10.00am to 3.00pm each day

£155 inc tasty lunch fresh coffee & home baking

Materials Cost: £14

The Wendy Crossbody Bag - 2 days

The Wendy Crossbody bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable strap. It has a zipped pocket on the outside and optional pockets inside. The same pattern can be used to make a bag orientated either vertically or horizontally, so there are plenty of options for variations. Use the smaller size as a handy dog walking bag, or the larger as a practical handbag.  If you find binding internal seams on a zip topped bag fiddly and unsatisfactory, this pattern has an alternative method which you may find easier! 

 Suitable for adventurous beginners/intermediate sewists:   Although not a complex bag, this style does require some fiddly stitchingaround corners. You should be able to confidently thread and use your sewing machine, change and use a zipper foot. 

 Material : For either size bag, you will need to bring a fat quarter of an outer fabric (bring more if you want to pattern match) and half a metre of a lining fabric. You should also bring 1.5m of coordinating webbing 38/40mm wide. 

Dates for this course  - see the table below to book:

Sat 30 Nov and Sun 1st Dec 2024  **new date**

 Typically Emma's courses run with 7 students.

What to Bring   Materials Cost: £14  covers zips, interfacing, interlining, strap hardware, pattern and written instructions. You will also have access to the online Stitch a long Facebook group.  Students will each need to bring a sewing machine that is in good working order and with which they are familiar. Also, matching thread, fabric scissors, pins, ruler and a hand sewing needle are also helpful. You should also have a zipper foot for your machine in addition to a regular foot and you will need to know how to change your machine feet before you arrive. It's very important to be familiar with your machine and know how to thread it up/ change and refill the bobbin etc etc. before you arrive.

About the tutor  Anyone who loves textiles and handbags will already know Emma Redfern's very popular 'Hole House' facebook page and website from where she sells her wonderfully original, unique and quirky bags. With a background in art history and an interest in the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement, Emma believes that anyone can produce something beautiful and useful, given a little instruction and some inspiring fabric.

Living just a few miles away from Greystoke, in Cumbria's lovely northern fells, we're delighted to be welcoming Emma back to Quirky Workshops once more.