Upcycle Your Own Tote Bag - Sustainable Sewing for Children

In the second of our Sustainable Fashion Children's Sewing Class, children and parents/carers will get creative with old fabrics and materials to create their own tote bag while learning about sustainability and the environment. You do not need to have attended the previous class to attend this workshop.

• Week 1: Saturday 9th November 2024, Upcycle Your Own Eco-Friendly T-Shirt
• Week 3: Saturday 7th December 2024, Make A Sustainable Christmas Jumper
• Week 4: Saturday 14th December 2024, Sew Your Own Patchwork Pillowcase / Cushion Cover

What to expect in week 2, upcycle your own cool new tote bag?

In this session, children aged 5-10 and their parent/carer will design and sew their very own eco-friendly tote bag using old t-shirts and fabrics. This hands-on project teaches children how to create something completely different that’s functional and fashionable using an old t-shirt.

This session focuses on creative reuse, teaching kids how to extend the life of their clothes.

Here's what you'll experience

1. Children and parents will work together, getting creative to repurpose old t-shirts into new and one-of-a-kind tote bags!
2. Upcycle an old t-shirt and learn basic sewing techniques to stitch a tote bag together. You'll have a choice of plenty fabrics, materials and accessories to personalise your tote bag. Whether you want to add shapes and flowers or stars and cars, every tote bag will be perfectly individual for the person who made it.
3. The session is 2 hours long.
4. If you have any dietry or special requirements, please get in contact or email [email protected]

What we provide

• Fabric and material to create your tote bag.
• Fabrics and materials for upcycling.
• Patches, buttons, embellishments, shapes, thread etc.
• All the tools you'll need to design and make your tote bag.
• Refreshments of tea, coffee and squash will be available throughout.

Why you'll love this workshop

This crafting class aims to inspire creativity and environmental awareness by teaching children the value of sustainability through crafting.

1. A Focus on Sustainable Fashion - Crafting often involves creating new items from scratch, but in this club, we will transform old, discarded clothing and materials into fashionable, stylish, and fun items. Activities in this class will encourage children to think about eco-friendly practices while exploring their creativity, addressing the cost of living crisis to encourage families to think about reusing to save money and promoting circular fashion to reinvent old things to create new loved pieces.
2. Hands-On Learning - Children will not only craft but also learn about the lifecycle of clothing, the impact of waste, and creative ways to upcycle everyday items. Children will be encouraged to explore their artistic abilities through hands-on projects and develop their motor skills.
3. Interactive Parent/Carer-Child Collaboration - Parents/Carers will work alongside their children, assisting with projects while learning together about sustainability.

Limited spots available - Our workshops are kept small for personalised attention, so be sure to book early to secure your spot!

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