Upcycle your jeans and make a tote bag with Rachel
3 hours of discovery with Rachel
Knowledge in upcycling
Your own upcycled tote bag
£45
per personThe workshop in detail
Step into Rachel's workshop where vintage fabrics are given a new lease of life through embroidery and upcycling.
You start by either bringing your own worn-out jeans or choosing denim from Rachel's collection. Then, with Rachel's guidance, you will learn how to cut and design your bag using a practical yet creative approach.
Next, you will explore Rachel's range of fabrics, sourced from local initiatives, and choose the perfect accents for your bag. With Rachel's expert guidance, you will then take to the sewing machines, whatever your skill level.
Finally, it's time to put it all together and stitch your tote bag into existence! It's a satisfying process, knowing you've given new life to discarded materials and honed your skills at the same time.
Rachel's workshops are also about making connections and fostering a sense of community. So come along and join this talented artisan in her mission to make sustainability stylish and accessible!
Workshop location
Accessible by public transport
Additional information
Language of the workshop
English
Meet Rachel
Seamstress
Meet Rachel, the vibrant artisan who brings vintage fabrics back to life with her expertise in embroidery and upcycling. Initially introduced to sewing and crochet by her mother and grandmother, Rachel drifted away from the craft in her teens. However, in her twenties she rediscovered her passion for needlework and fully embraced it.
What sets Rachel apart is her unique approach to her work. She enjoys the playful aspects of embroidery, preferring a style that's whimsical and not overly precise. Rachel values sustainability and supports local initiatives. She takes discarded fabrics and transforms them into something beautiful, giving them a new purpose.
Eccentric, creative and fun-loving, Rachel loves learning and teaching and she's a social person with a great sense of style. Her workshops are not only about learning a skill, but also about connecting with others and promoting sustainability through mending.
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