Mill Creations

Mill Creations, sewing and fabric shop in Leeds

Mill Creations is a sewing and dressmaking shop in Leeds (United Kingdom). Its catalogue brings together fabrics, sewing patterns, haberdashery, Brother machines and sewing kits, and the shop presents itself as the No. 1 Brother dealer in Leeds, with machines available for demonstration in-store.

Fabrics and textiles

The fabric range is organised by type, use and fibre. Categories include new fabrics, fabric remnants and sale items, as well as patterns and prints, checks and stripes, florals, plains and fabrics classified by fibre. The offer includes woven fabrics, corduroy, denim and canvas, double gauze, seersucker and textured fabrics, viscose, tencel and lyocell, sateen, poplin and lawn, and knit, sweatshirt and jersey fabrics.

The catalogue shows yarn dyed washed cotton fabrics in gingham and stripe versions, in combinations such as blue and sage green or red and fuchsia, at a stated price of £7.00. It also includes a line of chenille jacquard viscose fabrics, described as a unique cloth with a velvety yarn running through the weave that provides natural stretch and a gathered or shirring effect, available in colours such as brown, navy, ecru, misty blue, rouge, army green, burgundy and black.

Among the fabric brands the shop stocks are Mill Creations, Merchant & Mills and Atelier 27. Of the latter, a French brand of fabrics and haberdashery, the shop notes that it has the privilege of stocking its products and that 90% of its fabrics are made in France, with the aim of preserving French textile expertise and sourcing as locally as possible.

Sewing patterns and printing

The patterns section is organised by project and by brand. By project it includes womens, mens, unisex and childrens sewing patterns, and categories such as coats and jackets, dresses and skirts, jumpers and sweatshirts, jumpsuits and dungarees, tops and shirts, trousers and jeans, pyjamas and loungewear, and hats and bags. Among the pattern brands available are Cha'Coud, Tessuti Fabrics, Friday Pattern Company, Merchant & Mills, Tilly & The Buttons, Closet Core, The Modern Sewing Company, Birgitta Helmersson - Zero Waste, Anna Allen, Noodlehead and Two Stitches.

The shop also offers a pattern printing service, with printing of instructions and PDF patterns in A4 format.

Haberdashery and accessories

The haberdashery section covers pins and needles, buttons and fastenings, scissors and stationery, elastic and threads, embroidery kits, interfacing and wadding, bag making supplies, a gift guide and sewing labels. Haberdashery is also presented organised by brand, including Merchant & Mills Notions, Prym, Blackbird & Bloom Embroidery, Pigeon Wishes Buttons, Whole Punching and Little Rosy Cheeks.

The shop notes that it has added Little Rosy Cheeks sewing labels, with up to six designs available to add to your creations.

Brother machines and finance

Mill Creations sells Brother machines and presents itself as the No. 1 Brother dealer in Leeds. The machine catalogue includes sewing machines, overlocking and coverstitch machines and embroidery machines, with a selection of special offer machines and a group of machines available with finance through Novuna. The shop notes that it offers a wide range of machines for demonstration in-store and that its team can advise on choosing a sewing or embroidery machine.

Sewing kits

The company announces the launch of its first sewing kits, its own line that joins its catalogue of fabrics, patterns, haberdashery and machines.

Location and contact

Phone: 0113 318 7815 · Email: sales@millcreations.co.uk · Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 16:00; Sunday 11:00 to 15:00.