If you have ever wanted to learn how to make your own bag, these fun workshops are perfect for you.  While making your bag you will be introduced to professional materials, equipment, and construction techniques, and you will learn how to apply your new skills and knowledge at home with domestic equipment, using your pattern and easily available materials. From cutting materials according to your chosen pattern, to attaching pockets, straps, zips, clasps and other hardware, you will learn everything you need to know.

You will leave with your own bespoke high-quality bag, and enough practical skills to make another bag.


Choose from one of the following designs:


1. Decorated or Painted Pencil Case/Makeup Bag

Price: €45
This is a simple, easy to make bag. Made with waterproof backed denim, which is durable and easy to clean, this fabric is  perfect for decorating or painting. You will learn how to decorate the fabric using various techniques such as painting or stamping, as well as how to insert a zip. A wide choice of zip colours are available.

 

2. Clutch with Magnetic Clasp

Price: from €45
The perfect accessory to carry with you on a night out, or to Sunday coffee with friends. It will fit all your essentials and proudly show off your own personal style, as every part is handpicked by you. This classic fold-over clutch design is a great introduction to bag making. It closes with a magnetic clasp, is fully lined, and comes with one patch pocket.

The clutch can be made using one of the following materials:

  • Denim, canvas backed (perfect for painting and embroidery) | Price: €45
  • Fabric, backed with interfacing | Price: €49
  • Cork Eco-leather | Price: €60
  • Dupioni Silk | Price: €65
More on materials here

 

3. Pouch with Zipped Top Closure

Price: from €49
This practical little pouch bag is a great standby for all occasions, and will fit neatly inside a larger bag. It is fully lined, comes with one patch pocket, perfect for storing small items, and securely closes with a zip. A wide choice of zip colours are available.

The pouch can be made using one of the following materials:

  • Fabric, backed with interfacing | Price: €49
  • Cork Eco-leather | Price: €60
  • Dupioni Silk | Price: €65
More on materials here

 

4. Large Denim Beach Bag

Price: €55
Made with tough, waterproof backed denim, riveted self-fabric straps, and a patch pocket, this is a durable yet stylish beach bag that will fit all your summer essentials. A practical accessory that shows off your creativity and personal style.

 

5. Medium sized Denim Tote Bag

Price: €60 
Made with denim, this tote is decorated with leather accents, and features a zipped outside pocket, and two leather handles. The combination of denim and leather gives this bag a unique style that can be worn in various occasions. It is fully lined, features a patch pocket as well as an external zipped pocket, and closes with a leather snap.

 

6. Large Zipped Denim Shopper

Price: €55 
Shop in style with this practical denim shopper. Durable and easy to carry, it makes the best companion in all shopping adventures. It is fully lined, comes with an interior patch pocket and two leather handles.

 

7. Weekend Barrel Bag

Price: €80 
Fully lined, featuring a patch pocket as well as a zipped outside pocket and two leather handles, this barrel bag is ideal for weekend getaways, short business trips, or as a carry-on for all your travels. Show off your personal style while you travel, with this durable yet fashionable, unique, custom-made bag.

  • Difficulty: Easy - Medium
  • Required skills: Sewing (Machine & Hand)
  • Duration: 6 Hours (Approx.)
  • Price: From €45 – See individual prices

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