Workshop: sew magical envelope pouch
Workshop: sew magical envelope pouch
Join a small gathering of no more than six students and spend a lovely afternoon making a beginner-friendly pair of lined envelope pouches with hand sewn details. Made from nubby, natural linen with a full cotton lining, snap closure and hand embroidered details, these pouches are a satisfying project.
If you’re completely new to sewing, you’ll learn the first steps of machine and hand stitching! If you’re a more experienced sewist, join us for a meditative project with clever construction.
Details…
All materials and tools provided, including
Natural, nubby linen for the outer envelopes
Lining fabric for you to choose from Rachel’s vintage stash
All tools needed for hand and machine sewing
Tea and small snacks
Skills Covered
Fabric selection for a project
Measuring and cutting
Hand sewing a straight, ladder and whip stitch
Sewing a straight machine stitch
Interfacing and ironing
Installing snaps
Prerequisite: Appropriate for absolute beginners, enjoyable for intermediate sewists, too, who don’t mind a leisurely pace.
Location: Workshop takes place at my cozy home sewing studio in the Sharp Park neighborhood of Pacifica, two blocks from the ocean. Address shared upon registration. For more to do in Pacifica, click here.
About Rachel: I have been sewing since second grade, when my friend June taught me how to hand sew little dolls from small scraps of fabric. I’ve continued sewing ever since, taking private lessons from a tailor in high school, and sewing and fashion design classes in college. Sustainability is an important elements of sewing for me, and I strive to use vintage, thrifted, and up-cycled natural fiber fabrics with zero and minimal-waste designs. See some things I have made.
“Did you make that?!” I get this question a lot. Offering simple sewing workshops that focus on process, basic skills and pleasing projects is my answer to folks who tell me, “I’m not good with my hands, I can’t sew.” Anybody can sew—and everybody should. Join me!
Fine Print
Workshop cost includes all materials, there is no additional materials fee.
Appropriate for ages 15 and older.
Due to the small size of this workshop, registration is non-refundable, but you may gift your spot to a friend if you are unable to attend. Thank you!