Block of the Month
2026-03-28 10:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
It’s back! Your favourite monthly quilting workshop! Block Of The Month returns for February and March with the 60 degree triangle. Whether you are a master or a complete beginner with this shape, you will have a fabulous day with Helen and sew the most beautiful block!
You will be using a quilting ruler with a 60 degree marking on it to explore cutting, piecing and quilting this versatile shape. The block can also be easily turned into a table runner.
This workshop is a repeat of February so please DO NOT book on to both, places are limited!
Our Block Of The Month, BOTM, sessions are full of support and friendship and we welcome both newcomers and regulars. This is the only time this workshop will run this year.
What do you need to bring?

x5 contrasting Width Of Fabric pieces at least 25cm of each (Please use 100% cotton)
quilting ruler with 60 degree marking
matching thread
rotary cutter
cutting mat
1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)
optional – 0.5m backing fabric and batting for a table runner

What is included?

refreshments (please bring your own lunch)
tutoring
friendship!

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for all intermediate quilters. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance. Please get in touch with Bugweed’s if you would like help in sourcing the supplies required.

Stitch@Starbucks
2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Starbucks, Clifton Moor, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4TU, United Kingdom
Here at Bugweed’s we love a good chat, time for craft and a tasty cuppa! This weekly session brings you all three of those in one free group!
Join us at Clifton Moor Starbucks every Tuesday (including through the school holidays) from 1pm till 3pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and discounted refreshments supplied by the lovely staff of Starbucks.
No need to book but if you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group where we share yarn ideas and check how many people are coming, please get in touch and we can add you! Please note – this group is growing and space can be limited so if you can let us know if you would like to come, it does help!
What shall I bring?

your project
money for a drink if you would like one
a good sense of humour!!

Handicrafts & Chat
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every Thursday (including through the school holidays) from 6.30pm till 8.30pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and ‘reet good cuppa’!
We have a whole range of handicrafts at this weekly group including knitting, crochet, hand sewing and tapestry to name a few!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 10% off all purchases on the evening as a thank you for supporting our shop and community!
If you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group for Handicrafts & Chat, where we share ideas and crafting achievements, please get in touch and we can add you!
What shall I bring?

your project
a good sense of humour!!

Spinday at Bugweed's
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every Saturday (including through the school holidays) from 10.00am till 12.00am for a special spinning social and of course…. a Bugweed’s ‘reet good cuppa’!
Whether you are a seasoned, experienced spinner or a new starter, you are more than welcome to this inclusive and friendly session. We hope to build a supportive community of spinners that can offer each other support, encouragement and advice in person and on our very own Spinday WhatsApp group!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 15% off all purchases on the morning as a thank you for supporting our shop and community!
If you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group for Spinday, where we share ideas and crafting achievements, please get in touch and we can add you!
What shall I bring?

your project and equipment
a good sense of humour!!

Bloom Together - Use a sewing machine to sew a bag
2026-04-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
It’s the Easter holidays and the children are on their break! Do you have a young person who is keen to learn how to use a sewing machine or is keen to begin making bags on a machine? Well this is for both of you!
Come to Bugweed’s and enjoy a morning together making a simple tote bag using either plain or patterned fabric. Our enthusiastic tutor, Emma will guide you through cutting out your fabric and constructing your bag. You will be able to adjust the size to your requirements and make it personal to you both! We suggest that you make one bag between the pair of you and so adults can support the children on the sewing machines.

You can either bring your own machine or borrow one of ours to learn your skills on. This is the perfect opportunity to get that sewing machine out that has been hiding in the back of the cupboard or that was given as a gift but has not been out of it’s box yet!
We welcome up to two children with each adult and adults MUST stay and supervise their children in the session. Tickets are to be purchased for each child but adults go free!
All materials and refreshments are provided, please let yes know if you would like to borrow a sewing machine for the workshop.
For those wanting to decorate their bag, you may want to book our afternoon workshop where Emma will guide you through different ways to decorate your items including using trimmings and basic appliqué.

Bloom Together - Crochet
2026-04-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome back to our child and adult holiday workshops! This Easter we are following on from our successful crochet workshops and introducing you to granny squares!
Come and learn how to crochet a granny square with the help of our friendly tutor, Eleanor. Suitable for improving beginners and perfect for children and adults who want to learn more crochet skills together. Also suitable for teens who would like to master a granny square.
Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is needed for this workshop.
If you have attended one of our previous Bloom Together crochet workshops, you will know that all attendees are supported in the workshop by our tutor and we will do our best to cater for all needs. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
All materials are provided, all you need to do is come along and enjoy the session together. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times, but remember… adult places are free, just pay for each child you are bringing!

Bloom Together - Crochet For All
2026-04-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
We welcome both adults and children who would like to learn how to crochet a beautiful spring flower coaster. If you have a child who can crochet and wants a new challenge or if you are an adult who fancies a creative afternoon then this is for you!
Come and learn how to use the crochet stitches from granny squares to crochet a beautiful spring flower with the help of our friendly tutor, Eleanor. Suitable for improving beginners and perfect for children and adults who want to learn more crochet skills together OR adults who would like to join a friendly crochet session.
Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is needed for this workshop.
If you have attended one of our previous Bloom Together crochet workshops, you will know that all attendees are supported in the workshop by our tutor and we will do our best to cater for all needs. Please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
All materials are provided, all you need to do is come along and enjoy the session together. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times, but remember if you are accompanying a child, adult places are free, just pay for each child you are bringing!

2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Private Sewing Workshop
Do you have a project you are stuck on and need some guidance? Are you desperate to learn a new skill but feel as though you would learn more in a 1:1 session? Well this offering from Bugweed’s is for you!
Come and enjoy 2 hours of 1:1 tutoring time with an experienced sewing teacher. Let us know what you are wanting to focus on before the workshop so Debbie, our fantastic experienced sewing tutor, can prepare and make the most of your tutoring session.
Each session will be 2 hours in length and is limited to just one space. If you are wanting to come with a friend or relative and would like a workshop for both of you, please let us know and we can alter the booking for two.
What shall I bring?

your project
your sewing machine if you have one
a notebook and pen!

About our tutor
Debbie has taught textiles and art for many years at secondary school level and is expert in all things textiles, from stitching on machine and by hand as well as manipulating fabrics and materials. She is ready to help you through all the sewing challenges you may face so please give us some information on how you would like to use the session and we can help you make the most of it!

Knitting Club Workshop 4
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This club is a series of 12 workshops. It is not necessary to attend each one but some projects will span 2 workshops. Please read the details of each workshop.
Welcome to Bugweed’s Knitting Club! It’s time to get knitting mastered with our carefully designed series of 12 workshops to help you learn all the skills you will need to be a successful confident knitter.
Emma and Sue, our tutors with oceans of knowledge, are ready to guide you through every stage from casting on to working in 3d. Come and learn essential skills and techniques for different knitting projects and make some items on the way!
Don’t rush to learn and fail, come and take your time; ask questions and practice your skills.
Each month there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your knitting sills and confidence will bloom!
April
Hand-Warmers – Part 1 of 2
Join us for a relaxed and friendly session exploring a range of beautiful yarns and discovering how each one feels to knit. You’ll have the chance to try four ply, double knit, and chunky yarns before choosing your favourite for your project.
We’ll learn how to create ribbing using knit and purl stitches, then begin making your very own hand-warmers. There will be a selection of patterns to choose from, including simple stocking stitch designs, with an optional cable pattern for anyone feeling adventurous and ready to try something new.
May
Hand-Warmers – Part 2 of 2
In our second session, we’ll continue working on your hand-warmers, learning how to shape for thumbs to give them a comfortable, snug fit. You’ll also be guided through mattress stitch, a clever technique that allows you to sew your pieces together neatly and almost invisibly — giving your finished hand-warmers a beautiful, professional touch.
Come along, build your skills, and enjoy creating something cosy and handmade!
What do you need to bring?

Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen
Glasses if you need them!

What is included?

Straight knitting needles
acrylic yarn
all patterns required

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for complete beginners to knitting.
About our tutor
Emma and Sue are both members of the Bugweed’s team and have much experience in knitting. They both enjoy knitting a wide variety of projects using different yarns. Emma loves to knit and crochet shawls and Sue can often be found knitting up a jumper for her grandchildren! They are kind, caring and patient, making them the perfect tutors for our very beginners knitting club!

Yarn & Yap
2026-04-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to a brand new social for Bugweed’s! This is exclusively for all those teens out there that knit and crochet and want to meet up with like minded yarners. Ellie and Lydia, our fabulous Saturday teen staff, have organised the perfect social for all teens keen to chat with others about all things yarn. Come on your own or come with a friend.
Crochet and knitting are a great way to switch off, connect with others and have some creative time to yourself. Enjoy meeting others who share a common interest and come and cash in on freebies and offers each week to boost your pattern, yarn and haberdashery stash!
There will also be our fantastic Bugweed’s shop staff around so if you have a technical question about a project you are working on we might be able to help you!
If you are aged 11 or above you are very welcome. Refreshments are available at no extra cost and all attendees will receive 10% off all purchases on the afternoon as a thank you for supporting our shop and community! We will be running this social once a month so please spread the word and come and create!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact us!
What shall I bring?

your project
any projects you might be stuck on
a smile and some yap!

I wish I could quilt! Beginners Quilting Workshop
2026-04-21 10:30 - 2026-05-19 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
This is a 5 week workshop, with one session each week. If you cannot attend them all, please let us know and we will try and accommodate you as much as possible!
Welcome to our Beginners Quilting workshop with Helene. If you have looked at beautiful quilts and thought how lovely it would be if you could make them too then this is your chance to learn. Helene will slowly guide you through all aspects of quilting, from choosing colours and patterns to binding and finishing your quilt off. This is not a learning to quilt race, it is a relaxed quilting stroll! You even get a free “Space to Craft’ session at Bugweed’s for 6 hours, usually costing £14 which means you can come and spend time consolidating your learning and take some will earned ‘me time’!
I wish I could quilt!
This course has previously run over 6 weeks, but we’ve now condensed it into 5 sessions while extending some of the class times. This means you’ll still receive the same amount of teaching time overall.
Each week there will be different a focus for learning and slowly but surely your quilt, skills and confidence will bloom!
Week 1 10.30am – 1.30pm
Fabric choices, layout of colours, piecing squares in pairs and then rows.
Week 2 10.30am – 12.30pm
Organising your rows and sewing them together to create your quilt top. Begin thinking about binding choices, make binding.
Week 3 10.30am – 12.30pm
Adding borders, choosing a backing fabric and basting your quilt layers with 505 spray.
Week 4 10.30am – 12.30pm
Quilting using straight lines 1/4in from the ditch or diagonal lines.
Week 5 10.30am – 1.30pm
Hand sewing the binding down, finishing your quilt, and even having time to add a personalised label.
What do you need to bring?

Sewing machine
Enthusiasm
A notebook and pen

What is included?

5 fat quarters of quilting cotton
batting (wadding) for your quilt
thread
one free ‘Space to Craft’ day at Bugweed’s usually costing £14
10% off all purchases in the shop for your quilt

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners however, you do not need to have any experience of quilting.
About our tutor
Helene is not only an all round fabulous person but also a fabulous quilter! She has many years of teaching little people in school and so has the patience of a saint, which makes teaching quilting to us adults a breeze! Helene loves quilting with a passion and can be found at her beloved Bernina sewing machine on an evening and weekend. She is part of the Yorkshire Modern Quilters group and enjoys experimenting with colour and pattern in her quilts, bags and other hand made items. Helene is very understanding of people’s individual needs and ways of learning so if you have any worries, concerns or questions about the workshops please just ask.

Help I've bought an overlocker!
2026-04-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
It’s back!! Our fantastically popular beginners workshop for the machine you all love to hate, the overlocker!! Book your place while you can, they won’t be available for long!
Come and conquer your fears of the overlocker with our friendly and knowledgeable tutor! The perfect course for beginners who want to learn the basics of how to use their overlocker.
What will you learn on this course?

Threading up, in the correct order
Understanding the parts
Understanding and adjusting tension
The cutter
Changing a needle
Looking after your overlocker, including cleaning
Raising the knife
Adjusting the stitch length
Adjusting the cutting width
How to make sure it does not come unthreaded
How to easily rethread in a different colour

What do you need to bring?

Your overlocker and thread. Please let us know which machine you have when booking

Our tutor
Our tutor Debbie is a textiles teacher with over twenty years experience of teaching both art based textiles and technology. This has led to a wide range of skills in all areas of textiles, from stitching on machines and by hand as well as manipulation of fabrics and materials.
Look out for the next overlocker workshop – ‘How to get the most out of your overlocker’ – in a couple of weeks time!

Brilliant Buttonholes
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Skills Sessions of Bugweed’s Sewing School with Hannah. In this session you will work on becoming a master of buttonholes! Many a sewist dreads the buttonhole feature on their garments and so now is your chance to conquer that fear and become confident in sewing a buttonhole. Hannah will be working through both a one step and four step buttonhole. She will also be teaching a bound buttonhole technique for advancing your skills even more! There will be time to ask questions and lots of practicing your sewing skills.
Required sewing knowledge and experience
A good basic knowledge of a sewing machine and be able to sew simple stitches. Attendees need to be familiar with loading a bobbin, changing a needle and changing the foot on their sewing machine.
This session is not suitable for absolute beginners that haven’t got experience of using a sewing machine or sewing fabric together. Please see our Brilliant Beginners workshops for more help with starting using your sewing machine.
Fabric and tool requirements
Please bring your own sewing machine and supplies with you. Your machine does not have to have a one step buttonhole foot as a range of methods of buttonhole sewing will be covered but please remember to bring the buttonhole foot that belongs to your machine! If you have any fabric marking tools please bring these too.
Everything else you will need will be provided for the workshop.

Block of the Month
2026-04-25 10:30 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Welcome to Helen’s very own ‘Smudge Block’ ! This one is very much tailored to our wonderful quilters at Bugweed’s as Helen has listened to your cries of frustration with half square triangles (HSTs) and has designed a block to help you master them.
Learn how to square up the blocks and how to efficiently make the HSTs without stitching along the bias edges. No more struggling to know what to do with HSTs and no more struggling to get them the same size, Helen is here to save the day!
Once you have mastered the basic block and techniques related to HSTs, go wild and repeat it to make a whole quilt!
This workshop is repeated in May so please DO NOT book on to both, places are limited!
Our Block Of The Month, BOTM, sessions are full of support and friendship and we welcome both newcomers and regulars. This is the only time this workshop will run this year.
What do you need to bring?

Fat quarters of contrasting fabrics (Please use 100% cotton as the finish is much better than a poly cotton)
Solid colour background fabrics
Fabric marking pen
matching thread
rotary cutter
Rotating cutting mat (not essential but useful – can be preordered from Bugweed’s)
Small squaring ruler (not essential but useful)
1/4” foot or capability to move needle on your machine to 1/4” (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY)

What is included?

refreshments (please bring your own lunch)
tutoring
friendship!

Required sewing knowledge/experience
This workshop is suitable for improving beginners to quilting. You will need to be familiar with your machine and how to use it’s features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle, changing the feet and needle and sewing a straight stitch. This session is not suitable for complete sewing machine beginners. You must have a 1/4″ foot or the ability to move your needle to the 1/4″ seam allowance. Please get in touch with Bugweed’s if you would like help in sourcing the supplies required.

Me and my little one
2026-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every other Monday (including through the school holidays) from 1.00pm till 3.00pm for a guaranteed friendly welcome and ‘reet good cuppa’ with other parents and carers of babies.
This is time for you to be creative, draw breath and have grown up conversation whilst your little one can play with age appropriate toys and mix with other little ones.
We will serve refreshments and make sure you are all happy and comfortable in our studio space and also be on hand if you just want a friendly ear or some crafting advice.
Bring your own project or treat yourself to something from the shop, you get 10% off all purchases in the session!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. Come alone with your baby or with someone else who fancies some creative time and has a little one.
Baby changing facilities are provided and we are breastfeeding friendly!
What shall I bring?

your project
your baby! (if you are on maternity leave and are preparing for your little one’s arrival you are very welcome too!)

Private Sewing Lesson
2026-04-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom

Spinday at Bugweed's
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Join us at Bugweed’s every Saturday (including through the school holidays) from 10.00am till 12.00am for a special spinning social and of course…. a Bugweed’s ‘reet good cuppa’!
Whether you are a seasoned, experienced spinner or a new starter, you are more than welcome to this inclusive and friendly session. We hope to build a supportive community of spinners that can offer each other support, encouragement and advice in person and on our very own Spinday WhatsApp group!
This is a ticketed event and has a small charge attached. All attendees will receive 10% off all purchases on the morning as a thank you for supporting our shop and community!
If you would like to be part of our active WhatsApp group for Spinday, where we share ideas and crafting achievements, please get in touch and we can add you!
What shall I bring?

your project and equipment
a good sense of humour!!

How to get the most out of your overlocker
2026-05-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
If you know the basics but want to know more about how to get the most out of your overlocker then this is the course for you.
What will you learn on this course?

Make sure your machine is set up properly
Using it for gathering
Adjusting the differential feed for different fabrics
Roll hemming
Unpicking seams
Buying and using extra feet for blind stitch, elasticator or cording

What do you need to bring?

Your overlocker and thread. Please let us know which machine you have when booking

Our tutor
Our tutor Debbie is a textiles teacher with over twenty years experience of teaching both art based textiles and technology. This has led to a wide range of skills in all areas of textiles, from stitching on machines and by hand as well as manipulation of fabrics and materials.

Bugweed's Sewing School - Simply Stretch
2026-05-07 18:30 - 2026-05-14 21:00 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
Please note this is a two part workshop.
Part 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Part 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
One payment covers all sessions and materials and pattern is included.
Part 1 Thursday 7th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm
The first session of this Simply Stretch sewing course will focus on the differences between sewing stretch fabrics and woven fabrics. Catie will provide essential information as to how to achieve the best results when sewing jersey fabrics and will introduce you to the unisex t-shirt pattern which will be used. You will be guided through finding your size and cutting out the pattern and fabric ready for sewing!

Part 2 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm – 9.00pm

In this session you will be sewing up your t-shirt. Catie will help you with which stitch and thread to use and make sure that any finishing techniques provide you with a great garment in the end. There may also be the opportunity to go one the studio overlocker machine.

If patterns need to be lengthened/shortened this can easily be can be dealt with!

Required sewing knowledge/experience for both sessions

You need to be able to change stitches, stitch length and stitch width on your machine. This workshop is aimed at beginners but not sewers who have never used a machine before!
It would be useful if you are familiar with your machine and how to use it’s basic features such as winding and inserting the bobbin, threading up your machine and needle.
What will you need to bring for both sessions?

Your sewing machine and instruction book
Enthusiasm!
Your pattern from the Brilliant Beginners pj course if you attended

Machines are available to hire so please let us know if you would like to use one of our machines.

Expanding Boxy Craft Case
2026-05-09 10:30 - 15:30 | Bugweed’s Limited, Bugweed's Limited, Unit 3, Marrtree Business Park, Stirling Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 4AB, United Kingdom
After much excitement over Helen’s zipped case, we are now having a day to draft and sew your own! Named the ‘Expanding Boxy Craft Case’, this essential item of your bag collection will give you lots of space to carry all sorts of items!

Helen will guide you through drafting your own pattern for the zipped case and then help you construct your bag using fat quarters and half meter pieces. The bag will be padded with fusible fleece and quilted to add structure and interest.
The construction of this bag enables you to make maximum use of the space inside and you will learn how to insert a continuous zip so as to make the opening the maximum amount.

Enjoy learning some new skills, expand your bag pattern drafting skills and spending time with like minded crafters.
What do I need to bring?

sewing machine
thread
zipper foot
one fat quarter for the outer shell
50cm for the lining
large ruler
fabric marking pen
glue pen (not essential but will help with zip insertion)

What is included?

24″ continuous zip
zip pull
0.5m 1″ webbing
0.25cm fusible fleece
1m bias binding
pattern paper
refreshments

Previous experience required?

This workshop is designed for improving quilters and folk who would like to practice their bag making skills.
