Learn to machine sew and make a tote bag

Sunday 7 September 10am-1pm
131 Shaftesbury Parade, Thornbury
$15

Learn to machine sew - and make a simple tote bag

Never sewn before?

Or maybe you did a very long time ago, and you need a back-to-basics refresher?

Learn machine threading, and straight and zigzag stitching. And practise these skills by making a simple tote bag to take home.

Sewing machines and all materials provided.

We love to encourage reuse and repurposing, so if you have some fabric you’d like to use – or reuse! – you’re welcome to bring it along. Perhaps a pillowcase you could use for lining, or a sheet (that's not worn thin). You only need about 1m x 0.5m – bring along what you have and we'll see if it will work 😀

Facilitator Sam Pilling is a passionate home sewer and sewing teacher who is known for her upcycling and textile waste reduction efforts. You can see her work on Instagram @seamlesslyxsam

If you can't manage the cost at the moment, please contact Jo at emaildhrh@gmail.com, we have some free tickets available.

Supported by the City of Darebin Community Grants Program.

Getting to the venue

• The number 11 tram goes along St Georges Road and there is a tram stop at the corner of Normanby Ave. It is then just a 5 minute walk south along St Georges Rd to Shaftesbury Parade and west to number 131.

• The number 86 tram goes along Plenty Road and High St. The closest tram stop is on the corner of Clarendon Rd/Normanby Ave/High St. It is then an approximately 12 minute walk to the venue west along Normanby Ave, south along St Georges Rod and then west again along Shaftesbury Pde to number 131.