Beginners Sewing Workshop: Make a Tote Bag

Artisan Stitch is running a beginners sewing workshop on Saturday 14 November, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at their studio in St Margaret's House on London Road. The day is built around one project: making a fully lined tote bag from scratch. You'll walk in with nothing and leave with a finished bag you can actually use, and the basic skills to keep sewing on your own once you're home.

It's aimed at complete beginners, or anyone who hasn't touched a sewing machine since school. The session is run with clear demonstrations, step-by-step guidance, and plenty of hands-on practice, so you're not just watching someone else do it. By the end of the day, you'll have a finished, fully lined tote bag to take home, and the confidence to start sewing independently.

Artisan Stitch is an award-winning sewing studio in Edinburgh, known for small, friendly classes and a warm, supportive atmosphere. The tutor brings more than 30 years of sewing experience across dressmaking, textile art and machine skills, and the studio has been recognised for Best Sewing Classes in Edinburgh, Outstanding Customer Experience and Excellence in Creative Education. It's the kind of place where you can ask as many questions as you need without feeling out of your depth.

Every student gets full written notes to keep, a supporting video to refer back to, and ongoing email support after the workshop. The cost is £80, with all materials included, so you don't need to bring your own fabric or thread. The studio is at Studio 6.03A, St Margaret's House, 151 London Road, EH7 6AE.