Kids Sewing Workshop Ages 8 Plus

Design, decorate, and sew your own tote bag.



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

  Free - £35 (Free for Child; £35 for )

Set in Northampton's heritage Boot and Shoe Quarter, the Stitch and Make Studio is the perfect place to spend time sewing, making, and creating. Our well-stocked studio has plenty of sewing machines for you to use, as well as large tables for cutting out and lots of professional equipment. We also have our very own Nan's lounge area with comfy sofas. You can relax with a cuppa, biscuit, and book if it all gets too much! There's plenty of interesting things to look at and lots of ways to find inspiration in the studio. You are guaranteed to have a good time.
After many requests, we have finally added a young person's workshop to our repertoire. We keep our classes small to ensure that everyone gets the support they need. We have a textiles tutor and her support assistant—both are CRB checked and have over 50 years' experience between them.
In this fun and creative sewing workshop, you will be shown how to build a design and choose colours. We will look at ways of decorating using stencils, stamping, and experimenting with fonts using Posca pens, and you will decorate your calico bag. You will be shown how to make a basic paper pattern and how to cut it out. Then we move onto the machines, where we will show you how to sew your fabric tote bag and add handles. You will be guided step-by-step with support and encouragement. The young people will explore creativity while gaining real sewing-machine skills in a safe and supportive environment.
We will:
  • Decorate the fabric using a range of techniques
  • Cut out the tote bag pattern (with support where needed)
  • Learn how to safely operate a sewing machine
  • Assemble and sew the tote bag
  • Take home a unique, fully finished handmade tote!
This workshop is hands-on, confidence-building, and a brilliant introduction to sewing. Kids and young people will leave bursting with pride—and carrying their new creation!
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
Suitable for beginners.
What to bring
Everything is supplied.
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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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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