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 info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk 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 info@guthrie-ghani.co.uk 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
When Dee's parents realised that she adored all things sewing related, they gave her an electric sewing machine for her 9th birthday and her first sewing teacher was her dear mum who just happened to be a seamstress.
Dee has had a lengthy career in the clothing industry working as a sample machinist, sample cutter, pattern drafter and bridal alteration specialist before she decided to become a mature student and study for a BSc in Clothing Management and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Valuable teaching experience was gained as a visiting tutor for BA fashion students at Birmingham City University. In 2017 she also taught in Haiti as the lead tutor for an oversees aid work charity (LVE Haiti) where she successfully set up a sewing school.
Hobbies include sewing her own tailored clothes, knitting baby cardigans, travelling to tropical destinations, shopping and going to the gym.
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.
