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Introduction to Sewing - Make a Quilted Laptop Bag

By Stitches & Seams

One day workshop learning to use a sewing machine to piece together denim scraps to make a whole new item. Suitable for beginners.

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Location

32 Baird Gardens

32 Baird Gardens London SE19 1HJ United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 7 hours
  • ages 16+
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 08:45

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Learn how to make a quilted laptop bag in our Introduction to Sewing workshop. Small group with all materials and lunch provided.


Come and learn how to use a sewing machine, whilst producing a beautiful and useful laptop bag in a friendly and supportive environment.


Suitable for beginners and intermediate sewers, this one day course will teach you how to utilise 'waste' to create a unique item, whilst learning the basics of operating a sewing machine and inserting a zip.


All materials, equipment and lunch included.


During the day long workshop, you will learn how to;

  • thread up and use a sewing machine for straight seams
  • piece together strips to form 'new' fabric
  • design and execute your own quilting stitching
  • make and insert a lining
  • insert a zip


What you need to bring

  • a desire to learn and be creative
  • measurements of a laptop
  • a notebook and pencil if desired


Location


Based in SE19 the workshop is held in a ground floor, home based environment. Two steps on entry.


About Stitches & Seams


With a background in teaching, Emma has 10+years sewing and making experience, and a desire to share and empower individuals to make and create. She has a deep belief that being creative is within the grasp of anyone and can be a very powerful tool in generating a sesne of community, whilst helping reduce waste through creating a deeper connection between humans and their environment.


For more information contact

emma@stitchesandseams.co.uk

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