Retreat Bag : UsefulBox Sewing School (Marrickville)

Quilted Retreat Bag Workshop with Lorena Uriarte
Skill Level: Basic Knowledge of Machine Sewing

Join Lorena Uriarte, a renowned Modern Quilter, to make this charming zip pouch featuring your own quilted panels. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, the Emmaline Retreat Bag is a clever design by @emmalinebags, featuring special hardware that allows the bag to open wide for easy access to your items.

What You’ll Learn:

• Inserting a zipper
• Creating boxed corners
• Basic bag construction

Use up your scraps for a Kawandi-inspired exterior, or incorporate Boro, Sashiko, or other quilted panels. Have some orphaned patchwork blocks or a special piece of fabric? They’ll work beautifully for this pouch! To make the large version, you’ll need two pieces of fabric at least 18.5” x 12” each.

Special Offer:
You can take Lorena’s Kawandi class on 9 February and bring your finished piece to use for your Retreat Bag! Book both classes and get $25 off—details provided when you book the Kawandi class first.

What’s Included:

• Expert tuition with Lorena and 6 other students
• Unlimited tea, coffee, and maybe a special treat from Lorena herself

What to Bring:

• Your sewing machine (don’t forget the foot pedal and power cord)
• Two pieces of outer fabric (at least 18.5” x 12” each)
• Two pieces of inner fabric (at least 18.5” x 12” each)
• Glasses, if needed
• Lunch—microwave, sandwich press, and fridge available, or explore the local cafes

Kits:

• Small kit: $45
• Large kit: $55
  Kits with interfacing and frames must be ordered when booking your spot.

Dates Available:

• Sunday, 23 March, 10 am to 3 pm

Sign up now for a fun and creative day of bag-making!