Tote Bag Sewing Workshop

Join our workshop with Visit Altrincham’s Taste of Altrincham and learn to craft a boxed-bottom tote bag.


Sew Creative
Sew Creative
Instagram followers 6k followers

2 hours Class size 1 to 20 guests       £55 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join this tote bag making workshop in Altrincham and learn how to craft a practical, boxed-bottom tote bag that's perfect for your local shopping adventures. Held in an exclusive collaboration with Visit Altrincham’s Taste of Altrincham event, this hands-on session is a wonderful way to connect with the local community while creating something entirely your own. Whether you're stocking up on fresh produce at the vibrant market, picking up delicious baked treats from MOST, finding the perfect card at Idaho, selecting a new leafy friend at Green & Grounded, or treating yourself to a stylish outfit from Laundry B, your new custom accessory will carry it all.
If you've never touched a sewing machine before, there's no need to worry. This low-pressure workshop is tailored specifically for first-timers, offering a warm and welcoming space where you can switch off and enjoy the learning process. You'll receive gentle, step-by-step guidance from an expert teacher, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident from the moment you sit down.
  • All essential materials provided – You'll have access to all the equipment and fabrics needed to complete your project.
  • Custom event embellishments – Your finished bag will be beautifully adorned with the Altrincham slogan and an exclusive Taste of Altrincham badge.
You'll experience an uplifting sense of accomplishment as you watch flat fabric come together into a beautifully structured bag. Beyond the wonderful boost to your creative confidence, you'll walk away with a functional, one-of-a-kind keepsake that serves as a proud reminder of what you can achieve with your own two hands.
What you'll get
  • You will get a choice of red or white wine, or Prosecco, or a soft drink.
  • You will also receive everything you need to make your bag, as well as an exclusive Taste of Altrincham iron-on patch.
Knowledge required
Absolutely no experience is needed; this workshop is suitable for absolute beginners.
What to bring
Just themselves!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Sew Creative - 39 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, WA14 1EB, England

We are only a couple of minutes walk from Altrincham Interchange

Tote Bag Sewing Workshop location
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Sew Creative
Sew Creative

Instagram followers 6k followers
female Women-owned

Sew Creative is a sewing school and fabric shop, based in Altrincham, South Manchester. From our humble beginnings when we rented a table in the local haberdashery store, we have now grown to be in our own high street location, offering not only a range of beautiful fabrics, but also sewing classes for everyone aged 6+.
At Sew Creative, our mission is to foster a vibrant, inclusive space where creativity flourishes. We offer a variety of classes, specialist workshops, and events designed for all skill levels and ages. Whether it's our popular "Intro to Sewing" classes or more advanced classes on garment construction, quilting, and embroidery, we ensure that every student finds a path to grow. Our passionate, qualified instructors are committed to creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment for all our students, whatever their level.
Our sessions are all small and welcoming — haven’t sewn since high school? Don't worry, absolutely no prior sewing experience is required, as the classes are tailored towards you, and are therefore suitable for absolute beginners and advanced seamstresses alike. When we’re not teaching our regular classes, we are hosting birthday parties, hen parties and baby showers, as well as kids holiday clubs and adult seasonal workshops.
We also sell a range of gorgeous fabrics, sourcing across Europe to bring you seasonal, fashion forward fabric, as well as a range of fabulous independent pattern brands.
At Sew Creative, we pride ourselves on our friendly, open and passionate approach. So whether you are coming to stock up your fabric stash, or you are attending a class, we look forward to seeing you soon!

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2026-07-03 15:00:00
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