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The Wendy Cross Body Bag - Two day Bag Making Workshops with Emma of Hole House Bags

This year, we're delighted that Emma of 'Hole House Bags' will be offering three different two day courses here at Greystoke.

Event Date

05 July 2024

12:00 AM

This event will also happen on the following dates:

Friday 15 Mar 2024
Saturday 16 Mar 2024
Friday 05 Jul 2024
Saturday 06 Jul 2024
Friday 04 Oct 2024
Saturday 05 Oct 2024

£

Description

The Wendy Cross body Bag - 2 days. Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March 2024

The Wendy Cross body bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable strap. It has a zipped pocket on the outside and optional pockets inside. The same pattern can be used to make a bag orientated either vertically or horizontally, so there are plenty of options for variations. Use the smaller size as a handy dog walking bag, or the larger as a practical handbag.  If you find binding internal seams on a zip topped bag fiddly and unsatisfactory, this pattern has an alternative method which you may find easier! 

Suitable for adventurous beginners/intermediate sewists: Although not a complex bag, this style does require some fiddly stitching around corners. You should be able to confidently thread and use your sewing machine, change and use a zipper foot. 

10am to 3pm each day £155 including tasty lunch, fresh coffee and home baking.  Materials Cost: £14 covers zips, interfacing, interlining, strap hardware, pattern and written instructions. You will also have access to the online Stitch a long Facebook group. 

The Forager Bag  - 2 days.  Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July 2024  

The Forager is an outdoorsy, cross body bag that looks great made in oilskin and tweed. The bag has a zipped outer pocket as well as optional pockets in the lining and a long, adjustable strap. The top of the bag is designed to slouch a little, while the main body has more structure, so that the whole bag is practical, comfortable to wear and the perfect day to day bag for chucking everything in! It comes in three sizes too, so you can choose whether you want a large messenger bag look, handbag size or handy dog walking bag! 

Suitable for those with a little bag making experience or adventurous beginners, if you can confidently use your sewing machine, you can make this!

10am to 4pm each day.  £170 including a tasty lunch, fresh coffee and home baking.Materials: £20 per person (covers interfacing, interlining, zips, strap hardware).

The Walton Tote - 2 days Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October 2024

The Walton Tote is an elegant handbag, not too big but not too small, with a handy zipped dividing pocket in the lining and an elegant twist lock closure. It looks perfect made in tweed, but you could also use a heavy weight linen or canvas and the design allows you to play with two different outer fabrics if you'd like.

It's suitable for those with a little bag making experience or adventurous beginner bag makers! As long as you can use your sewing machine, you will be guided carefully through each step.

10am to 4pm each day.  £170 including a tasty lunch, fresh coffee and home baking.  Materials cost: £28 per person (covers interfacing, interlining, hardware, bag base and feet, zips, leather handles).

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