Fri. 14th Nov. Clam Up Purses Workshop (Anita Birtles)

Description

Clam Up Purses Workshop with Anita Birtles

Date & Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Skill Level: Beginner (some rotary cutting experience required)

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If quilting fabrics, inserting zips, sewing 3D objects, or binding edges are new or challenging for you, this is the perfect class to build your skills! During the workshop, you’ll make a selection of fully lined purses using Bosal’s In-R-Form or Style-vil foam to give each purse its stand-up shape.

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What You’ll Make:

You can create several purses in the following sizes—make more or less depending on your sewing speed!

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Preparation:

Please practice rotary cutting before the class to ensure you’re confident with the basics. We’ll include a “Hints and Tips Tutorial” during the session to refresh your rotary cutting skills, but prior knowledge will help you get the most from the workshop.

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Ready to sew up your collection of charming, practical purses?
Book your spot now!

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Please bring with you, or purchase on the day of your workshop –

• 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, 1/4 inch foot (or all presser foot if you do not have a 1/4” foot) and sewing machine manual
• Purple Tip Sewing Machine Needles
• Unpicker (or seam ripper)
• Sharp fine pins (glass head or fine magic pins are ideal)
• Paper scissors and notebook
• Fabric scissors
• 50 wt sewing machine thread in neutral colour (aurifil 50 wt thread is ideal)
• At least 1m of Freezer Paper for making full sized templates.
• It is essential to have wonder clips

Fabrics (all available to purchase on the day)

• 1m for main fabric
• 1m for lining fabric
• 0.25m of co-ordinating fabric
• 0.5m of  Double Sided Fusible In-R-Form
• 0.5m medium weight fusible interfacing such as F220
• Up to 40″ double slide handbag zip, and some extra zip pulls.

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🧵 Sewing Machine Reminder

To help you make the most of your workshop time, please ensure that you are familiar with your sewing machine and arrive with it threaded and ready to go. This will save valuable time at the start of the session and allow you to get stuck into sewing straight away!

If you’re not yet confident with your machine or need a refresher, why not book a one-to-one session with us before your workshop? We’ll help you feel comfortable and confident, so you can focus on learning and enjoying your class.

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About Anita Birtles

Anita Birtles is a passionate quilter and experienced sewing instructor known for her friendly teaching style and clear, practical guidance. With years of experience in patchwork, quilting, and bag making, Anita specializes in helping beginners build confidence and develop essential skills. Her classes focus on precision, creativity, and making sewing enjoyable for all skill levels.

Anita’s enthusiasm for quilting shines through her workshops, where she shares expert tips and techniques that empower students to create beautiful, professional-looking projects.

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☕ Additional Information

🍴 Lunch Information

Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you. A cool bag is recommended if needed.

If you prefer to buy something on the day, there are several convenient options nearby, including Subway, Bakery 79, and Tesco.

We’ll also provide tea and coffee during the session to keep you refreshed throughout the day!

Shopping Opportunity:
You’ll have time to browse our Warehouse Shop before the class starts, during breaks, and even afterwards — the perfect chance to stock up on fabric, notions, and supplies for your next project.

🚗 Parking:
Free parking is available at the warehouse.
Please park in the designated car park at the bottom of the building — this ensures clear access for disabled visitors and delivery vehicles. We kindly ask that you avoid parking along the length of the warehouse.

We look forward to welcoming you for a fun and creative day!

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📅 Cancellation Policy

Workshop Cancellations by Us:
In exceptional circumstances, we may need to cancel a workshop or event. If this happens, we will:

• Offer you an alternative date where possible, securing your place in the class

• Provide as much notice as possible, with cancellations made no later than 48 hours before the scheduled workshop

• If no alternative date is suitable, we will refund you in full

Please note:
We are unable to reimburse any additional costs you may have incurred to attend, 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% admin 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 early notice wherever possible to allow us to offer your place to another attendee.

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Location
Lady Sew and Sew
Farm Road
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1EJ
UK

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Tel: 01491 572 528