Japanese Rice Bag Workshop

In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to construct a beautiful and practical fabric bag with its distinctive box shape and drawstring closure. Your finished bag can be used for storing craft projects, carrying everyday items, as a gift bag, or simply enjoyed as something unique that you have made yourself.

With guidance throughout the day, you’ll work through the different stages of constructing your bag and practice your sewing skills along the way.

Who is this course for?

This workshop is suitable for anyone with basic sewing-machine skills. You should be comfortable setting up, threading and using your own sewing machine with basic straight and zig-zag stitches, but you do not need advanced sewing experience.

Debbie can provide 1:1 sessions before the course if you want advice on how to set up and master the basics with your sewing machine.  Please contact us for details.

What’s included?

All the fabric required to make your Japanese rice bag will be provided, pre-cut into the required sizes and available in a variety of patterns and colours.
There is an additional £10 materials charge, payable in cash to the tutor on the day.

What to bring

• Your sewing machine in good working order
• Spare sewing-machine needles, including a heavy-duty needle
• A general sewing kit, including:
  • Scissors
  • Pins and/or sewing clips
  • A darning needle, if you have one

You’ll leave at the end of the day with your own handmade Japanese rice bag and the knowledge to make more at home.