Barley Massey is the creator, crafter and care-taker behind Fabrications. Barley started sewing at a young age, thanks to both her grandmothers and just hasn’t stopped! A textile graduate of Goldsmith’s University, Barley went on to work in costume for Film & TV before establishing her own textile studio and shop (Fabrications) where she has been championing upcycling, mending and “Cradle to Cradle” principles for over 25 years. Alongside producing one off upcycled pieces, offering her “Remember Me” service, Barley hosts regular sewing, mending & upcycling classes and events at Fabrications and also free-range!

Mark-Paul is Barley’s longterm  “Left Hand Man”, Front of House and looks after the shop side of Fabrications.

An Afripean and “Firemind” practitioner, he also brings the dimension of non dual wisdom to Fabrications and our visitors.

Aikeda Watson teaches our crochet classes and supports our community events.

“Knitting and Crochet have always been a part of my world. My passion to create amazing crafts from yarn was nurtured as a young child. My decades of experience varies from making baby wear, fashion accessories to large bed throws. I have also taught these skills to many across different age ranges. I am delighted to continue passing on this joy to many more”

Rob Jones has been teaching at Fabrications for over 10 years! His practice and classes draw inspiration from Japanese textiles disciplines including sashiko, boro, shibori and katagami stenciling. Rob’s Sashiko & Boro mending work was featured as inspiration for contestants on the semi-final of the Great British Sewing Bee in 2022. He regularly visits Japan to travel, refresh his skills and purchase authentic Japanese threads, textiles and tools for use in his classes.

Bella Lane has also been teaching at Fabrications for over 10 years! Currently hosting her monthly “London Embroidery Club” with us.

A master embroiderer and artist, specialising in hand embroidery from the pre-Columbian cultures of Latin America and from other global traditions. She trained at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN) in London, graduating in 2009 with distinction. She received awards from the RSN and private institutions in the City of London. With over two decades experience, Bella undertakes private commissions, the restoration and conservation of historical textiles, museum teaching, and the exhibition of her work, continuously refining her expertise in textile and embroidery arts.

Jennie Caminada brings her fun and empowering classes “How to service & Repair your own sewing machine” and  “Get to know your overlocker” to Fabrications!

Also known as “Cheekyhandmades”, Jennie has been teaching sewing, making quilts and repairing sewing machines since 2010. Jennie has a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you on your sewing journey and is passionate about stitching in all its formats and loves passing the joy on!

Selina Latour joined our merry band of tutors this year! Currently showing you some pro tips on how to improve your mending abilities in her “Swiss Darning & Duplicate Stitch” workshop and “Woollen Repairs Surgery”

A textile artist and repair specialist based in South East London. Alongside her workshops, she offers her mending services through the online platform ‘The Seam’. She earned an MFA in Textiles from Concordia University in Montreal, where she specialised in mending and repair techniques. Selina excels at restoring garments with moth holes, stains, burns, animal damage, and general wear and tear. She is skilled in both invisible and decorative mending.

Adeline Royal, Annie Sherburne, Ayda Anlagan, Bridget Harvey, Caroline Brooks, Chinello Bally, Clare Sams, Clemence Jolie, David Mumford, Double Base Dan, Emma Mathews (Socko) Eric Holah, Erika Knight, Eric & Nicolai (Delvendahl & Martin architects) Fiona Sales,  Hanelle Levine, Jay Blades / Jade Ilke (Out of the Dark / Jay & Co) Jane Smith, Jill Bulgan, Jose Navarro

Katherine May, Kate Sekules, Laura Lees, Lu Flux, Marion Piffaut, Michael Swaine, Milou Stella (Moody Bright Designs) Peter Gibson, Rachael Matthews, Riccardo Guido, Rosie Martin (DIY Couture) Russell Henry (Offcut Studio) Ryan Frank, Sam Buckland, Sarah P Corbett (Craftivist Collective) Sarah McPhee, Steph Bescoby, Sue Russell, Tommy, Traid, Tree (Stitchless TV)