The G&G Stitch Academy Kids' October half term sewing workshop - Halloween bags
Do you have a crafty child or teenager inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee?
Are they eager to learn how to use a sewing machine or improve their hand-sewing techniques but unsure where to start?
Looking for a fun, creative activity to keep them engaged during the October half-term break?
In this 3-hour sewing session, students will explore a variety of materials and sewing tools, including how to safely and confidently use a sewing machine. They'll apply their new skills by creating their very own Halloween bag to take home! Perfect for collecting treats in!
The students will design their own bag using some examples as inspiration.
The session is ideal for complete beginners, but also offers additional challenges for those who are more familiar with sewing, including children who already attend the G&G Stitch Academy.
Suitable for ages 7 and up, this class is designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels. If time allows, students may even be able to make more than one pumpkin!
Do you have a crafty child or teenager inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee?
Are they eager to learn how to use a sewing machine or improve their hand-sewing techniques but unsure where to start?
Looking for a fun, creative activity to keep them engaged during the October half-term break?
In this 3-hour sewing session, students will explore a variety of materials and sewing tools, including how to safely and confidently use a sewing machine. They'll apply their new skills by creating their very own Halloween bag to take home! Perfect for collecting treats in!
The students will design their own bag using some examples as inspiration.
The session is ideal for complete beginners, but also offers additional challenges for those who are more familiar with sewing, including children who already attend the G&G Stitch Academy.
Suitable for ages 7 and up, this class is designed to be fun and accessible for all skill levels. If time allows, students may even be able to make more than one pumpkin!
Further Information
- How to use a range of textiles together in the same project
- How to use sewing tools and equipment (scissors, needles, pins, marking chalk etc)
- How to cut fabric accurately using templates
- How to use a sewing machine safely
- How to sew a straight seam
- How to applique
- How to sew a lining to a bag
This class is suitable for children and teenagers aged over 7 years old, who are either completely new to sewing or have some sewing experience.
- All of the materials and components needed for the project
- Use of the g&g templates for each project
- Use of the sewing machines and machine thread
If you or your child has their own basic sewing kit (e.g scissors, pins, tape measure, needles and marking chalk) then please bring along with you. If not, then don't worry, we can provide equipment for them to use during the session.
Alison Ivens
Alison has always been crafty and over the years has tried her hand at all sorts, including jewellery making, felting and paper crafts, but over the last few years she has found her passion in sewing and crochet.
After finishing a Fine Art Printmaking degree and Masters in Gallery Studies Alison spent 18 years working as Museum Manager and Curator in a small Lichfield museum, and while this was an important part of her past, she is now enjoying the opportunity to talk dressmaking with our lovely customers.
When she's not at the shop Alison is a mum to two children who, along with her husband, benefit from her dressmaking. Her wardrobe is very eclectic and her favourite pattern is animal print, which she considers a neutral!