Sew Your Own Patchwork Pillow Or Cushion Case - Sewing for Children

Join us for the fourth and final session before Christmas, where children and parents will unleash their creativity by crafting beautiful, custom patchwork pillows from upcycled fabric scraps! You do not need to have attended the previous class to attend this workshop.

• Week 1: Saturday 9th November 2024, Upcycle Your Own Eco-Friendly T-Shirt
• Week 2: Saturday 23rd November 2024, Upcycle Your Own Tote Bag
• Week 3: Saturday 7th December 2024, Make A Sustainable Christmas Jumper

What to expect in week 4, sew your own patchwork pillowcase / cushion cover?

This hands-on project is all about learning the fun and rewarding ways to reuse textiles while making something cozy and meaningful. Whether your child chooses a traditional design or opts to go all out with a Christmas-themed pillowcase or cushion cover, this workshop will guide you through easy sewing or no-sew techniques to create a special keepsake. Plus, if you'd like, your pillowcase or cushion can be the perfect handmade Christmas gift for someone special! Let’s make this holiday season both creative and sustainable!

Here's what you'll experience

1. Children and parents will work together, getting creative to make a special cozy keepsake.
2. Learn basic sewing techniques and stitches. You'll have a choice of plenty of fabrics, materials and accessories to make your cushion / pillow extra special.
3. The session is 2 hours long.
4. If you have any dietry or special requirements, please get in contact or email [email protected]

What we provide

• Fabric and material to make your pillowcase or cushion cover.
• Fabrics and materials for upcycling.
• Patches, buttons, embellishments, shapes, thread etc.
• If you would like to purchase the filling for the pillowcase or cushion cover, please let us know for an additional £5.
• Refreshments of tea, coffee and squash will be available throughout.

Why you'll love this workshop

This crafting class aims to inspire creativity and environmental awareness by teaching children the value of sustainability through crafting.

1. A Focus on Sustainable Fashion - Crafting often involves creating new items from scratch, but in this club, we will transform old, discarded clothing and materials into fashionable, stylish, and fun items. Activities in this class will encourage children to think about eco-friendly practices while exploring their creativity, addressing the cost of living crisis to encourage families to think about reusing to save money and promoting circular fashion to reinvent old things to create new loved pieces.
2. Hands-On Learning - Children will not only craft but also learn about the lifecycle of clothing, the impact of waste, and creative ways to upcycle everyday items. Children will be encouraged to explore their artistic abilities through hands-on projects and develop their motor skills.
3. Interactive Parent/Carer-Child Collaboration - Parents/Carers will work alongside their children, assisting with projects while learning together about sustainability.

Limited spots available - Our workshops are kept small for personalised attention, so be sure to book early to secure your spot!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Change Makers Hub, Railway Drive, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom