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Cut and Sew a Pouch
Description
Expand your sewing skills
Learn how to sew a basic small pouch that can be used for makeup, craft notions and tools.
- You will learn how to add a zipper and lining.
- Your bag can also have a wrist strap or even a shoulder strap.
This can be made from either
- Your own woven cloth (which has been woven on a loom and must have been wet finished, as you cannot wet finish a pouch/bag after it has been stitched). Your woven cloth can be of small pieces of different sizes and we can join pieces together to create a large piece of cloth to cut the pouch from.
or
- Commercially purchased fabric.
What you will learn
- Learn how to cut into your handwoven cloth without fear
- Learn the best method of applying a zipper
- Demonstration on achieving the perfect sewing finishes
What you will get
- Each student will recieve a set of patterns and instruction to take home
Entry to parking is from the shared driveway with Brush Farm Corrective Services Academy. Drive to the rear of the house and park in the bays.
What to bring
- Handwoven Cloth, however if this is not possible commercial fabric will be fine
- Sewing machine (that is in working order) plus all sewing equiptment
- Your teacher will provide you with a list of items required for this class
What to wear
Casual, comfortable clothing.
Appropriate for
People who can sew. Beginner to Intermediate level.
The Guild brings together people who practise the arts of hand weaving, spinning and associated crafts and fosters and encourages the crafts by instruction, discussion and exhibition.
Joining the Guild has many benefits. These include:
- Discounted prices for workshops
- Use of the library
- Equipment hire
- Special interest group membership eg: Weavers Interest group, Tapestry Interest group, Braids Plus, Spinning, Temari, Piece Weavers.
- Invitations to members-only events.
Email: membership@spinweavensw.org for an application form.
Membership rates are for one calendar year starting 1 January and ending 31 December. New members joining from 1 October receive the balance of the current year for free when purchasing next year’s membership.
Membership, single, with emailed Guild News — $60.
If you would like a posted Guild News there is an additional $25.00.
Your Teacher
Maria Chiodo is a very experienced teacher/weaver who enjoys teaching and passing on her knowledge to others. Maria has a background in Fashion Designer/Teacher which has led to her using woven cloth to design/sew some beautiful clothing, bags, pouches etc.
Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild of NSW Inc has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
See other reviewsCancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
Bookings
Secure your booking by paying according to the terms and conditions.
Materials
Most courses have requirement lists and a materials fee payable to your tutor in class.
Location of Workshops
Most workshops will be held at the Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild at Brush Farm House, 19 Lawson St, Eastwood. There is parking behind the house. Public transport is by bus accessed from Eastwood or Parramatta stations.
Times
Participants should arrive 30 minutes prior to class commencing. The venue must be cleaned up within 30 minutes of class finishing.
Discounts on Workshops
Network Groups: For each course, one member may pay at the member’s rate on confirmation of their financial status by their group and its approval.
Knitters Guild NSW: We have a reciprocal arrangement with the Knitters Guild whereby their members may enroll at members’ prices and vice versa.