Bags Galore September 2025! The Ultimate Bag Making Series!
Bags Galore September 2025! The Ultimate Bag Making Series!
Delve into the depths of bag-making techniques in this Sheffield-based sewing series! Kicking off with an extension to my favourite beginners project - a simple lined toted bag, we will level it up by adding an internal letterbox zipped pocket and making our own straps for the bag. The next session we will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it. The final project in the series, run over 2 sessions, is a fully-lined roll top rucksack with a handle, front zipped pocket, a top zip closure, adjustable straps and an internal patch pocket.
In each session (2 for the rucksack) we will work on individual projects and you will have a completed bag to take away with you at the end. All materials are provided.
These Sheffield based sewing class is designed to cover a range of bag-making skills including:
Creating an pocket with a letterbox zip
Making Bag Handles
Creating structure with Interfacing
Adding external pockets
Boxing out corners
Addind a zipped closure to the top of a bag
Creating adjustable straps
All of the techniques you learn will give you an understanding of the different features of bags and how they are put together. Giving you the tools to go ahead and ‘mix’n’match’ in your future projects and designs. Don’t worry if this is all new to you, I’ll be there to help every step of the way! All materials are provided.
SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner
You can book onto the individual courses for £48 each or book onto the whole course for a 10% discount!
Please select the session/s you would like to attend at checkout.
Session 1 - Friday 5th September 10am-12.30pm Levelled-Up Tote Bag In this session we level-up a regular lined tote bag by adding a letterbox zip pocket and making matching straps from fabric and interfacing.
Session 2 - Friday 12th September - 10am - 1pm Project Bag In this session e will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it.
Sessions 3 and 4 - Friday 19th and Friday 26th September 10am - 1pm Rucksack In these final 2 sessions we will make our very own rucksack! Fully lined and complete with a zipped, roll top, a front pocket with a zip, internal patch pockets and adjustable straps.
SEWING MACHINES - Bring your own machine! Each sewing machine has subtle differences and learning on your own machine means you will build confidence using your machine and learn how to adjust its settings for different makes and purposes. Don’t worry if you don’t have or can’t bring your own machine, I have machines available for people to use during the workshops. Just select the option to borrow one at checkout.
WHERE’S IT AT - Workshops are held in my studio at Shed 11, Unit 2, Murray Road, Greystones, S11 7GH. Spaces are limited to 6 for each workshop to ensure you get individual attention, time to ask questions and any help and support you need during the class (and the halftime biscuits go further!).
Follow the link for terms and conditions and cancellation advice.
Bags Galore September 2025! The Ultimate Bag Making Series!
Delve into the depths of bag-making techniques in this Sheffield-based sewing series! Kicking off with an extension to my favourite beginners project - a simple lined toted bag, we will level it up by adding an internal letterbox zipped pocket and making our own straps for the bag. The next session we will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it. The final project in the series, run over 2 sessions, is a fully-lined roll top rucksack with a handle, front zipped pocket, a top zip closure, adjustable straps and an internal patch pocket.
In each session (2 for the rucksack) we will work on individual projects and you will have a completed bag to take away with you at the end. All materials are provided.
These Sheffield based sewing class is designed to cover a range of bag-making skills including:
Creating an pocket with a letterbox zip
Making Bag Handles
Creating structure with Interfacing
Adding external pockets
Boxing out corners
Addind a zipped closure to the top of a bag
Creating adjustable straps
All of the techniques you learn will give you an understanding of the different features of bags and how they are put together. Giving you the tools to go ahead and ‘mix’n’match’ in your future projects and designs. Don’t worry if this is all new to you, I’ll be there to help every step of the way! All materials are provided.
SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner
You can book onto the individual courses for £48 each or book onto the whole course for a 10% discount!
Please select the session/s you would like to attend at checkout.
Session 1 - Friday 5th September 10am-12.30pm Levelled-Up Tote Bag In this session we level-up a regular lined tote bag by adding a letterbox zip pocket and making matching straps from fabric and interfacing.
Session 2 - Friday 12th September - 10am - 1pm Project Bag In this session e will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it.
Sessions 3 and 4 - Friday 19th and Friday 26th September 10am - 1pm Rucksack In these final 2 sessions we will make our very own rucksack! Fully lined and complete with a zipped, roll top, a front pocket with a zip, internal patch pockets and adjustable straps.
SEWING MACHINES - Bring your own machine! Each sewing machine has subtle differences and learning on your own machine means you will build confidence using your machine and learn how to adjust its settings for different makes and purposes. Don’t worry if you don’t have or can’t bring your own machine, I have machines available for people to use during the workshops. Just select the option to borrow one at checkout.
WHERE’S IT AT - Workshops are held in my studio at Shed 11, Unit 2, Murray Road, Greystones, S11 7GH. Spaces are limited to 6 for each workshop to ensure you get individual attention, time to ask questions and any help and support you need during the class (and the halftime biscuits go further!).
Follow the link for terms and conditions and cancellation advice.
Bags Galore September 2025! The Ultimate Bag Making Series!
Delve into the depths of bag-making techniques in this Sheffield-based sewing series! Kicking off with an extension to my favourite beginners project - a simple lined toted bag, we will level it up by adding an internal letterbox zipped pocket and making our own straps for the bag. The next session we will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it. The final project in the series, run over 2 sessions, is a fully-lined roll top rucksack with a handle, front zipped pocket, a top zip closure, adjustable straps and an internal patch pocket.
In each session (2 for the rucksack) we will work on individual projects and you will have a completed bag to take away with you at the end. All materials are provided.
These Sheffield based sewing class is designed to cover a range of bag-making skills including:
Creating an pocket with a letterbox zip
Making Bag Handles
Creating structure with Interfacing
Adding external pockets
Boxing out corners
Addind a zipped closure to the top of a bag
Creating adjustable straps
All of the techniques you learn will give you an understanding of the different features of bags and how they are put together. Giving you the tools to go ahead and ‘mix’n’match’ in your future projects and designs. Don’t worry if this is all new to you, I’ll be there to help every step of the way! All materials are provided.
SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner
You can book onto the individual courses for £48 each or book onto the whole course for a 10% discount!
Please select the session/s you would like to attend at checkout.
Session 1 - Friday 5th September 10am-12.30pm Levelled-Up Tote Bag In this session we level-up a regular lined tote bag by adding a letterbox zip pocket and making matching straps from fabric and interfacing.
Session 2 - Friday 12th September - 10am - 1pm Project Bag In this session e will start to use heavier, more hardwearing fabrics along with heavy-duty interfacing to create a mult-pocketed project bag - perfect for storing your current sewing project along with all the tools you need ro complete it.
Sessions 3 and 4 - Friday 19th and Friday 26th September 10am - 1pm Rucksack In these final 2 sessions we will make our very own rucksack! Fully lined and complete with a zipped, roll top, a front pocket with a zip, internal patch pockets and adjustable straps.
SEWING MACHINES - Bring your own machine! Each sewing machine has subtle differences and learning on your own machine means you will build confidence using your machine and learn how to adjust its settings for different makes and purposes. Don’t worry if you don’t have or can’t bring your own machine, I have machines available for people to use during the workshops. Just select the option to borrow one at checkout.
WHERE’S IT AT - Workshops are held in my studio at Shed 11, Unit 2, Murray Road, Greystones, S11 7GH. Spaces are limited to 6 for each workshop to ensure you get individual attention, time to ask questions and any help and support you need during the class (and the halftime biscuits go further!).
Follow the link for terms and conditions and cancellation advice.