Make a Pepin Tote Bag
Do you already know how to use a sewing machine? Are you keen to get started on a new sewing project but struggling to find some inspiration? Then this 1 day bag making workshop may be just for you!
Our new one day workshop is the perfect class if you can already use a sewing machine, but want to learn how to follow a pattern to make a craft project.
The Noodlehead Pepin Tote Bag Sewing Pattern is a classic, well proportioned tote bag with a shaped gusset, shoulder straps and handy internal and external pockets. Customise the design and function of your new go-to bag with different pocket combinations, a zip closure, magnetic snap closure and twist lock closure.
PLEASE NOTE - If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us on [email protected] and we can check availability. Sometimes we can experience a glitch in the website where the workshop appears as fully booked when it is not. We are fixing it as soon as possible.
- Running Time
- 9.00am - 4pm
Do you already know how to use a sewing machine? Are you keen to get started on a new sewing project but struggling to find some inspiration? Then this 1 day bag making workshop may be just for you!
Our new one day workshop is the perfect class if you can already use a sewing machine, but want to learn how to follow a pattern to make a craft project.
The Noodlehead Pepin Tote Bag Sewing Pattern is a classic, well proportioned tote bag with a shaped gusset, shoulder straps and handy internal and external pockets. Customise the design and function of your new go-to bag with different pocket combinations, a zip closure, magnetic snap closure and twist lock closure.
PLEASE NOTE - If the class is showing as fully booked, please contact us on [email protected] and we can check availability. Sometimes we can experience a glitch in the website where the workshop appears as fully booked when it is not. We are fixing it as soon as possible.
- Running Time
- 9.00am - 4pm
About this workshop
During the workshop the tutor will guide you through how to make a patch pocket and internal utility pockets, how to insert an (optional) zip fastening as well as show you a range of other bag fasteners. Your bag will be fully lined giving the professional finish.
Please note that you will need to cut out your fabric pieces at home BEFORE attending the workshop.
This means you can focus on the construction of the bag in your workshop. You will need to collect your Pepin Tote Bag Pattern and dot and cross pattern paper from the store, or arrange to have it posted to you. Help and support can be offered by calling a member of the team on 0121 449 8419.
Further Information
- How to make an external patch pocket
- How to make internal utility style pockets
- How to attach a zip fastening
- The tutor will also demonstrate how to attach other types of fastenings (such as twist lock clasps and magnetic clasp closures) but you may not have time to apply them all to your bag during the 1 day class.
- How to attach bag handles
- How to assemble a fully lined bag
Level 2 - Home Interior
Level 3 - Beginner Dressmaker
Please click here to read the descriptions of these levels to ensure it is suited to you.
- 20% discount on supplies required for the workshop (fabric & notions)
- 10% off any other fabrics purchased on the day of your course
- Your very own copy of the Noodlehead Pepin Tote Bag pattern and instructions
- 85cm length of 122cm wide dot and cross pattern paper to make your pattern with
- Use of all machines, tools and equipment
- Tea/coffee and biscuits (please bring a packed lunch or visit one of the lovely local cafes)
- Suitable hardwearing fabric, such as Millerain, cotton canvas, cotton drill or denim fabric. 0.5m of 150cm wide fabric or 92cm of 110cm wide fabric
- Co-ordinated printed or plain cotton fabric for the lining (65cm of 110cm wide fabric)
- 0.5m of woven cotton iron-on interfacing (for the lining fabric).
- 51cm standard zip/metal zip
- 1.5m of co-ordinating 25mm cotton webbing for the handles
- 2x 100m Gutermann Sew All Thread (one matching the main fabric and one matching the lining)
- Prym Magnetic Snap Closure (optional)
- Prym Turn Clasp Closure (optional)
Dee Cain
Dee has always had a keen interest in sewing and at the age of 9 she was taught to sew by her mum.As a teenager, Dee used her sewing skills to make fashionable schools skirts for herself and her friends.
After secondary education Dee knew that she wanted her career to be sewing related so studied for industry qualifications and worked in many areas of clothing production.
Having chosen to become a sewing tutor in 2017, Dee is keen to embed good sewing practices into beginners so that their work is always of a high standard and they can be proud of their sewing skills.
Dates & Times
Sorry there are no sessions planned in at the moment, but do get in touch and we’ll let you know about future dates.
