Made By Me – 12-16yrs tote bag workshop
Mareham Le Fen Community Centre, Boston, PE22 7QL
Sunday 6th December 2026 10:00AM
Made By Me – Christmas Fashion Studio experience
A Full-Day Fashion Design & Sewing Experience | Ages 12–16
Calling all budding fashion designers and creative minds!
Join us for an exciting, hands-on fashion and textiles workshop where you'll become a fashion designer for the day, learning how to design, pattern-cut, construct and personalise your very own Christmas-inspired tote bag!
Whether you're a complete beginner or already enjoy sewing, this workshop is an opportunity to explore your creativity, develop practical skills and make something unique to take home.
Workshop details
Date: 06/12/2026
Location: Mareham le Fen Community Centre
Time: 10am–4pm
Price: £60 per person
Age group: 12–16 years
Places: Strictly limited to 10
What will you create?
During this full-day workshop, students will experience the fashion design and making process from start to finish.
1. Design and develop
Explore a beautiful selection of fabrics, colours, textures and festive inspiration. Sketch your ideas and plan a personalised tote bag design.
2. Pattern making
Learn how to create your own paper pattern, understanding basic measurements, shapes, seam allowances and how patterns are used in fashion and textiles.
3. Fabric selection and cutting
Choose from a range of fabrics and learn how to position pattern pieces, mark out and cut fabric accurately.
4. Sewing and construction
With demonstrations and guidance, use a sewing machine to construct your tote bag, developing confidence with basic stitching, a pocket, seams and construction techniques.
5. Personalise and decorate
Make your bag truly your own with a selection of decorative fabrics, ribbons, trims, pockets, appliqué, embroidery, fabric pens and festive embellishments.
6. The finished creation!
Take home your very own handmade, personalised tote bag — designed, cut, sewn and decorated by you!
All fabrics, materials and equipment are provided.
About your workshop leader
Made By Me is led by a qualified secondary school Design and Technology teacher specialising in fashion and textiles, with a professional background in fashion design.
My passion is to inspire, motivate and challenge young creative minds, offering exciting and accessible opportunities to explore fashion design, textiles and practical making within the local community.
This workshop is designed to encourage independence, build creative confidence and develop valuable practical skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Safety and supervision
Workshops are limited to 10 students, ensuring a small-group experience with individual support.
All students will receive an introductory health and safety briefing, followed by clear demonstrations, modelled examples and step-by-step guidance throughout the day.
Activities will involve equipment commonly used in a textiles classroom, including fabric scissors, needles, pins, sewing machines and irons where appropriate.
All equipment will be used under appropriate supervision, with activities adapted to students' experience and confidence.
No previous sewing experience is necessary. Beginners are very welcome!
Lunch and refreshments
Students will be with us from 10am until 4pm.
Booking information
The workshop costs £60 per student, including all fabrics, materials, equipment, tuition and refreshments.
Parents and carers will be required to complete registration information, including emergency contact details, medical information and authorised collection arrangements.
Only 10 spaces available — advance booking is essential!
A wonderful Christmas experience for young creatives who love fashion, textiles, sewing and making!
Made By Me – Dream it. Design it. Make it.
A Full-Day Fashion Design & Sewing Experience | Ages 12–16
Calling all budding fashion designers and creative minds!
Join us for an exciting, hands-on fashion and textiles workshop where you'll become a fashion designer for the day, learning how to design, pattern-cut, construct and personalise your very own Christmas-inspired tote bag!
Whether you're a complete beginner or already enjoy sewing, this workshop is an opportunity to explore your creativity, develop practical skills and make something unique to take home.
Workshop details
Date: 06/12/2026
Location: Mareham le Fen Community Centre
Time: 10am–4pm
Price: £60 per person
Age group: 12–16 years
Places: Strictly limited to 10
What will you create?
During this full-day workshop, students will experience the fashion design and making process from start to finish.
1. Design and develop
Explore a beautiful selection of fabrics, colours, textures and festive inspiration. Sketch your ideas and plan a personalised tote bag design.
2. Pattern making
Learn how to create your own paper pattern, understanding basic measurements, shapes, seam allowances and how patterns are used in fashion and textiles.
3. Fabric selection and cutting
Choose from a range of fabrics and learn how to position pattern pieces, mark out and cut fabric accurately.
4. Sewing and construction
With demonstrations and guidance, use a sewing machine to construct your tote bag, developing confidence with basic stitching, a pocket, seams and construction techniques.
5. Personalise and decorate
Make your bag truly your own with a selection of decorative fabrics, ribbons, trims, pockets, appliqué, embroidery, fabric pens and festive embellishments.
6. The finished creation!
Take home your very own handmade, personalised tote bag — designed, cut, sewn and decorated by you!
All fabrics, materials and equipment are provided.
About your workshop leader
Made By Me is led by a qualified secondary school Design and Technology teacher specialising in fashion and textiles, with a professional background in fashion design.
My passion is to inspire, motivate and challenge young creative minds, offering exciting and accessible opportunities to explore fashion design, textiles and practical making within the local community.
This workshop is designed to encourage independence, build creative confidence and develop valuable practical skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Safety and supervision
Workshops are limited to 10 students, ensuring a small-group experience with individual support.
All students will receive an introductory health and safety briefing, followed by clear demonstrations, modelled examples and step-by-step guidance throughout the day.
Activities will involve equipment commonly used in a textiles classroom, including fabric scissors, needles, pins, sewing machines and irons where appropriate.
All equipment will be used under appropriate supervision, with activities adapted to students' experience and confidence.
No previous sewing experience is necessary. Beginners are very welcome!
Lunch and refreshments
Students will be with us from 10am until 4pm.
- Please bring a packed lunch.
- No nuts or nut-containing foods, please, due to potential allergies.
- Drinks and light snacks will be provided throughout the day.
- Please inform us of any allergies, dietary requirements or relevant medical needs when booking so that suitable arrangements can be discussed.
Booking information
The workshop costs £60 per student, including all fabrics, materials, equipment, tuition and refreshments.
Parents and carers will be required to complete registration information, including emergency contact details, medical information and authorised collection arrangements.
Only 10 spaces available — advance booking is essential!
A wonderful Christmas experience for young creatives who love fashion, textiles, sewing and making!
Made By Me – Dream it. Design it. Make it.
Event Details
Doors Open at 9:45AM
Starts at 10:00AM
