Online workshop - Learn to sew a zipped pouch

Date/Time
Date - 22/05/2020
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Duration – 3 hours

**This workshop will be delivered virtually via the online video conferencing platform, Zoom. If you don’t already have a Zoom account, it is easy to set one up for free (basic package) via their website. On the day of the workshop I would email you the workshop joining instructions. Zoom allows 2 way communication between all participants and myself, allowing questions, feedback, demonstrations and conversation! It’s good fun and a great way to socialise with other people whilst sewing, during this period of lockdown.**

Learn to sew a zipped pouch

This workshop is suitable for those with basic machine skills (thread the machine, wind a bobbin, sew a straight stitch). It is a great introduction to zip insertion and a fab project for using up fabric remnants.

Learn how to insert a zip using a zipper foot and make a gorgeous lined zipped pouch. Choose from 3 different styles and a selection of fabrics to suit your style and the intended use. These zipped pouches can be used for literally anything – stationery, sewing kit, make up, board game pieces, playing cards, jewellery…….

They would make a fantastic personalised gift for someone.

You will learn:

How to apply interfacing to give structure to projects
Changing feet on the machine and use of the zipper foot
Inserting a zip
Attaching a lining to the pouch
Top stitching
Sewing gusset corners if sewing the ‘boxy’ pouch

Supplies:The following supplies will be sent out to you in the post prior to the workshop:
2 different fabrics for the pouch – outer fabric and lining
Zip for the pouch
Practise zip and practise fabric
Interfacing
There will be a choice of fabrics available – I will be in touch after you have booked with regards to choosing.You will need:

Matching or contrasting machine thread

Your own sewing machine with zipper foot if you have one

Scissors

Iron/ironing board

What else is included?:
- Photographic step by step handout with instructions will be emailed to you after the workshop, to repeat the project at home.

Cost £25

Lorna says:

“A lot of people are daunted at the prospect of inserting a zip. This is a great class to have a practice inserting a standard zipper and then put those skills into practice by making a gorgeous zipped pouch. Choose from 3 styles and a whole host of lovely fabrics. This would make a fantastic project to make for gifts, or even just yourself!!”

Please note:

Once the supplies have been posted out, there will not be an option for a refund on the class.

Decisions, decisions!!

Options for zipped pouch:

Clockwise:

Top left – flat pouch (can have with tab too)

Centre right – Boxy pouch (with tab)

Bottom left – standard pencil case

Fabric/Zip colour options:

Blue cars/pale blue lining with white/royal blue/turquoise/green zip
Cats and dogs/pale blue lining with orange/blue/white zip
Navy and red polka dots with white/royal blue zip
Multicoloured emojis with pale blue lining with yellow/green/turquoise/orange zip
Grey cars/pale blue lining with white/blue/green zip
Butterflies/lilac lining with pale pink/coral/turquoise zip
Pale blue with pink flowers with white/blue/pink zip
Pink with large flowers/pale pink lining with lilac/pink/coral zip
Foxes/pale blue lining with blue/orange/green zip