About this Event
Festive Sewing Workshop: Make a Christmas Bow 🎀
Get creative and learn how to make your own beautiful fabric bow in this friendly, hands-on sewing workshop.
Choose from a selection of festive fabrics to create a Christmas bow, or opt for something a little more versatile, such as tweed or floral fabrics, to make a beautiful bow that can be used all year round.
You’ll be guided through the process step-by-step, from cutting your fabric accurately and understanding seam allowances to sewing your bow together using a sewing machine. You’ll also learn some essential hand-sewing techniques to give your finished piece a neat and professional finish.
This workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence with their sewing machine.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a completed handmade bow and new sewing skills you can use in future projects.
Skills You Will Learn
- How to construct a fabric bow
- Cutting fabric accurately
- Understanding the importance of seam allowance
- Using a sewing machine to construct your project
- Hand-sewing techniques, including the ladder stitch
- Finishing your project neatly
What’s Included
- Use of a Janome sewing machine
- A selection of fabrics, including festive, tweed and floral options
- Threads, scissors and all sewing equipment
- Expert tuition and hands-on guidance
- Your finished handmade bow
What You Need to Bring
- Glasses for close-up work, if required
Classes are kept small, with a maximum of 8 participants, giving Jill plenty of time to support each person individually and allowing you to ask questions throughout the day.
Event Details
Time: 10am – 2pm
Experience Level: Beginners – ideal for building sewing confidence
Class Size: Maximum 8 participants
Your Tutor
Your tutor for this workshop will be Jill, one of ReTweed’s experienced course trainers. Jill will guide you through each stage of the project in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment, helping you build confidence while creating something beautiful to take home.
Whether you choose a festive fabric for your Christmas period or a tweed or floral fabric to enjoy throughout the year, you’ll leave with a unique handmade bow and the skills to make more at home.
Event venue & nearby stays
ReTweed, Manse Road, Eyemouth, United Kingdom
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