Introducing…The Indie Biz Village!
We are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, The Stitch Festival will be playing host to The Indie Biz Village: A market-style area curated by yours truly, to showcase eight independent brands who’ve never exhibited at the show before. We’ll also have an Untld Project hub handing out indie biz advice, inspiration and more exciting things to be announced soon…
The Stitch Festival is happening at The Business Design Centre from 23 – 26 March 2023, and we’d love to see you there! Book your tickets here.
But first, here’s a sneak peek at the brands who’ll be joining us in The Indie Biz Village…
By Hand London
By Hand London is an independent sewing pattern brand, established in 2012 and based in London. They create printed and PDF sewing patterns in sizes UK 2-38 for makers who like to dress up, stand out and become the masters of their own style!
We don’t like to play favourites with sewing pattern companies but owner Elisalex did name a pattern after Untld Project founder Nerrisa so…
I Can Make Shoes
I Can Make Shoes is a unique shoemaking school which has been paving the way with teaching innovative shoemaking techniques for over a decade. Owner Amanda founded the company back in 2010 when she set out to develop a shoemaking process that makes the craft accessible for people to do from home.
You may have spotted Nerrisa going viral on #CobblerTok recently with her DIY mock croc boots!
Imogen Melissa
Imogen is an embroidery artist living in Surrey. She launched Imogen Melissa in 2020 with the aim of modernising perceptions of embroidery. She sells both ready-made pieces to suit all budgets, as well as supplies and kits to create your own beaded creations at home.
We just love how Imogen plays with colour and texture to create her truly unique works of art!
Miesje Chafer / Threadbear
Miesje Chafer is a textile designer, screen printer and maker living in Southsea. She’s inspired by Scandinavian design, geometric patterns, 1950s designs and bold colours. Her designs are available as digital images, fabric, papers or ready-made items such as hair accessories, pouches and bags.
She’ll also be selling her colourful needlepoint craft kits through her sister company Threadbear.
Miesje Chafer website | instagram
Threadbear website | instagram
Sew Sophie Crafts
Sew Sophie Crafts is home to a range of colourful, modern and beginner friendly cross stitch kits. Founded in 2019, Sophie has built the business around a desire to teach new crafters the mindful benefits of slow stitching, and shares this within her positive and motivational patterns.
A little birdy also told us she’s also writing a book about the mindful benefits of cross stitching. We can’t wait!
Sister Mintaka
Sister Mintaka is an online fabric store based in Coventry. It’s run by Sandeep who is passionate about fabrics and sewing. Sister Mintaka’s goal is to help you find fabrics that you’ll love to wear time and time again.
We’re in awe of the beautiful garments Sandeep sews for herself and her family!
The Makers Marks
The Makers Marks is a contemporary needlepoint and cross stitch craft kit company with collaboration at its core. They create beautiful retro inspired designs & collaborate with artists from different mediums, translating their designs onto needlepoint canvas.
Owner Emma’s goal is to give her customers an excuse to carve themselves out a little bit of time and play their part in creating a little hand crafted artwork.
The Bargello Edit
Yep, Untld Project founder Nerrisa will also be representing her modern craft kit brand, The Bargello Edit, presumably by cloning herself. She started the brand in 2019 to bring the retro craft of bargello to the modern maker with on-trend colour ways and innovative projects.
Her designs are available as PDF patterns and kits to suit all budgets, and she stocks a world of supplies for when you’re ready to go rogue with your creations!
We can’t wait to see you there! Keep an eye on our Instagram for further announcements!