Join the Ultimate Online Sewing Festival – 18 Unique Patterns (16 brand new and exclusive), Tutorials, and a Vibrant Sewing Community!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewer, our 5-day festival is designed to boost your skills, inspire creativity, and bring your sewing dreams to life. Get lifetime access to expert-led tutorials, patterns, and the support of a thriving community – all from the comfort of your home!
Join our lovely sewing community of friends from across the globe.
✨Welcome to our Christmas Sew-Along Festival, where creativity and skill-building come together in an immersive, supportive experience. This festival is designed for sewing enthusiasts of all levels, offering a chance to immerse yourself in 18 unique sewing and crafting projects, 16 of which have been designed exclusively for our Christmas Sew-Along Festival.
Over the course of five days, you’ll not only gain access to these beautifully crafted patterns, but you’ll also join live sew-alongs, participate in Q&A sessions with experts, and be part of a vibrant community of fellow sewers. Whether you want to create a stunning garment or refine your sewing techniques, this festival provides everything you need to succeed – all from the comfort of your home.✨
✨🧵🪡 Join our guest expert teachers below, to learn new sewing skills and most of all, to have fun!🪡🧵✨
STITCH WITH RACHEL
Shining Star Tree Skirt. A Christmas spin on a traditional quilt block, made into a Christmas tree skirt to add style and personality to your Christmas decor. Rachel’s beach bag from our previous festival was so lovely, we couldn’t resist asking her back again for the Christmas Sew-Along.
TRACY APLIN
The Postage Stamp Purse. The best way to use up those super precious Liberty scraps while at the same time, making loads of lovely Christmas presents for your loved ones. Tracy brings vibrant colour and loads of fun to everything she does. This project is really versatile – you can make a purse or bag any size to suit – get creative with colour combinations and even add a handle to make a bag.
SARAH FIELKE
The Jingle Bells Stocking. Sarah is a contemporary quilt designer, fabric designer, teacher of 25 years and an author of 14 books. Her whimsical, modern style has delighted quilters worldwide since the publication of her first book, Material Obsession. She has designed a really sweet Liberty stocking exclusively for our festival.
ALICE CAROLINE GARRETT
Star of Wonder Christmas Table Runner. This patchwork table runner is sure to be the decorative ‘icing on the Christmas cake’ for all of your seasonal get-togethers. Made using the sewing machine, the patchwork techniques required are easy and you will have them mastered in no time at all. The design features one of Alice’s favourite quilt blocks for the stars, the Ohio Star.
JAYNE EMERSON
Scrap Patchwork Cards. Jayne is a textile artist whose designs have featured on catwalks worldwide. Her passion is inspiring people to stitch without fear and so she runs her ‘No Rules Textile Society’. Jayne will share her fun techniques such as water-soluble embroidery and inspire you with her incredible creativity.
ADAMS SEWS
The EPP Keeper Carry Case.The English Paper Pieced (EPP) Keeper is a hand pieced carry case which features two internal vinyl zip pockets. These allow makers to store EPP, hand piecing and crafty items whilst on the go. Adam specialises in designing and making gorgeous and original bags.
NERRISA PRATT
Re-usable Liberty Christmas Crackers. Nerrisa is an all-round creative with a passion for trend-led, sustainable crafting that inspires other modern makers to great making. She’s also the author of Bargello and has worked with brands such as Hobbycraft, Sewing Street, PFAFF and Madeira threads to name a few. When she’s not teaching workshops, she’s creating viral, beginner friendly content for her social media channels, some of which was recently featured in Vogue. Nerrisa has designed some super cute re-usable Christmas crackers.
JENNIE PICKETT, CLOVER & VIOLET
The Ollie Jewelry Case.This cute jewellery (for those in the UK) case has a place for everything: Necklace holder so chains of all lengths don’t get tangled, zip pocket for bulky jewellery, ribbon tied cushion for rings, and vinyl pocket for flatter jewellery, plus the ribbon tie closure doubles as a hanger. Use all these elements to customize the case for your unique jewellery holding needs.
EMMA BRADFORD
Christmas Cushion – The Thistleton Star Block. Emma uses the American Hand Piecing method to make a lovely Christmas block. You can use the design to make a cushion or wall hanging. American hand piecing is a traditional method of hand sewing patchwork which is an alternative to English Paper Piecing. Extremely portable, entirely satisfying, and easy to master, this way of hand sewing is sure to become a firm favourite whether you’re a veteran quilter or fresh newbie.
SUZY SANKEY, from Sewing Bee
Cutesy Christmas Garland. Semi-finalist on the 2024 Great British Sewing Bee, Suzy was well-known and loved for her exuberant style of clothes. Suzy has designed a super cute Christmas garland for our Christmas Festival and will guide you through techniques to create a perfect decoration.
SUZI ASHMEAD DESIGNS
EPP Christmas Pudding. A super sweet Christmas decoration for your tree, Suzi’s little Christmas pudding is made using English Paper Piecing and Hexiform. This is a great project to learn how to EPP and then to make with kids and newbie sewers.
LAURA – SEW DIFFERENT
Sew Different – Sicilian Top. Alice Caroline Garrett will guide you through making a lovely Christmas top to wear to parties or wow your guests on Christmas Day. You will have access to a digital pattern of the Sicilian Top by pattern designer Laura Casey from Sew Different.
SUZANNE CAMPION
Wiltshire Christmas Star. A master class in creating a three-dimensional English Paper Pieced star in your favourite seasonal Liberty fabrics to crown your Christmas tree. Inspired by the sprinkling of metallic stars that Liberty have recently introduced on to classic prints such as Wiltshire and Betsy, Suzanne has created this star to add opulent elegance and contemporary design to your festive decorations.
ANNA SANDERS
Seasons Tweetings Embroidery. Nothing says ‘festive’ quite like a cheery red-breasted Robin and Holly bright with red berries, made here using hand embroidery. Enjoy this vintage Christmas card inspired design as you take moments to slow down, breathe, brew the perfect cuppa, and savour every stitch by hand. Once completed, you can enjoy it again as the amazing finished piece of art it is!
ALICE CAROLINE GARRETT
Liberty Tealight Holder. Make your own Liberty tealight holder. Make one or a whole array to adorn your Christmas fireplace, or create a unique table setting! Alice will guide you through the process and give you top tips and handy ideas for fabric choices. There is an endless choice of gorgeous Liberty fabrics to choose from.
ALICE CAROLINE GARRETT
Joy, Peace & Love Banner or Wall Hanging. Construct your very own fabric banner or wall hanging to reflect these seasonal messages. They may be little words, but they carry a big meaning for us all. The letters can be appliquéd on using different stitches by sewing machine or by hand, altering the feel of the project, and the wall hanging is stretched over a canvas to achieve a more modern look. Alice will guide you through a variety of creative options for this lovely project.
LAURA ENRIQUEZ
FPP Christmas Masterclass. Wings extended, Mr Jolly Robin flies gracefully through the air, a festive bauble clutched in his beak by a string – he is truly a heartwarming sight this festive season. Construct this jolly robin using Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) and turn into a mini quilt or cushion. FPP is an easy machine sewing method best used for intricate designs which can be difficult to achieve with any other method. If you can sew following a line, you can most definitely FPP!
ANNA SANDERS, as seen on Sewing Street TV
Dream Puff Cushion. A kaleidoscope of colour featuring a wide range of different fabrics on a two-toned background, this cushion will make a wonderful handmade gift for a loved one this Christmas. Suffolk Puffs decorate the cushion front, adding delightful texture and interest. The puffs are made simply using hand sewing – the perfect thing to stitch while keeping warm and relaxing by the fire. Let your imagination flow and create the cushion of your dreams!
SALLY KELLY
Designing for Liberty. Sally has designed some iconic Liberty prints including one of our all-time favourite prints ‘Tresco’. We are really excited to be hosting this event where you can gain a real insight into the design process and how Sally’s designs are transformed into beautiful Liberty fabric prints. Join Alice and Sally for an insight into their inner design sanctums.
KAREN SAUGET
Being a Liberty Addict. Karen Sauget has been collecting Liberty fabric and swatches for years. Alice and Karen can chat all things Liberty and you will get a chance to see some of Karen’s precious swatch / sample books that she has lovingly created over many years.
SARAH PEEL, LUNA LAPIN
Designing the Iconic Luna Lapin. Alice and Sarah will explore the joy of designing and what it means to have designed such an iconic toy. Sarah will chat to Alice about her design process and what it’s like to run her business Cool Crafting.
This is perfect for YOU if:
- You're obsessed with sewing but finding inspiration hard?
- You are new to sewing and not sure where to start...
- You need sewing guidance for specific problems or techniques?
- You're finding it hard to find like-minded sewing friends?
- You simply want an excuse to spend more time behind your sewing machine.
- You're finding it hard to carve out time for your creative passion in the midst of a busy life.
What's in it for YOU?
- 18 Liberty sewing projects (with patterns and tutorials).
- Great sewing starter projects plus more complicated projects for practicing and perfecting those sewing skills.
- Access to interviews with Alice and the sewing experts, get sewing guidance and the Liberty low down.
- Exclusive access to our Festival Facebook Group where you can meet sewing friends and share projects and stories.
- Bonus: Live Sew-along sessions with Alice. Ask Alice anything!
We'd love you to join us!
A vibrant and inspirational sewing community..
Join our Alice Caroline sewing community from all over the world, for a super fun set of sewing projects, sewing inspiration and, of course, lots of chat about Liberty fabrics.
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Festive Sewing Inspiration🎄
Our sewing community LOVED our summer festival so much that we have decided to give you some Christmas inspiration. Expert sewing teachers will guide you through Christmas themed sewing projects.
- Get access to all 18 video tutorials with expert guest teachers hand-picked for the Festival.
- Access to 18 (16 brand new exclusive) sewing projects made with beautiful Liberty fabric.
- Learn from the experts - each tutor will give you handy hints and tops for their sewing project.
- Patterns provided pdf downloads for each sewing project.
Bonus Recorded Interviews
You can watch the super fun BONUS interviews from the festival with some of our well-known and loved sewing friends.
- Insights into the sewing tutors' and designers' creative processes
- Insider handy hints and tips for sewing with Liberty fabrics
- Festival fun bonus patterns
✨🧵🪡 Buy now for access to tutorials, patterns and expert sewing advice🪡🧵✨
Access to all of our INTERVIEWS with sewing and design experts
Fun live and recorded interviews with expert teachers and designers. Learn about creative design processes and using Liberty fabric from the experts. There will be 5 days of sewing fun and interviews from 9th – 13th November, recordings of which will then be available forever.
Enjoy 18 sewing tutorials by the experts
Each of our guest teachers guide you through making an exciting project which will include a PDF pattern and handy hints and tips to enhance your sewing skills. Lifetime* access to the video tutorials and pattern PDFs.
Exclusive access to our Membership HUB
You will have exclusive Lifetime* access of our Alice Caroline MEMBERSHIP HUB. Plus exclusive access to our Alice Caroline Christmas Festival Facebook group where you can get advice and support for your sewing.
⭐️ Teacher Testimonials ⭐️
“I wholeheartedly recommend any opportunity to attend any of Tracy’s workshops. They always give you so many ideas amongst a flash of amazing colour!” A student from one of Tracy’s workshops.
“What a good tutorial thanks Suzanne (about Suzanne Campion). I have learnt a lot about fussy cutting from you over the last few months. At present I am working on your Somerset Garden pattern after falling in love with it at Festival of Quilts.” Sue Kneale
“Hi Rachel! I love your channel and this project. Your tips are always spot on!.” Linda Silver (about Stitch with Rachel)
One time payment of
£95
Early Bird Price:
£49.95
- Alice Caroline Christmas Sew-Along Festival Full Access, via members hub
- 18 sewing projects(16 exclusive) with video tutorials & PDF patterns and guest designer interviews
- Immediate Access to Membership Hub. Tutorials released from 9th November 2024.
- Lifetime* Access to all content for you to recap and watch at your leisure
- Exclusive patterns, projects and interviews which are not available anywhere else
- Worth over £800 (if you were to buy each tutorial & pattern & interview individually)
- BONUS: Exclusive access to private Facebook group
- BONUS: Fun easy make surprise Christmas projects
- BONUS: live daily sewing and Q&A sessions awith Alice
- Early Bird Price Until 10th November after which it will be £95
5/5
Here are some of the nice things sewing enthusiasts have said about our guest teachers...
“I wanted you (Jayne) to know what a huge and positive influence you’ve had on me and what real joy I now have playing with textiles and having the confidence to show my work.”
Meriel Lee
“I wholeheartedly recommend any opportunity to attend any of Tracy’s workshops. They always give you so many ideas amongst a flash of amazing colour!”
A student from one of Tracy’s workshops.
I enjoyed watching the tutorials offered especially the projects that for me were a bit more challenging (such as zipper cases with multiple pockets and zippers). Jennie has a very methodical and friendly way of providing clear instructions, making them easy to follow.
Dawn Austin
5/5
We 💝 our Alice Caroline community - testimonials from our previous Sew - Along Festival
“I was a bit blown away when I realised just how much there was to do and see on day one alone. But best of all for me is that I will be able to access it all at my leisure over the coming weeks, months even years. Incredible! Thank you AC team and all the fantastic designers and all the hub members who have already added so much with interesting and helpful tips and info.”
Teresa Parkins
“Festival was fantastic ! Lots of fun in the zoom chats, and I learned so much from all the designers. So many different techniques! Looking forward to making all the projects. Thank you so much”
Sue Kelsick
“I have absolutely loved the Sew-Along Festival. I have been delighted with the amount of information, techniques, friendship and laughter that has been shared. Thank you so much for a brilliant week.”
Frances Westlake
“Best buy EVER. I am having a ball this week will mean a year of inspiration for me.”
Alison Bradley
“Great content, projects and interviews. I’ll be slowly making my way through the projects so it lasts longer. Like eating dessert with a teaspoon.”
Janelle Karbowiak
How it works
Here’s what happens when you buy
Enrol Now
Buy now to get access to our Christmas Sew-Along Festival. You will be prompted to create an Alice Caroline account at checkout. You will need this to access our members hub.
Receive an email
You’ll receive an immediate email confirmation of your purchase with links to access the Membership HUB and our exclusive (optional) Facebook Group.
Get PROJECT ACCESS
Enrolling now will mean you get access to our gorgeous festival sewing projects – 18 in total, each with a tutorial from the expert guest teacher. These will be available from November 9th when the festival starts.
Meet Your Host
Hi, I'm Alice
I’ve always loved playing with fabrics, finding particular joy in combining colours. Finding a snippet of Liberty amongst my grandmother’s quilting stash of worn-out dresses and vintage fabrics was always a highlight and, from there, my passion for Liberty fabrics grew.
I’m passionate about helping sewing enthusiasts like you bring their creative visions to life. I’ve spent years perfecting patterns and techniques that make sewing accessible and enjoyable for everyone—whether you’re just starting out or have been sewing for years.
I understand the struggles of learning on your own—I’ve been there. That’s why I’ve designed this 5-day sewing festival to provide not just patterns, but also the support, guidance, and inspiration you need to succeed. I’m here to show you that sewing can be easy, fun, and incredibly rewarding when you have the right tools and a community by your side.
We'd love you to join us!
How Does the Festival Work?
Our Online Sewing Festival is designed to be flexible, engaging, and accessible for all skill levels. Here’s how it works once the festival is live from 9th November:
Daily Access to New Content: Each day of the festival, you’ll unlock access to a set of patterns, video tutorials, and sewing tips designed to guide you through a variety of sewing projects. You can work through these at your own pace as recordings for everything will be available.
Step-by-Step Tutorials: Every pattern comes with detailed, easy-to-follow video tutorials as well as pdf downloads where needed. You’ll be guided through each step of the process, from fabric cutting to finishing touches, ensuring that you never feel lost or overwhelmed.
Interactive Community: You’ll be part of an active and supportive community of fellow sewists. Share your progress, ask questions, get feedback, and celebrate your achievements together.
Lifetime Access: After the festival ends, you’ll have lifetime access to all the patterns, tutorials, guest interviews with Alice, so you can revisit any lesson whenever you want.
- SPECIAL BONUS: Live Daily Sew-Along and Q&A Sessions with Alice: Every day throughout the festival, join Alice in a live, hour long sewing session. Ask Alice any question about design, sewing techniques or Liberty! These daily bonus sessions are the only thing that will not be available as recordings due to privacy of members.
The festival is built for flexibility and support, so you can enjoy the learning experience at your own pace, to fit your own schedule.
FAQs
All of Your Festival Questions Answered.... 🚀
Once you have purchased your Sew-Along Festival ticket, you will immediately receive email confirmation. This will include information on how to access the Membership HUB. You will then receive emails with project launches and fabric requirements when available(tutorial and PDF patterns available from 9th November 2024). You will be asked to create an Alice Caroline account if you do not already have one. You will need this account to access the Membership Hub.
No you do not need to have a Facebook account or to be on Facebook; joining the Facebook group is an optional extra. All recorded content will be available through the Alice Caroline Hub.
All you need for this course is a device such as a laptop, tablet or phone and an internet browser (we recommend Chrome).
You will need internet to access the video tutorials and interviews, but downloadable PDFs of the patterns will be available which you can then use offline.
All of the content will be available within the Membership HUB from the 9th November. It will be available forever* for you to watch as many times as you like whenever you like. (*as long as Alice Caroline Ltd. shall exist.)
Details of what you will need for each project will be available before the festival starts. Many of the projects are scrap busters so delve into your fabric stash. You will need a sewing machine for some projects, or needle and thread plus pins and scissors.
We always are happy to offer email support at [email protected] OR would love for you to ask any questions in our Facebook group (the link to this group will be provided after checkout).
You will have access to all of the PDF patterns from each of the 18 projects which will be released throughout the 5 days of the festival. These will be within the Membership Hub These will be yours to keep.
You will have Lifetime access to the Festival project content. *Lifetime access means the lifetime of the Alice Caroline website and company.
If you feel like you don’t get value for your money from our Christmas Festival, you can email us at [email protected] any time within 14 days of the 9th November. We will happily refund you in full.
Each video tutorial is around 30 minutes long so they are perfect to watch at any time during the day to get a quick lesson completed. However as the goal is to be as creative as possible, you’ll be wanting hours in your studio by the end of this!
If you are not available during our festival dates, you can still watch all of the content (except the live sew alongs with Alice) and download all of the patterns at a time to suit you.
Contact Us
Don’t see your question in the FAQ’s?
We love connecting with you and answering your questions – you can email us directly at [email protected] to get in touch.
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