Level 3: Donny Bag for Past Attendees
To join this course, students should have completed our Level 1 AND Level 2 workshops, where they stitched up a fun fabric wallet and then a crafty tote bag! π§΅π
In this hands-on workshop, our next generation of sewing enthusiasts will make the Donny Bag is a practical and stylish bag that features; a wide strap for cross-body wearing, front pockets for quick-access items, and bias binding to finish raw edges and create an eye-catching contrast.
Here's what we'll cover:
π¨οΈ How to print, trim, and assemble an A4 PDF sewing pattern
βοΈ How to cut your fabric like a pro
π Step-by-step bag construction
π Bias binding magic: say goodbye to raw edges in style
This workshop is just for kids who have already undertaken Level 1 and Level 2!
Details
You will learn
- How to sew mid-weight fabrics on a domestic sewing machine
- Learn to assemble an A4 print at home pattern
- Finishing raw edges with contrast bias binding
You will get
- Our experienced and lovely teachers will take you through everything
- The unique Donny Bag
Appropriate for
Children aged 9 years and over. Participants must to have undertaken our Level 1 and Level 2 workshops.
Preparation
What to bring
- 1 x spool of polyester sewing machine thread and 6 metres of contrast bias binding 2cm wide
- Lunch, snacks and a bottle of water
- 1/2 a metre of 115cm or 150cm wide mid-weight fabric
What to wear
Comfy clothes and closed toe shoes (no thongs).
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Your Teacher
Thread Den
Learn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den, located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Since 2007, we've spent almost 20 years helping students start from the very beginning, level up their skills, and find their own unique style.
Coming to Thread Den feels like learning from a friend, a super nice, clever one, alongside a small group of fellow sewists. Everything you need is right there waiting for you: lovely big cutting tables, smooth-running Janomes with plenty of feet and accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to along the way.
Your teachers bring years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and a genuine love of sharing their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Youβre welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance & Preparation
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun, and we love teaching people our craft, but it''s your responsibility to clear your diary for the session(s) you''ve booked, especially if your course runs across multiple weeks. To finish your project, you''ll need to attend every session and arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can''t go back over material already covered, as it wouldn''t be fair to your fellow participants.
Please bear with us on this next point: our workshops and courses are usually booked out weeks in advance, so it isn''t always possible to simply move you into another session. If a suitable class is running and has space, we''ll try to offer you a discounted spot to help you catch up. If that''s not an option, you may need to book a private lesson to stay on track.
We also won''t chase you up to confirm you''re coming to class or that you have the right supplies. Most workshops require you to bring your own materials; we only offer a supplies kit at an additional cost for the Sewing Basics 3 Week Course. If you''re ever unsure what to bring, just email us at info@threadden.com and we''ll point you in the right direction.
We want you to love what you make just as much as we do, so please take our fabric recommendations seriously. Choosing a fabric suited to a more advanced skill level can make the experience frustrating rather than fun.
We do our best to answer common questions in each workshop description, but please don''t hesitate to email us with anything else. And we''d genuinely love to see the fabric you''re considering, we''re always happy to point you toward our favourite fabric and haberdashery suppliers.
Thanks for reading through the finer details, we appreciate it.
Our cancellation and refund policy is presented during the booking process.
Medical Events
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. We reserve the right to make decisions necessary to protect the safety of all participants, this may include calling an ambulance on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment (usually a minimum of 2 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy is also available on our website: threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy
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