Start Sewing 2
Tote bag, £45
Improve your sewing skills whilst making this lovely tote bag. This is a 3 hour beginner’s class but we'd recommend doing the envelope cushion project first, especially if you've not sewn before or have limited experience.
During the class you will learn to:
Thread a machine and wind the bobbin
Draft a simple paper tote bag pattern
Lay a simple pattern with notches and grain lines
Pin and cut out your fabric
Sew straight, around corners and reverse sewing
Make handles using the "bagging out" method
Topstitching
Add a pocket (optional)
We will provide you with sewing equipment if you don't have any
What to bring
60cm fabric at least 130cm wide canvas, denim or dressmaking weight or medium weight cotton (non stretchy), plain, stripe or printed. If you want to use a large pattern repeat you will need around 1m of fabric.
Matching colour thread
A sewing machine if you have one.
Not to worry if you don't, you can use one of ours but it's on a first come first serve basis. Please contact me to reserve one.