Kids Sewing Workshop

Design, decorate, and sew a tote bag in this sewing class in Northampton!



8 to 13 years     3 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  Free - £35 (Free for Child; £35 for ) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Bring your little ones along for our kids sewing workshop in Northampton, led by our textiles tutor and her support assistant. Children will be shown how to build a design and choose colours for their project, working towards a unique tote bag.
This workshop is hands-on, confidence-building, and a brilliant introduction to sewing. Absolutely no sewing experience needed---there will be plenty of guidance every step of the way.
What to expect:
  • Decorate the fabric using stencils, stamping, and experimenting with fonts using Posca pens.
  • Learn how to make a basic paper pattern and how to cut it out, with support where needed.
  • Master the sewing machine, sew the tote bag and add handles.
  • Plenty of support and encouragement while young people explore their creativity.
  • Take home a unique, fully finished handmade tote!
Kids and young people will leave bursting with pride, carrying their new creation to show off with pride!
Parents are welcome to stay. We have a relaxing and comfy Nan's lounge area with books, magazines, and tea, coffee, and biscuits. Please don't feel that you need to rush off anywhere. We also have three good coffee shops all within walking distance and a nice park round the corner, so please don't feel that you need to rush off!
What you'll get
  • A pattern to take home.
  • A unique finished tote.
  • Refreshments included.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just themselves!
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 8 to 13 years old.

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

The Stitch and make Studio. - 7 Burns Street, Northampton NN1 3QE

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Stitch and Make Studio
Stitch and Make Studio

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female Women-owned

The Stitch and Make studio sits in the heart of Northampton boot and shoe quarter. It is on the top floor of this remarkable Victorian building that youll find Abi's studio.
In a freelance career spanning 4 decades Abi has traveled the world as a costume supervisor, worked back stage with Rod Stewart, Pink, The Stereophonics and Smashing Pumpkins to name just a few as well as designing and making costumes for production companies.
At home in her studio she designs, pattern cuts and makes a range of one off pieces from old and repurposed fabrics. Often featuring surface design and hand embroidery these are sold at customer facing textile fairs such as Selvedge, Compton Verney and Sunnybank Mills.
Abi is an advocate of the slow fashion movement

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2026-08-14 15:00:00
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