Weekend Bag Making Workshop

Spend the day sewing in a professional design studio and learn to make a stunning weekend bag.



5.5 hours Class size 4 to 10 guests       £55 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
Come along to the Stitch and Make Studio in the heart of Northampton's boot and shoe quarter. You'll spend the day in this inspiring and uplifting professional design studio where you'll be shown how to cut a pattern and sew your very own weekend bag. Vintage and old domestic textiles- such as tablecloths, tea towels and curtains can all be used for this project. When we're all being mindful about fabric repurposing and recycling, even old jeans and needlepoint pictures can be used. If you're unsure please bring along any fabrics and trims in your stash and we can advise you.
On the day you will be given full instructions with demonstrations. To save time and help you get started a calico backing fabric will be given out. You will be given guidance and support on which types of fabrics work well together, with consideration to scale, weight and colour, we'll talk you through how to build up the look of your bag.
This is a full on sewing class, so please make sure that you can sew confidently- at least to thread a needle, wind a bobbin and be able to sew independently. please also bring your own kit or sewing machine if you want to although machines are provided.
THE SHOP.
Abi converted a small section of the studio into a showcase for her work. This is work which goes to fairs and private sales throughout the year. You are welcome to browse anytime you like and have a try on. There will also be a selection of old and vintage fabrics, sewing supplies and trims at reasonable prices, which you may like to buy to make your bags from.
What you'll get
  • A good time and enormous sense of wellbeing and satisfaction,
  • A fantastic bag.
  • The opportunity to trace off the pattern and workroute instructions to take home.
  • Time to spend in a professional working studio.
  • The chance to meet new like minded people
Knowledge required
Some basic sewing knowledge.
What to bring
  • A selection of fabrics and 1m of lining or cotton - bring as much or as little as you like. we will advise you.
  • A packed lunch
  • A 20 inch zip in a colour of their choice. We will have some for sale too.
Location

Stitch and Make Studio - 7-9 Burns Street, Northampton, NN1 3QE, England

Weekend Bag Making Workshop location
Your teacher

Stitch and Make Studio
Stitch and Make Studio

5.0 (44)
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
2026-06-19 15:00:00
class 1E57MXLBSX b30fa37a8c654059964d2a78c24cea95 production northampton Northampton East Midlands GB northampton