Workhorse Tote Bag - Beginner Plus+ workshop
The workhorse is a generous sized utility style tote with additional pockets on the outside and inside. Fully lined, it has ties at the top to fasten if needed. The finished bag has a high quality finish and covers a wide range of techniques.
Once payment is made I will be in touch to discuss and arrange a suitable date for your workshop.
1 person - £90
2 people - £135
10am - 3pm This workshop can run on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday.
All workshops are held at my studio at Made & Found, 43 High Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JU.
This workshop is great for beginners who can thread a machine and sew a straight line following a seam allowance but who may not feel ready to (or may not want to!) insert a zip.
The workhorse is a generous sized utility style tote with additional pockets on the outside and inside. Fully lined, it has ties at the top to fasten if needed. The finished bag has a high quality finish and covers a wide range of techniques.
Once payment is made I will be in touch to discuss and arrange a suitable date for your workshop.
1 person - £90
2 people - £135
10am - 3pm This workshop can run on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday.
All workshops are held at my studio at Made & Found, 43 High Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9 9JU.
This workshop is great for beginners who can thread a machine and sew a straight line following a seam allowance but who may not feel ready to (or may not want to!) insert a zip.
Skills covered
- Laying out and cutting out a pattern/template
- Making ties / handles from fabric
- Creating a patch pocket
- Topstitching
- Using pins and/or clips
- How to assemble a product with a lining
- Working with webbing to create a strap
What is included?
- Tote bag pattern and instructions that you will take away with you to enable you to make more.
- Use of sewing machine and all necessary equipment
- Refreshments – tea, coffee, squash, biscuits
What do I need to bring?
- Outer fabric – 0.75m. Non stretch woven fabrics with some structure, that hold
their shape will work best. Eg denim,canvas, cotton twill, corduroy. - Lining fabric – 0.75m. Light to medium weight non stretch woven fabrics will work
beautifully. Avoid slippy, silky, synthetic fabrics as they will be difficult to work with. - Webbing strap. 30mm wide. 2m length. Cotton or synthetic webbing will work equally well.
- Matching thread.
- Packed lunch. Please note lunch is not provided.
If you have any questions about this workshop then please use the contact form to get in touch.
