Sew & customise a bag - beginners/improvers

Course Content:
During this practical course, you will gain hands-on experience of basic hand and machine sewing techniques and will explore design, construction, materials and a range of decorative textile techniques to customise your bag.

Techniques will include:
• Hand sewing stitches
• Machine sewing (range of stitching and techniques)
• Seams, Finishing and Hemming techniques
• Applique
• Making your own bias binding
• Covering buttons

Group teaching and technique demonstration alongside one to one sessions will enable you to create your own personalised bag to take home. Each session will be student-led with time to practise techniques and develop a personal project.
Assessment Methods:
This course is non-certificated so there are no formal units or assessment. You will normally present and discuss your work in informal group and tutor question and answer discussions. There will be informal assessment through presentation of a sketchbook/notebook, experimental work and a final piece.