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Create beautiful handmade fabric boxes that are as practical as they are charming. Perfect for presenting a special gift or organising sewing notions, jewellery, cosmetics, or treasured keepsakes, these delightful boxes are sure to become a favourite project.During this enjoyable one-day workshop, you'll learn how to make these stylish boxes using your sewing machine. Available in two sizes, they are quick, fun to stitch, and easily customised to suit any occasion. Choose festive Christmas fabrics to create unique gift packaging for the holiday season, or select your favourite prints to make attractive storage boxes for your home.
With straightforward construction and plenty of opportunities to personalise your creations, this is an ideal project for confident beginners and experienced stitchers alike. Best of all, you'll have time to make several boxes throughout the day, leaving with a collection of beautiful handmade boxes ready to gift, display, or keep for yourself.
You will need a sewing machine, basic sewing supplies, threads and fabrics. Detailed requirements will be emailed to you in advance of the class.
Beginners welcome. Participants should be able to use a rotary cutter safely and stitch an accurate 1/4" seam.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
There is a coffee shop on site called O for Coffee. Attendees at our classes are visited by coffee shop staff regularly throughout the day to take any orders. Anything consumed during your day is sold at a 10% discount. As well as a large choice of hot and cold drinks, the menu comprises savoury choices including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and soups. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a selection of cakes and scones made in-house with gluten-free and vegan options.
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