The Dressmakers Ball couldn't happen with out our wonderful sponsors.  This year we have worked with a lovely group of small businesses to put on an event we hope you will never forget!

Happy Fabric specialise in Iron-On Heat Transfer Vinyl, one of the most addictive crafts out there!  Heat transfer vinyl is a fun way to personalise any textiles you can iron on to. It creates hours of fun filled crafting for adults and children. Find more tutorials on or blog or follow along on Instagram @happyfabric.uk.

Happy Fabric sponsored the beautiful goodie bags, filled with treats from our other sponsors.  

SewHayleyJane is dedicated to inspiring sewists by offering a monthly subscription of gorgeous dressmaking and craft fabrics as well as haberdashery goodies and beautiful sewing gifts.

Sew Hayley Jane is sponsoring the menus!

 We have seen the success of www.netprinter.co.uk grow over the years and become the popular choice for sewing enthusiasts needing to get their sewing patterns uploaded and printed up to A0 size.  We are your one stop shop for this complete service and will work closely with you keeping within your budget. 

Netprinter have sponsored all our printing for the event!

Brother started out as a family business back in 1908, and sewing machines were our very first specialism.  We set a precedent for breaking boundaries and building innovative, expertly designed and affordable sewing machines.  So, whether you’re a keen beginner of a seasoned pro, we’re always at your side. 

Sew Me Sunshine is an independent online fabric and haberdashery store.  I pick all the fabrics, notions and indie patterns with you in mind.  I also run a blog with the help of a blogger team in order to give you lots of inspiration and top sewing tips.  

Bobbins & Bolts sells a huge range of indie patterns, high quality dressmaking fabrics and haberdashery items.  Find us online and at our new Harrogate shop where we also run our friendly workshops.  

 Bobbins and Bolts are sponsoring our Signature Cocktail!

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