The Make Spot

The Make Spot, sewing and crafts in Portskewett

The Make Spot is a sewing studio and creative space located in Portskewett, a village on the border between Wales and England. The business presents itself as a warm and welcoming environment dedicated to teaching and inspiring, and notes that it combines traditional techniques and methods with a contemporary style. Its activity combines in-person training with the sale of sewing materials and patterns.

Sewing courses and workshops

The training offer includes sewing classes for adults of all levels, under the name Adult All Ability Sewing Classes. The site details the schedule for the first part of the autumn 2026 course, with sessions on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 20:30, Wednesdays from 11:30 to 13:30 and Fridays from 10:30 to 12:30. The programme is organised into five weeks, from the week of 21 September to the week of 19 October, with a stated price of £80 for the full five weeks.

In addition to the regular courses, the studio organises workshops and events, and offers sewing and craft parties. It also has a line of work aimed at schools, with specific sections dedicated to schools and to the educational curriculum.

Shop for materials and patterns

The shop catalogue covers sewing accessories such as embroidery hoops, needles, pins and pin holders, scissors and art materials, including paint. In the fabrics section it works with the brands Dashwood Studio, Lady McElroy and Liberty Fabrics. In patterns it sells designs by Janet Clare, Liberty, Nina Lee and Sew Over It, including models such as the Janet Clare Little Artisan Apron, the Camden pinafore and skirt, the Mayfair dress, the Bloomsbury blouse, the Piccadilly pyjamas and the Nina Lee Kew dress, and the Liberty Mabel dress, Alexa Frill, Bella Tea Dress, Bertie Shift and Carmargue Cowboy Shirt patterns, as well as the Sew Over It Joan dress. The offer is completed with Mettler threads and gift cards.

At the time of analysis, the site showed a 20% promotion on all sewing patterns, subject to stock, and several patterns at a reduced price compared to their regular price.

Climate commitment and shipping

The company states that it neutralises the carbon footprint of its e-commerce shipments by purchasing verified carbon removal credits, as part of a programme run by the Shopify platform. The site puts the compensated shipping emissions at 52 kg and the number of neutralised orders within that programme at more than 86 million. It also indicates that it has temporarily paused sales to the United States due to the new tariffs.

Local environment and operations

The Make Spot presents itself as a business that works with local companies and supports the community. The online shop operates in pounds sterling and offers shipping, with published policies on cancellation and refunds, delivery and returns, privacy and terms of service. The site is available in English and Welsh.

Location and contact

Main Road, Portskewett NP26 5SA · Phone: 1653646142 · Email: studio@themakespot.uk