Sewing Workshop: Bag Making for Beginners

Sew your own beautiful shoulder bag in just 3 hours with this beginner sewing workshop



3 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £60

Have you been itching to learn some basic sewing skills? If so, this bag making sewing workshop is the perfect start to your sewing journey! In this 3-hour class, you’ll make a beautiful, professionally finished shoulder bag complete with lining and pockets, all taught in a relaxed and supportive environment with my expert guidance.
You’ll be given all the materials ready-cut with detailed instructions on how to sew your tote bag. I will guide you through the whole process, showing you how to thread and use the machine and construct your bag. I will also provide plenty of tips and tricks on sewing techniques for you to use in future projects.
You’ll leave the workshop with newfound knowledge, confidence, and inspiration for future projects, plus you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bag you can enjoy for years to come.
Sewing machines and accessories will be provided, so all you need to do is turn up! If you would like to bring your machine, please let us know via email once you have booked.
What you’ll learn:
  • Threading and using a domestic sewing machine
  • General sewing techniques
  • Edge stitching
  • Using a rivet press
  • Achieving a professional finish
  • Basic bag making techniques.
This sewing workshop is ideal for anyone starting out or who has a little bit of experience but would like some guidance to help build their confidence in basic sewing techniques. If you need that little extra push to dust off your sewing machine, then this is the perfect opportunity!
What you'll get
A beautiful handmade shoulder bag to take home and use or give as a gift (if you want to give it away!)
You'll also get the pattern instructions via email so you can make it again, with links to all the fabrics and hardware.
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Knowledge required
No knowledge or skill required
What to bring
A sewing machine if you want to use your own
Location

Location varies by date; to see details.

  • Flourish At Glenavon Farm - Foodhall & Kitchen And Home & Lifestyle, Bath Rd, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3TJ
  • Creative Space, High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol
  • 39 High Street, Bristol, BS16 5HD, England

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Lauren Holloway
Lauren Holloway

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Designer and Maker Lauren Holloway has been running her own slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand since 2013. She specialises in making sustainable bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio.
Lauren has extensive knowledge and experience in designing patterns and sewing anything from coin purses to backpacks. A regular contributor to Simply Sewing magazine, she has also been featured in Bloom, Somerset Living and The Bristol Magazine, and frequently showcases her work at various markets and craft fairs in the South West.
Lauren offers a range of sewing workshops from beginner to intermediate level, where participants can learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine, brush up on existing sewing skills or develop new techniques to improve their craft. You’ll leave the workshop with new-found knowledge and inspiration for future projects plus you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bag you can enjoy for years to come.
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