On Saturday I had my second Make a bag day at Tudor Rose Patchwork in Oakley. Very kindly they let me have the use of their workshops, and advertised and took bookings for the event. I have been steadily cutting up pockets in anticipation, so by the time the day came I had a really good number and selection!
(This is just SOME of the pockets, after I had sorted them into size.)
There were three people who stayed throughout the day, and another six who came for part of the day. Most made bags, but three very dedicated ladies cut out pieces for my next batch of elephants and lions. Much appreciated!
All of the ladies sewed their socks off! Of those making bags, all made at least one bag; some made three. All seemed to really enjoy themselves, and we had some great conversations.Some photos from the day:
Individual finished bags with their makers:
And the final pile of 13 completed bags:
Thanks to all who came, and big thanks to Tudor Rose Patchwork for their support. A special shout out to Sally who helped solve sewing machine malfunctions!
This blog shows my recycled denim creations, along with tutorials for items I have designed myself. I collect old jeans (a strange collection, I know!) and cut them up to make bags, purses, animals and other items of varying sizes and shapes. I then sell these to raise money for weomen and children in the town of Utange, near Mombasa, in Kenya. I help women to set up their own businesses and am supporting the building of a new school for disabled children.
Monday, 10 August 2015
Bag making day
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