10am until 4pm
Fri. 19th Mar. Crazy Patchwork Bag Making Class (Anita Birtles)
£85.00
8 in stock
8 in stock
Description
Crazy Patchwork Bag Making Class with Anita Birtles
Learn how to make this colourful, practical patchwork bag while picking up a whole range of useful sewing techniques along the way.
This is a great class if you’d like to take your patchwork skills a step further and create something you’ll actually use. You’ll learn how to create the colourful crazy patchwork panels, add a zip, make and attach the sturdy straps, and finish your bag with beautiful meandering quilting using mesh.
During the day you’ll be guided through each stage, with plenty of tips and advice to help you get a professional-looking finish.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create a crazy patchwork panel using a selection of fabrics
- Quilt your patchwork using a meandering stitch with mesh
- Insert a zip neatly into your bag
- Make and attach the bag straps
- Put all the elements together to create a finished, fully lined bag
- Pick up useful tips for working with patchwork, quilting and zips
Whether you’re new to bag making or looking to add some new techniques to your sewing repertoire, this is a fun and rewarding project – and the finished bag makes a fantastic everyday shopper, project bag or weekend bag.
What to bring
Please bring the following with you, or purchase them from us on the day:
Rotary cutting equipment – board, cutter (with a new blade)
Ruler – two straight rulers (ideally one 24” in length and the other 12” in length)
Sewing machine in good working order and threaded, with a ¼” foot if you have one. If not, bring your usual presser foot and your sewing machine manual.
Paper scissors and a notebook
Requirements
Fabric
Selection of fat quarters or fabric scraps, or purchase one of our Scrap Bags on the day.
1/2 metre lining fabric
Long quilting pins
Size 80 sewing machine needles
Fabric marker pen or pencil
25inch zip
1/2 m cotton wadding
1/2m dress net of similar
A little reminder about your sewing machine
Please make sure you are familiar with your sewing machine and arrive with it threaded and ready to sew. This means we can spend less time setting up and more time actually making your quilt.
If you’re not completely confident with your machine, or would simply like a refresher before the class, why not book a one-to-one session with us beforehand? A little extra confidence can make all the difference and means you can relax and enjoy the workshop.
About Anita Birtles
Anita Birtles is an experienced quilter and sewing teacher with a friendly, encouraging approach. She has a wealth of experience in patchwork, quilting and bag making and particularly enjoys helping people discover the pleasure of making things for themselves.
Her classes are practical, relaxed and packed with useful tips, making even unfamiliar techniques feel achievable. Whether you’ve never sewn a quilt block before or simply want to build your patchwork skills, Anita will guide you through each stage at a comfortable pace.
And, of course, there’s plenty of time for questions, advice and those little sewing discoveries that you only get when you’re learning alongside an experienced quilter.
Additional information
Tea and coffee will be available before and during the class, so there’s plenty of opportunity to have a cuppa and chat with fellow quilters.
You’ll also have time to browse our Warehouse Shop before the class, during breaks and afterwards. It’s the perfect opportunity to choose a few extra fabrics or supplies once you’ve discovered exactly what you need for your quilt.
Parking
Free parking is available at the warehouse.
Please park in the designated car park at the bottom of the building. This keeps access clear for disabled visitors and delivery vehicles, so please avoid parking along the length of the warehouse.
Cancellation policy
Workshop cancellations by us
In exceptional circumstances, we may need to cancel a workshop or event. If this happens, we will:
- Offer an alternative date where possible and secure your place on the new date
- Give you as much notice as possible, with cancellations made no later than 48 hours before the scheduled workshop
- Provide a full refund if an alternative date is not suitable
Please note that we are unable to reimburse additional costs incurred in attending the workshop, such as travel, accommodation or materials purchased independently.
Cancellations by you
If you need to cancel your place:
14 days’ notice or more before the first session:
- You may request a refund, minus a 10% administration fee
- Or transfer to another available class
Less than 14 days’ notice:
- Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a refund or transfer
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to let us know as early as possible if you can no longer attend, so that we have the opportunity to offer your place to another quilter.
Location
Lady Sew and Sew
Farm Road
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1EJ
UK
Tel: 01491 572 528
