Bags For Beginners
Enjoy a weekend of sewing in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Details
In this retreat we will learn the basics of bag making - developing skills that are used in a variety of bag patterns. We will make My First Tote from Country Cow Designs - learning to add handles and sew box corners. Then we will make the Zipper Pouch from Kandou Patterns - learning to insert a zip. Both patterns come in a variety of sizes & are great staples for any bag maker. This retreat is ideal for beginner sewists who want to venture into bag making. Skills required include being able to thread your machine and sew straight seams. Materials will be selected prior to the retreat. For the tote bag you will receive patterned & plain fabric plus cotton webbing for handles. For the pouch you will receive a fat quarter bundle, zip tape & pull. Interfacing & thread for all projects will also be provided Included in the retreat: Four sewing workshops, plus an optional welcome craft All materials, hardware & haberdashery required for all four workshops Accommodation at Railway Rooms Meals: Breakfast (Tues & Weds), Lunch (Tues & Weds) and Dinner (Mon)
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