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THE OAST SHOULDER BAG

Sew a beautiful, fully lined shoulder bag you'll use every day.

165 British pounds

Service Description

MAKE THE OAST SHOULDER BAG with Annabelle Davis At The Oast Studio, Hartfield, East Sussex Spend a relaxed day at the sewing machine and go home with a fully finished shoulder bag you'll actually reach for. Neatly constructed, fully lined and sturdy enough for everyday use, the Oast Shoulder Bag is just the right size for your daily essentials, a book, lip balm and, yes, a bar of chocolate. With its adjustable strap and magnetic closure it's both practical and smart, and far easier to sew than it looks. This machine sewing workshop is ideal if you're ready to move beyond simple projects and want the satisfaction of completing a beautiful bag in a single day. This class is for you if: You have basic sewing machine skills You'd like to build confidence with more structured sewing projects You want to leave with a finished bag you'll be proud to use Please note this class isn't suitable for anyone completely new to a sewing machine. THE DETAILS: Class Duration: Around 6.5 hrs Suitable for: Confident beginners and improvers Class size: 7 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Annabelle will guide you step by step through: Cutting fabric from a simple pattern Inserting and sewing a neat lining Adding an adjustable strap Attaching a magnetic closure You'll pick up techniques you can reuse in future bag-making projects. WHAT'S INCLUDED: Main outer fabric for your bag (choice of 3 colours) Webbing for the strap All hardware (magnetic popper, strap sliders and D-rings) Use of our sewing machines, or bring your own if you prefer Plentiful refreshments, home baked treats and lunch from The Oast Bakery WHAT TO BRING: If you'd like to personalise your bag, bring half a metre of light cotton fabric in a colour or print of your choice for the lining. Alternatively, you're welcome to choose from our selection of cotton remnants on the day. WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY: "Had the most amazing time at the Oast Studio making a tote bag! Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and the cakes are worth going for on their own!! Would highly recommend. My second class here and 2 more booked in already!" - ALISON ACCESSIBILITY: Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, do get in touch before booking: info@oaststudio.co.uk


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If you’re unable to attend for any reason, please note that we are unable to offer refunds for our courses. However, you are welcome to transfer your booking to a friend or family member — just let us know who will be attending in your place. Alternatively, once the course is fully booked, we can attempt to resell your spot through our database and social media. If we are successful, we can either issue a refund (minus a 10% administration fee) or offer you a place on an alternative course, subject to availability.


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MAKE THE OAST SHOULDER BAG with Annabelle Davis

At The Oast Studio, Hartfield, East Sussex

Spend a relaxed day at the sewing machine and go home with a fully finished shoulder bag you'll actually reach for. Neatly constructed, fully lined and sturdy enough for everyday use, the Oast Shoulder Bag is just the right size for your daily essentials, a book, lip balm and, yes, a bar of chocolate. With its adjustable strap and magnetic closure it's both practical and smart, and far easier to sew than it looks.

This machine sewing workshop is ideal if you're ready to move beyond simple projects and want the satisfaction of completing a beautiful bag in a single day.

This class is for you if:

You have basic sewing machine skills
You'd like to build confidence with more structured sewing projects
You want to leave with a finished bag you'll be proud to use

Please note this class isn't suitable for anyone completely new to a sewing machine.

THE DETAILS:

Class Duration: Around 6.5 hrs
Suitable for: Confident beginners and improvers
Class size: 7

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Annabelle will guide you step by step through:

Cutting fabric from a simple pattern
Inserting and sewing a neat lining
Adding an adjustable strap
Attaching a magnetic closure

You'll pick up techniques you can reuse in future bag-making projects.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Main outer fabric for your bag (choice of 3 colours)
Webbing for the strap
All hardware (magnetic popper, strap sliders and D-rings)
Use of our sewing machines, or bring your own if you prefer
Plentiful refreshments, home baked treats and lunch from The Oast Bakery

WHAT TO BRING:
If you'd like to personalise your bag, bring half a metre of light cotton fabric in a colour or print of your choice for the lining. Alternatively, you're welcome to choose from our selection of cotton remnants on the day.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY:

"Had the most amazing time at the Oast Studio making a tote bag! Such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and the cakes are worth going for on their own!! Would highly recommend. My second class here and 2 more booked in already!" - ALISON

ACCESSIBILITY:
Please note that most courses are held upstairs. If you have any accessibility concerns, do get in touch before booking: info@oaststudio.co.uk

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