Community Involvement 

We have been involved in many activities within the local community including:

  • Laundry Bags for the NHS

  • Blankets for the NHS

  • Masks & Mask bands for the NHS

  • Over 100 Blankets, clothing and toiletries donated to Gloucestershire Bundles Charity.

  • Hats for the Homeless for Gloucester Feed the Hungry CIC

Partnerships

Collaboration with Brogan Bears

The Emma Willis Sewing Studio worked with Brogan Bears to make these beautiful bears (pictured) which were sent to Ukrainian Refugees entering the UK.

Collaboration with Voices of Gloucester

Beautiful intricate contributions of more than 50 pieces of embroidery and crochet by the women from The Emma Willis Sewing Studio towards the Costume of Gloucester that was paraded through the City of Gloucester on Gloucester day, then displayed at the Cathedral for the Threads Exhibition and is now at its permanent residence at Gloucester Museum.

Collaboration with Westmorland

Hundreds of handcrafted tree decorations designed by Aysha Randera and made by women artisans from The Emma Willis Sewing Studio.

Achievements 

  • Finalist - Women of the Year Awards, 2016

  • Emma Willis Conde Nast Sewing Scholarship, 2018

  • Great and Valuable Services to the Community, 2022

  • Winner of MTM Rosa Hui Empowering Women Award, 2023