Sewing Workshop: Tote Bag

Create your own stylish tote bag in this beginner-friendly sewing class in Birmingham.


Nelly Makes
Nelly Makes
4.9 (15)
Instagram followers 3k followers

3.5 hours Class size 3 to 5 guests    

  £35 - £45 (£35 for Bringing my own fabric; £45 for Supply fabric, not bringing own.) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this sewing workshop in Birmingham and learn how to create a stylish and functional tote bag with lining from scratch. Perfect for beginners, this activity aims to introduce you to the basics of sewing in a fun and supportive environment.
Throughout the class, you'll be guided on how to select the right fabric, cut patterns accurately, and use a sewing machine with confidence. Working with beautiful fabrics and colourful threads, you'll experience the joy of bringing your creative vision to life.
By the end of the workshop, you'll not only have a lovely tote bag to take home but also a newfound sense of accomplishment and a real spark of confidence in your stitching skills. It's a feel-good way to discover what you can achieve in just one session, leaving you inspired to keep making and creating long after you leave the studio.
What you'll get
You will leave the class with a finished tote bag made from either your own fabric or fabric provided at a small extra cost.
What to bring
Matching or complimenting fabric of choice in the following quantities:-
  • 1.5 metres of fabric 1 (outer bag)
  • 1/4 metre of fabric 2 (outer bag contrast piece)
  • 1/2 metre of fabric 3 (lining)
The should be medium weight cotton without any stretch.
Location

19 Stewards Field Dr, Birmingham

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Nelly Makes
Nelly Makes

4.9 (15)
Instagram followers 3k followers
female Women-owned

Hi! I've been sewing, cooking, and crafting for decades. I just love being creative and teaching others to do the same, so much so that I qualified as a textiles and food teacher over 15 years ago and have been teaching ever since. I'm also qualified in couture hand sewing techniques, bridal wear, pattern cutting, and soft furnishings. My embroidery kit business, Nelly Makes, was born through my love for embroidery. Embroidery, to me, is my time to unwind and recenter, and I figured other people could do with having the same experience. Since opening the business, my work has been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine, Homestyle magazine, Buzzfeed, Kirstie's Handmade Christmas, and also Love Embroidery Magazine. I've taught more crafting and cooking classes than I can remember, so you're in good hands with me!

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2026-07-31 15:00:00
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