MAKE A BEACH BAG - Wed 22nd April - 10am-4pm

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MAKE A BEACH BAG - Wed 22nd April - 10am-4pm

£110.00

WORKSHOP LOCATION: Handworked. 64 Chapel St, Penzance, TR18 4AD. Google maps link here.

SESSIONS: 1

DATES: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

TIME:10am-4pm with 1 hour lunch break

MAXIMUM PARTICPANTS: 4

LEVEL: Beginner Plus

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This beach bag is the perfect Beginner plus project. You will practise lots of different techniques as you are making your bag, such as sewing using the seam allowance, hemming, topstitching. Mastering these techniques will give you confidence to use a sewing machine and will also equip you with the basics to start dressmaking.

COURSE OUTLINE

Cutting out your fabric, using a paper pattern
Following the pattern instructions
Making a beach bag

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

The pattern and instructions to make your beach bag.
Tea and coffee!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Supplies to make your beach bag:
- 1m of fabric, sturdy, medium weight, woven, non stretch: cotton, denim or canvas fabric. OR you may want to use two colours of fabric (see photos), in which case, 0.5m of each colour.
- 2.5m of webbing (for the straps), 3cm wide.
- Matching or contrast thread
Alternatively, we will have limited colours of fabric and webbing available for you to purchase from us on the day. We will also provide matching and contrast thread for you to use.
A sewing machine in good working order.
However we can provide sewing machines if you let us know in advance. If you are bringing your machine, ensure you bring the foot pedal and the various presser feet that came with the machine and the manual if you have it.
A basic sewing kit if you have it, including pins, scissors, tape measure etc. This is not essential as we have equipment you can borrow.

WHO IS THIS CLASS SUITABLE FOR?

This class is Beginner Plus level. You should have some prior knowledge of using a sewing machine, for example you can thread up a machine and know how to sew straight lines following the seam allowance. If you have completed our Complete beginners machine sewing techniques workshop, this is the perfect follow on class. This class is also suitable for people who are looking to get back into sewing but are feeling a bit rusty.

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

Helen Shine is a pattern cutter and seamstress who has worked in the fashion industry in London for 12 years. She has cut patterns for several high-end designer brands, including Victoria Beckham, Mary Katrantzou and Karen Millen. She loves sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years with others, to help them on their sewing journey.

WORKSHOP LOCATION

This workshop is held upstairs at Handworked in Penzance.

Handworked is a gorgeous shop curated by Carole, that sells beautiful homewares, wools and yarns, colourful embroidery threads and lots more fabrics, which they hope will inspire you to make something lovely!

They also stock handmade papers, sketchbooks and creative supplies, alongside a range of books to both inspire and teach new crafts.

The class room/accessibility:

My classes are held up two flights of stairs, in the workshop above the main shop, and therefore is not suitable for guests with access needs unfortunately.

Address:

Handworked

64 Chapel St,

Penzance

TR18 4AD

Parking:

Harbour Long stay car park is a 10 minute walk along Market Jew Street.

A lot of the other car parks in Penzance are short stay car parks.

If you want to pull up outside the shop to drop off your sewing machine and then go off to park your car, I will be in the shop setting up from 9.30am.

TESTIMONIALS

Helen is an excellent teacher - superb knowledge and experience but realises that people need all the basics and the confidence to improve. In one day I went from learning how to thread a machine, to practicing using it, to cutting a pattern (an apron), to following the pattern stages to actually make a complete apron with hems and pockets - incredible!

Luckily Helen showed each stage before we tried to do it - this visual demo works with how I learn best (rather than trying to follow lots of written commands in unfamiliar sewing specific vocab). We did the pinning, ironing and sewing (and yes some unpicking and re-sewing) to make our aprons. They are a quality that is worthy of a lovely gift for someone!

The class was a great size - 6 people, and Helen was helping us all with energy, a smile, easy explanations and skills. She made me feel I could do make things - my absolute dream. I don't have a machine so I used the ones at Arts Centre Penryn... and now want to keep trying to keep these skills and improve on them so need to sign up to more classes.

Lu - Beginners Make an Apron

Thank you so much for such a wonderful day on Wednesday. I absolutely loved it and I was buzzing for the rest of the day. Couldn't believe I'd made a functional item!

My sewing machine has been ordered and I've been given bits of scrap fabric so that I can practice the principles that we covered before I get stuck into some simple items and definitely before I attempt curtains!

I've passed your website onto friends already who have been impressed with the transition from zero to bag hero in 1 day, and I'll definitely be booking a course for the next step next year.

Thank you - your tuition, patience, and humour made it a fantastic day.

Jen Feenan - Beginners introduction to machine sewing 1-1

Helen is a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. I learnt more about sewing in a one-to-one than I ever learnt at school or in group classes as an adult. I feel confident to get back into sewing, I’m so glad I found Helen to support me on my journey. Thanks so much x

Christina Barker - Beginners introduction to machine sewing 1-1

Had a brilliant day with Helen, learning how to use my sewing machine and making a beautiful apron. She was so patient and I really felt I had achieved something at the end of a fun day. Thank you Helen!

Sophie Velzian- Beginners make an apron

I’ve been meaning to message you to thank you so much for Saturday - firstly, for letting me step into my husband’s place unexpectedly, and secondly, just for how brilliant it was! I had the best time - you’re such a good teacher, and it was a really lovely atmosphere. I never get the chance to just sew for hours. What a pleasure! And I feel much more confident now. I’m so proud of the apron, and Martin loves it, too!

Really looking forward to the cloning class in November - see you then.

Katherine Sorrell - Beginners make an apron