual handbag. It has 3 pockets on the inside and we added a little key-holding chain to the inside. Everyone learnt how to follow the pattern, construct the bag , add bag hardware and webbing.
It’s fair to say they didn’t find it all that easy at times but everyone left with a really well made bag. We used our teal denim, teal and purple corduroy and our Fabric Godmother ace animal print denim and Yoko denim. Lining was either plain craft cotton, or one of our dressmaking cottons. They used zipper by the yard, metal ‘handmade’ labels, webbing, sliders and strap end caps - all in matching finishes of course! Well done everyone! (I made another one too!)

Children’s sewing!We will be running 2 sessions over the Easter holidays. In both we’ll be using the sewing machines to ...
24/03/2026

Children’s sewing!
We will be running 2 sessions over the Easter holidays. In both we’ll be using the sewing machines to construct bags similar to the one below. Your child will be able to choose their own fabric and trims to decorate the bag in their own creative style and we’ll have felt bunnies, chicks, flowers and eggs to decorate them with too. These will be perfect for collecting all those chocolate eggs if you’re going on an egg hunt.
Dates: Tuesday 31st March 9.30 - 11.30 or Wednesday 1st April 9.30 - 11.30.
(early drop off by prior arrangement)
Price £20 per child. We will be using high quality new fabric and trims for the session and we’ll include a drink and snack. Your child will be able to take their make home with them.
Age must be 8 or over due to the use of our machines and group size will be limited so that each child gets a good learning experience.
Please message the page to book. A deposit of £10 will be required to secure a place.

Our students have done a fantastic job on our ‘Introduction to Dressmaking’ course. We made the Square neck top pattern ...
17/03/2026

Our students have done a fantastic job on our ‘Introduction to Dressmaking’ course. We made the Square neck top pattern from Friday Pattern Company which is really beginner friendly, but introduces us to darts, facings and a few other key techniques. The tops just need hemming then they are finished. Well done everyone!

*Extra Course Dates released!*Our courses from now until August have only a few places left on them (see end of post for...
16/03/2026

*Extra Course Dates released!*

Our courses from now until August have only a few places left on them (see end of post for details of spaces).
We do now have a few dates available to release a second run of two of our most popular courses where people have missed out on the first run.

Debbie Tote Bag: Will run again on Wednesday 8th April, and Tuesdays 21st April and 28th April. 6.30-8.30pm on all evenings. Please note the different days of the week due to having to squeeze another one in! A choice of kits will be available. You will learn how to create an elevated tote-style bag using the Debbie Tote bag pattern. The Debbie is a fully lined bag with straps. It has a lovely curved exterior pocket. You will also learn how to add an internal zip pocket, attach bag straps and sew curves. Price £50 to include your bag kit and pattern.

Introduction to Quilting: Tuesdays 14th, 21st, 28th July and 4th August. You will need to provide your own fabric. We will cover piecing with simple squares, rectangles and half square triangles and we'll make a tablemat during the course. You will then learn how to quilt and bind it. Price £60

Other courses:
Beginners course starting 24th March - full
Sewing Sagebrush starting 9th April - 2 spaces left
Quilting starting 2nd June - full
Chanterelle trousers starting 11th June - 2 spaces left

For further details or to book, please message the page or give us a call on 01978 313444.

20/02/2026

Details of our Bestie Bag course.

Thursdays 5th, 12th, 19th March 7.30-9.30pm.

£60 to include your own copy of the pattern and full kit.

Message to book. Just a couple of spaces left.

NEXT BEGINNER COURSE NOW BOOKING!Would you like to learn to sew?Do you have a sewing machine but don't know how to use i...
17/02/2026

NEXT BEGINNER COURSE NOW BOOKING!

Would you like to learn to sew?
Do you have a sewing machine but don't know how to use it? Or would you like to try out a new hobby or craft?
This New Year could be the perfect time to start a new hobby!
Our next Beginner sewing course will be on Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm. Dates: March 24th and 31st, and April 7th and 14th.
Our beginner's sewing course is lots of fun, and we have run it multiple times over the last few years. We will take you from a total beginner and help you learn to use a sewing machine, enabling you to produce three or four projects over the course. We will make a drawstring bag, a cushion, and a fully lined zipped make-up pouch, and maybe another project depending on time.
You will be surprised at how much you can achieve in just a few weeks. Jo, our teacher, has years of sewing experience behind her and is passionate about sharing her love of sewing with others. She is also very calm, patient, and encouraging. We guarantee this course will be lots of fun and you will be proud of what you achieve.
We have sewing machines you can use if you don’t have one.
The price is £80 for 4 weeks. Options available to purchase a pack of fabric and haberdashery needed for the course at £20 and/or a tool kit for £5. Deposit of £20 required on booking. Please message the page for more details or to reserve a place, or telephone 01978 313444 and ask for Jo.

Looking forward to ‘Gather’ tomorrow! Just bring a project with you to work on. Sewing machines and other equipment avai...
16/02/2026

Looking forward to ‘Gather’ tomorrow! Just bring a project with you to work on. Sewing machines and other equipment available to use and help is on hand if you get stuck with anything.
See you from 10am.

Address

Queensway
Wrexham
LL138UN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441978313444

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