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Ultimate Carry All Bag

Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 - Wednesday, 7 October, 2026

Free

You asked, and we listened. After so many requests since our Sewing Retreat, we’re bringing the Ultimate Carry Bag workshop into the shop.

Get ready to create the ultimate storage solution for all your sewing, quilting, or crafting supplies! Over two fun-filled Tuesdays -you’ll sew an elegant, ultra-functional carry bag with 18 pockets, plus clear vinyl bags on swivel hooks to keep your smaller essentials neatly organized.

With enough space for fabric, a mini iron, and thread spools, this bag is a must-have for every sewist! This workshop is perfect for confident beginners to advanced sewists, and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Spaces are limited – reserve yours now and sew up something amazing!

Programme

Wednesday, 23 September (9:00 – 12:00)

  • Preparation

Wednesday, 30 September (9am to 3pm)

  • Cutting your fabric
  • Marking and prepping pockets
  • Sewing the pockets

Wednesday, 7 October (9am to 3pm)

  • Assembling the bag
  • Attaching binding
  • Finishing touches

There will be a little homework between sessions.

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FAQ

  • Ironing board
  • Large iron
  • Supplies of stock available for purchase (ie needles, scissors, etc)
  • An overlocker (just in case)

MACHINE

  • Your sewing machine
  • Your sewing kit
  • Rotary cutter
  • Small cutting mat
  • Standard foot
  • Zip foot
  • Small iron (optional)

FABRIC

  • 2m cotton fabric (for outside of bag)
  • 5m cotton fabric (for inside of bag)
  • 75cm x 110m cotton fabric (lining of bag)

HABERDASHERY

  • 50cm Corlene
  • 50cm iron-on batting
  • 25cm twill tape
  • 50cm 10-cord elastic band (optional)
  • Any fitting handles (or 2.15m webbing)
  • Open ended zips:
    • 2x 30cm
    • 1x 15cm
    • 1x 20cm
    • 1x open end 30/35cm
  • Your sewing machine
  • Basic sewing kit
  • 2m exterior fabric (outside fabric)
  • 80cm fabric for interior pockets
  • 1.5 m Interfacing of your choice
  • 15 cm plastic vinyl
  • 1.5 m bias binding (will be explained in class)
  • 50 cm elastic band
  • 2.15 m webbing ( or other straps for handles)
  • Open ended zips:
    – 2x 30cm
    – 1x 15cm
    – 1x 20cm
    – 1x 30cm

Unfortunately there won’t be a kit available this time, so please make sure you come fully prepared with everything you need!

Details

Start:
Wednesday, 23 September, 2026
End:
Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
Cost:
Free
Sewing Instructor:
Hester Engelbrecht
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