Spanish Sewing Getaway
6 days away in beautiful Spain for some well-deserved Sewing Bliss
This year you have 2 dates to choose from…
21st – 26th September
28th September – 3rd October
This is your personal invitation to join a very special sewing retreat.
Join us for a fabulous Spanish Sewing Getaway in Los Alcazares, right next to the Mar Menor in South East Spain.
When the late summer sunshine will be waiting for you, and the calm waters of the Mar Menor tempting you to dip your toes.
Prices range from £800 – £930 depending on your choice of room, scroll down for more detail or hit the Magic Button below!
Take a Break…
This retreat is ideal if you would love to get away somewhere but don’t want to be on your own. It’s a perfect opportunity to be with like minded people who share your passion for sewing.
Whether you come on your own or with a friend, you will be most welcome.
From sewing novice to sewing ninja, the retreat is the place to be for sewing shenanigans and sunshine.
Please read on for more information, including the terms and conditions at the end of the page.
When was the last time you got to spend some special time doing what you want to do?
Imagine a week filled with creativity, relaxation, and pure sewing joy—doing what you love in a stunning Mediterranean setting!
Spend your days immersed in your sewing in the lovely Salon, perfectly positioned for taking peaceful strolls along the beach, or exploring the charming town of Los Alcázares. Feeling adventurous? Venture into the historic city of Cartagena for a touch of culture and even some late-night shopping!
Not only will you enjoy a fun and rejuvenating retreat, but you’ll also create something truly special—a fabulous, hand-made piece that fits you perfectly. Just imagine the sense of pride and accomplishment when you wear it!
All you need to bring is yourself, your favourite fabric and sewing accessories. No need to lug a sewing machine—we’ve got one ready and waiting just for you!
Best of all? You get to choose exactly what you want to make, with our expert guidance every step of the way. We’ll be right by your side, answering your questions, sharing tips, and making sure you have an unforgettable experience.
Ready to sew, relax, and be inspired? Let’s make something beautiful together!
Led by two experts, absolutely passionate about all things sewing…
Deb
I have been sewing for 30 years, I’m mostly self taught but have taken a couple of short courses. I started with soft furnishings, cushions, curtains and blinds. I soon moved onto creating fancy dress outfits for my daughter when she was little and then dressmaking for myself. I learned so much through trial and error, sewing became my passion and my sanctuary. I specialised in Bridal sewing for a while and I love pattern cutting and the creations you can make with a bit of imagination and origami!! I love to teach others and share my passion for all things sewing. It’s so wonderful to see the pleasure others get out of sewing and creating their own clothing and textiles.
I am the founder and owner of Deb Day Sewing Room. I have created a warm and welcoming space for others to come to learn to sew, mostly for recreation. People soon discover that sewing isn’t just about sewing! It’s also about mindfulness, escapism and personal acheivment and development. I run all sorts of sewing classes and workshops from absolute beginners to more complex pattern cutting and sewing with stretch fabric. I love to take you on a sewing adventure, embracing the wonkiness along the way.
Brenda
Brenda is the Director of Inkberrow Design Centre & Fashion Education Consultant. Inkberrow Design Centre (IDC) has been located in Worcestershire for 30 plus years and is one of just a handful of fashion design and craft centers outside London, that provides professional training and workshops in sewing, corsetry, fashion design and clothing construction.
Brenda – I discovered my passion for sewing at the age of ten – I was helping at a neighbour’s house after school. She was a corsetry expert and tailoress. She taught me tailoring at an early age, this means I have been sewing for over 50 years. I bought my first sewing machine with my first month’s wages when I was 16 and went on to produce pin-stripe suits in the 1970s for everybody at work. I love to engineer in cloth, tailoring is my passion.
I hold 12 City & Guilds Fashion and textile related qualifications, along with my teaching degree in adult learning. I have taught in high schools, local colleges and my passion for teaching is in Community based projects. I have run many Charity based fashion and textiles projects across Worcestershire and Warwickshire.
We will be on hand to help you with your sewing projects when you need it, and with 80 years experience between us, we have seen it, been there and done pretty much all things sewing (and unpicking!!)
What to Expect…
Imagine your sewing machine in front of you, powered up and ready to go… your beautiful fabric, all cut out and ready to sew… you look up with a smile on your face and see lots of other sewists, with the same passion for sewing as you, needles poised, stitch ready!
Ahead of you are days full of sewing shenanigans and great company – what’s not to love?
You will arrive on Monday, and settle into your accommodation at the hotel.
The Sewing Room will open on Monday afternoon so you can get set up ready for the Sewing to commence on Tuesday morning.
Monday evening we’ll share a welcome dinner so we can get to know each other and chat about the week ahead.
After a leisurely breakfast, the Sewing Room will open each day at 10am.
Deb and Brenda will help you with all your sewing needs – sharing tips and sewing secrets, and showing you the techniques you need for a beautifully finished garment.
There are no set projects, so you can bring along anything you’re already working on or try something new while you have experts on hand to help you through
You can sew at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like, take the chance to have a wonder round and see what others are up to, share sewing tips and make friends!!
As we’re in Spain, we will be on Spanish time, so each day we will sew from 10am, at 2pm we will stop for lunch, free time and siesta.
The Sewing Room will open again at 4pm, and will be available for sewing until 7pm then the night is your own to have dinner and relax.
On Wednesday and Friday we will sew until 2pm, stop for lunch and then the rest of the day is yours… stroll along the beach, dip your toes in the sea, get to know Los Alcazares or you could even venture into historic Cartagena city for a fabulous shopping adventure.
What’s Included
- Sewing tuition and guidance from Deb and Brenda
- Use of the Sewing Room
- Use of sewing machines and overlockers
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the rest of the week are your own choice at your own cost
- Transfers to and from the airport in Spain, are included for designated flights
- Fun, friendships and lots of sewing shenanigans!
What to Bring…
Sewing machines will be provided but you will need to bring your sewing project with you including:
- Fabric
- Pattern
- Haberdashery (such as threads, zips, buttons, elastic, interfacing)
- Sewing Tool Kit (such as scissors, pins, tape measure, unpicker, tailors chalk, hand sewing needle)
Two Dates to Choose From!
21st – 26th September
28th September – 3rd October
THE VENUE
The retreat will be held at La Encarnacion, in Los Alcazares, Spain. Situated right on the beach.
La Encarnacion is a beautiful Spanish hotel, the original thermal baths are still there to see. The rooms are decorated in the traditional style, communal areas have Spanish tiled walls and there is a central courtyard with vines and flowers growing up the iron railings to the balcony walkway.
Located on the shores of the Mar Menor, there are 7km of coastline from Los Narejos to Punta Brava, there are 7 beaches, the waters are calm and shallow with a lovely warm temperature.
We will be using the large Salon during the retreat that we will transform into a lovely sewing room, so we can set up and won’t need to pack away until we leave. You’ll have your own sewing space, but we’re together enough that we can chat as we sew.
ACCOMMODATION
You have a choice of accommodation.
La Encarnacion is a traditional Spanish Hotel, each room is individual. All room costs are based on single occupancy so you won’t have to share – you will have your very own room with en-suite.
You can choose a smaller room with a single bed or a larger room with a double bed – rooms with sea views are limited so if that’s your preference then you will need to get in there quickly!
Breakfast is included, you can sit outside in the morning sunshine to enjoy your breakfast right next to the beach.
Please note that the hotel bedrooms are on the 1st floor and there is no lift.
If you would prefer to stay in an apartment, please contact me to check availability and cost.
TRAVEL
Travel and travel insurance are not included – you will need to organise these yourself.
You will recieve more information about flights once you have booked your place.
Airport transfers in Spain will be provided for the designated return flights from East Midlands Airport.
Pricing
To make it a bit easier on your pocket, the payment is split into 3 instalments. The initial deposit depends on which accommodation option you choose.
Once you have paid your deposit, there will be 2 further instalments of £300 each due on the 1st June and 1st August.
Please note – if you are booking after the 1st August 26, payment is due in full
Single Room
(single occupancy)
£800
(deposit £200)
Double Room
(single occupancy)
£930
(deposit £330)
Single Room / Sea View
(single occupancy)
£820
(deposit £220)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please read carefully the terms and conditions below. We reserve the right to update these terms and conditions when necessary.
PHOTOGRAPHY
We take photographs during our retreats for promotional purposes. Please make us aware at the time of booking if you would prefer not to be included
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The initial deposit is payable at time of booking with a further 2 instalments due on 1st June and 1st August. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. If full payment has not been received by the 1st August 2026 we reserve the right to reallocate your place.
If you are booking your place after the 1st August then the full cost of the retreat is payable at time of booking
Please make sure you bring all of your sewing items with you, fabric, patterns, tools and haberdashery – sewing machines will be provided.
You are responsible for booking your own flights and travel insurance. If you do not book the designated flights then you will also be responsible for your own airport transfers in Spain. You will need to be able to make your own way to and from the airport in Birminham.
Once you have booked your place you will recieve a series of emails – please follow the advice given.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
If you change your mind, or are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know, in writing, as soon as possible.
We will give you a full refund if your place can be taken by someone else. There will be a £50 admin fee. If this is not possible then we regret that your deposit is non refundable.
In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the retreat you will receive a full refund.