A SPECIAL EVENT FOR BAG MAKERS
Friday 31st October & Saturday 1st November 2025 9am-5pm
Join us in Cornwall for a crafty weekend of fun. Including free bag demonstrations, goodie bags, crafty workshops, social sewing, and shopping!
CRAFTY WORKSHOPS - BOOK HERE
In addition to our in-shop demonstrations, other local businesses are planning fun workshops to turn this into a full on crafty weekend.
Spaces on each workshop are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
For more information about the awesome workshops available over the weekend and how to book, click here.
- Bag making workshops with the Cornish Craft Barn near Truro
(approximately 20 minute drive from our location). Friday 31st October and Sunday 2nd November, 10am-4pm.
- 10am-4pm Friday 31st October (making the Triple sling) BOOK HERE
- 10am-4pm Sunday 2nd November (making the Sevien phone bag) BOOK HERE
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- Chocolate making with Langleys Chocolate - Saturday 1st November at 11am and 2pm
To book, email ajl@langleysrockyroad.co.uk
Tel: 07921 775998
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- Pottery throwing with The Punk Potter
10.30am on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November
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- Floristry techniques with Home Nansledan
Saturday 1st November, time and price TBC.
Contact the guys directly for more information or request to book.
Email: homenansledan@gmail.com
Tel: 01637 838997
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- Light catcher glass workshop with Dreya Glass in Newquay town
(approximately 10 minute drive from our location) - Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November
Dreya does accept walk-ins on the day, but if you want to book ahead and ensure a slot, contact her directly.
Email: dreyaglass@icloud.com
Tel: 07977532933
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- Macrame with Sheron of Coastline Craft Studio
Book by email: coastlinecraftstudio@gmail.com
9.30am-11.30 am - macrame plant hanger making £30
1pm-2.30pm -macrame keychain wristlet making £20
3pm -5pm - macrame plant hanger making £30
All materials and equipment are provided Free tea and coffee will be available
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THE BEST SEWING MACHINE FOR BAG MAKING?
This Crafty Weekend offers the perfect opportunity to see some of our best loved bag making machines in action, including the Janome HD9 and Brother PQ1600S, plus a selection of other top models you might be curious to try. You can bring along a half-finished bag and book a 20 minute demo slot to test one of the machines on your own project.
We will also be offering exclusive, in-store offers on the Janome HD9 and Brother PQ1600S!
While you’re here, take time to explore our vast collection of fabric from timeless basics to the latest designer ranges and find everything you need to start your next project. Don’t miss this chance to discover your dream machine from the largest sewing machine retailer in the South West, meet our friendly team, and be inspired by the endless possibilities of sewing.
To book email: marketing@thesewingstudio.co.uk
Tel: 01209 216 942
Address: 10 Chapel Street, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2DB
We have a free customer car park.
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BAG DEMOS
Throughout the day we have lots of free demonstrations and tips to share. Find out more about the demonstrations and book here.
- How to use a hand press in bag making - 9.30am Saturday - BOOK HERE and 3pm Friday BOOK HERE
- Get great structure with the right interfacing & stabilisers - 10.30am Saturday - BOOK HERE and 4.30pm Saturday BOOK HERE and 9am Friday BOOK HERE
- Top tips for using continuous zip tape - 11.30am Saturday - BOOK HERE and 3pm Friday BOOK HERE
- Use a hump jumper to avoid skipped stitches - 1.30pm Saturday - BOOK HERE
- The quickest bag strap you'll ever make - 2.30pm Saturday - BOOK HERE and 10am Friday BOOK HERE
- What are the best fabrics for bag making? - 3.30pm Saturday - BOOK HERE and 11am Friday BOOK HERE
The in-shop demonstrations are free to attend, but each demonstration has limited spaces so please book ahead to ensure your space and your free good bag worth £25+. Maximum one free goodie bag per customer, even if you attend multiple demonstrations.
SOCIAL SEWING
You also have the option to "social sew". £13.42 including booking fees. 9am-4pm. 8 spaces. This is not an instructed class but takes place in the same venue as our demonstrations. You'll need to bring your own sewing machine and your own pre-cut and prepared materials for your sewing project. Find out more and BOOK HERE.
Shop our full range of bag making supplies while you're here.
It's hard to buy sewing supplies online. Visit us in store so you can see the quality of our bag hardware, feel the difference between different stabilisers, and try out zip tape for the first time.
We also have a very exciting guest speaker and bag pattern designer attending, who you will love to meet!
We're hoping to have a bag making workshop scheduled at a nearby craft centre over the weekend - we'll keep you posted on this.
Don't miss this fun weekend in Cornwall!
We've also secured discounts from local shops if you're looking for some retail therapy, including the amazing Love of Lemons.
OUR SHOP OPEN DAY IS FREE TO ATTEND
9AM-5PM Saturday 1st November 2025
Find out more about our location and what things to do in Cornwall on our "visit us" page here.
