About this Event
Your First Stitches: Festive Drawstring Bag Making
Start your sewing journey with The Leila Stitch Co in this fun and festive beginner workshop. You’ll learn how to thread and use a sewing machine, practice simple techniques, and make your very own drawstring bag, perfect for gifts or keeping your Christmas treats safe!
No sewing experience is needed; this workshop is designed especially for beginners. You’ll be guided step by step in a friendly, relaxed environment and leave with both a handmade bag and the confidence to keep on sewing.
Come along, get creative, and enjoy a festive afternoon of making in Sheffield. ✂️✨
🧵 What you’ll learn
- How to thread and use a sewing machine confidently
- Essential beginner techniques such as straight stitching and pressing
- Step-by-step guidance to sew a lined drawstring bag
- Tips for choosing fabrics, cutting accurately, and sewing neatly
🎁 What’s included
- All materials and festive fabrics provided
- Use of sewing machines and tools on the day
- Step-by-step instruction in a small, supportive group
- A finished handmade drawstring bag to take home (perfect for gifting or keeping!)
Please note: A minimum of three participants is needed for this workshop to go ahead. If fewer than three people book, the session may be rescheduled or refunded in full.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bradbury Makers' Shed, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield, United Kingdom
GBP 76.55
