Sashiko Purses Workshop

Sashiko Purses Workshop

By Karen Giroud

Join us at the Makers Market for some soothing hand stitching as well as machine sewing to make a cute purse - perfect for a crafted gift!

Date and time

Location

Portobello Town Hall

147-149 Portobello High Street Edinburgh EH15 1AF United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • Ages 14+
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Sashiko Purses Workshop

Hey there! Join us for a fun and creative Sashiko Purses Workshop at Portobello Town Hall. Get ready to learn the art of Japanese decorative stitching and create your own unique purse!

When: October 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM (Europe/London)

Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a stylish accessory. See you there!

Discover the world of traditional Japanese Sashiko embroidery in this creative and mindful workshop.

Create an embroidered purse/card-holder with your own Sashiko embellishment. Learn some basic machine sewing techniques as you construct your sectioned purse.

Choose from a wide range of colours and designs to create your purse.

All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring any non-stretchy woven materials to use – a pair of old jeans is perfect! Great for breathing new life into your old clothes and keeping them out of landfill!

This is a great activity for avoiding textile waste and is a fun, creative and meditative way to spend a couple of hours. You will leave the workshop excited to apply your new skills.

Frequently asked questions

Is this event suitable for children?

It is suitable for Children and Teenagers over the age of 14 if accompanied by an adult.

Is the workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes it is suitable for novice stitchers - you don't need to have used a sewing machine before and can be completely new to sewing - you can make the embroidery as simple or as complex as you choose and will be supported to create your design.

Organized by

Karen Giroud

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Oct 5 · 11:00 AM GMT+1