J-FASHION COMMUNITY EVENTS
SOFT TOY PLUSHY HANDBAG WORKSHOP
You requested this workshop and we delivered! Join Jessica Corlett for a fun and chatty workshop and learn how to turn a stuffed friend into a bag. This is an easy all-abilities craft activity. There is a small amount of sewing involved which can be done by hand or by sewing machine.
Warning: Plushies will be dissected.
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Jessica is a full time Arts & Events professional with a career background in UK film & television and costume. She runs the Otome Sewing Bee - a Facebook group hosting J-fashion and pretty vintage sewing and craft events. She lives in London, UK with 2 Norwegian forest cats. She thinks scones should be cream first followed by jam!
Supply List:
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A soft toy victim
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Fabric for the lining of your bag
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A closure for the bag, such as a zipper, hook and loop tape, or snap fasteners
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Needle and thread (or a sewing machine)
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Scissors (Both a big and small pair would be useful)
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Something to make into a bag handle or strap, such as chain, ribbon, an old leather belt, interfacing, wadding (UK)/batting (US) (if you want to make a squishy handle)
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Optional outfit/accessories for your toy
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Optional but useful - an unpicker (UK)/seam ripper (US)
