HAF: Shoulder Bag Workshop (8-15 yrs)

PLEASE NOTE:
This workshop is part of the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) Programme and is free for children eligible for Free School Meals in Kensington & Chelsea. Any children who are booked on and aren't eligible for free school meals will be invoiced £395 for the course.

Refine your sewing skills and step into the world of accessory making by creating your own stylish, everyday shoulder bag.

Whether you’ve sewn garments before or are a complete beginner, this is an essential project for any young designer. Understanding how bags are constructed is a brilliant foundation skill and opens up a whole new area of fashion design beyond clothing.
You will also develop your pattern making skills and leave with your own shoulder bag pattern to use at home.

Students will learn how to:
Sew panels together accurately
Attach fabric or leather straps
Add metal clasps and hardware
Insert a zip
Create and sew in a lining (inner fabric)
Make their own pattern to use at home!

These are highly transferable skills used in professional fashion and accessory design.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a durable, well-finished shoulder bag designed to be worn every day and made to last.
You can choose to make your bag from fabric or leather and customise it to suit your own style — it doesn’t have to be leopard print like the image shown!

🥗 Free Nutritious Snacks Provided
A selection of foods suitable for all dietary needs.

📍 Location:
The Fashion School
First Floor, 6 Burnsall Street, Chelsea, SW3 3ST
🚏 Nearest bus stop: Markham Street
🚇 Nearest tube: Sloane Square or South Kensington
📧 chelsea@thefashionschool-uk.com
📞 07840 829353

Please note: Tickets are available to book up until 2 days before the event starts.
Bookings cannot be made within 48 hours of the event, as we need time to plan our workshops and confirm our freelance tutors.
We kindly ask that you book as far in advance as possible — it really helps us organise everything and ensure there are enough materials for everyone.