Fashion & accessories courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Sub-categories: Accessories: head to toe fashion | Bag making | Dressmaking & tailoring: clothes making | Millinery (hat making & fascinators) | Scarf & glove making | Shoe making

You may also be interested in: Crochet | Felt-making (wet felting) | Knitting | Knitting, crochet & macrame | Nuno felting

Be inspired by leather, fabrics, feathers, flowers and even straw to make your own hat, gloves, shoes, bag, purses, scarves and more! Learn traditional skills from the professionals.

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Capsule wardrobe: sewing & fashion design course for beginners

Capsule wardrobe: sewing & fashion design course for beginners

Online on-demand course

This bundle course is a perfect introduction to Fashion design. You will learn how to make simple patterns based on your own personal measurements, which means that EVERYBODY will make garments for their size! What is a capsule wardrobe? In this online sewing course, you will learn how to design and sew your own t-shirts, dresses, jumpers, hoodies and trousers (anything you see in the pictures here). FREE bonus: Sewing machine crash course (worth £20) included! The aim of the course is to give you an understanding of how patterns...

This bundle course is a perfect introduction to Fashion design. You will learn how to make simple patterns based on your own personal measurements, which means that EVERYBODY will make...

Leather messenger/saddle bag 2 day course with Catherine Edwards West Yorkshire

Leather messenger/saddle bag 2 day course with Catherine Edwards West Yorkshire

In-person course

Yorkshire - Next course on 27th March 2021

We’re very happy to welcome back Catherine Edwards to teach more of her very popular 2 day leather bag making workshops. Create your own beautiful leather Bags with solid brass or chrome buckle and fittings. Spend two creative days producing and personalizing your own Messenger/satchel/saddle Bag in a smooth natural hide. Small, and friendly group, supervised by Catherine, this workshop is a great way to introduce yourself to working with leather and will teach you important basic skills, original ideas and creativity are encouraged as you are individually tutored. Try...

We’re very happy to welcome back Catherine Edwards to teach more of her very popular 2 day leather bag making workshops. Create your own beautiful leather Bags with solid brass...

DIY Bag Kit Leather Rucksack / Backpack to make at home

DIY Bag Kit Leather Rucksack / Backpack to make at home

DIY Bag Kit Leather Rucksack/ Backpack. No specialist tools or experience required. A Leather Bag Kit to Make at Home! This DIY Bag Kit is a step up from the other bags in the range. It is suitable for all, though it is more challenging and takes longer to craft. You will learn the basics of leather craft for accessories and be introduced to techniques including application of wax and edge finishing, screw rivets, hand stitching on leather and bag construction. This is a perfect introductory project to start your...

DIY Bag Kit Leather Rucksack/ Backpack. No specialist tools or experience required. A Leather Bag Kit to Make at Home! This DIY Bag Kit is a step up from the...

Feltmaking Options - Nuno felted Scarf or Footstool or Pictures...

Feltmaking Options - Nuno felted Scarf or Footstool or Pictures...

In-person course

Staffordshire - Next course on 29th January 2021

Face to face classes: (on-line by request) This full day course offers a few options incase you have a friend or family member who would like to make an alternative item to you. Nuno scarf, warm woolly scarf, footstool or large picture (or 2 medium pics). Teaching face to face is governed by the tier we are in and is very frustrating but necessary!! Classes resume when I am in Tier 2 following government guidlines . Please do enquire so as I can keep you up to date. All safety...

Face to face classes: (on-line by request) This full day course offers a few options incase you have a friend or family member who would like to make an alternative...

Weave a scarf in a day - handloom weaving

Weave a scarf in a day - handloom weaving

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 6th March 2021

In these beginner workshops you will be expertly tutored by Central Saint Martins trained weaver Anne Crowther (Daisy Florence Design) using Ashford looms, which are suitable for those new to weaving. I have 6 looms available, so each workshop is delivered to a small group which means everyone is fully supported throughout the day. (Due to COVID some venues have a reduced capacity of 4 per workshop) 'Weave a scarf in a day' is a full day workshop. You will design your scarf, create a warp and thread your loom...

In these beginner workshops you will be expertly tutored by Central Saint Martins trained weaver Anne Crowther (Daisy Florence Design) using Ashford looms, which are suitable for those new to...

One day leather bag making workshop

One day leather bag making workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 8th April 2021

Come along and make a complete leather bag in one day! On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for the right type of bag. Choose from either a tote bag or fold over clutch bag design. You will also learn how to insert a lining, create an internal, zipped pocket as well as how to make and attach handles. If time allows, you may also emboss your initials onto the bag for that personal touch! Please contact me when...

Come along and make a complete leather bag in one day! On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for...

Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

Half day: 3 Leather Accessories

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 23rd June 2021

Leatherwork taster course - half day leather accessory making workshop From my studio in the Surrey countryside, come and have a crafty morning or afternoon making up to 3 leather accessories including a case or purse (card/phone/glasses), tassel or two tone keyring and item of jewellery (bracelet/earrings) or a luggage tag. This course is perfect for beginner leatherworkers and will provide you with some of the basic skills and knowledge to go away and continue working with leather on your own. This makes the perfect activity for a birthday, hen...

Leatherwork taster course - half day leather accessory making workshop From my studio in the Surrey countryside, come and have a crafty morning or afternoon making up to 3 leather...

Introduction to leatherwork – Belt making workshop

Introduction to leatherwork – Belt making workshop

In-person course

County Durham - Next course on 6th March 2021

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. This one day course will introduce you to the principles of hand crafted leatherwork through the making of your own hand stitched, hand dyed, leather belt. A hands on course during which you will learn how to mark out, cut and dye vegetable tanned leather to make a belt. You will then prepare it for stitching and practice the technique of saddle stitch. The course will also show you how to burnish the edges of the belt and...

We have recently achieved the Visit England "We're Good to Go" badge. This one day course will introduce you to the principles of hand crafted leatherwork through the making of...

1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

1 Day Bag Making Course - 10 design options

In-person course

West Sussex - Next course on 25th January 2021

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design options to choose from. With over 10 years of working in the accessories industry, having worked in Paris and London for numerous fashion houses and successfully run her own handbag brand. Rebecca is open to sharing all her knowledge and expertise with you on this one day course. When you arrive all of the components for your bag will be...

A great opportunity to learn how to sew a high end fully lined chrome dyed leather bag from scratch using one of our RJ Leather Studio patterns with 10 design...

Two day leather bag making workshop

Two day leather bag making workshop

In-person course

Surrey - Next course on 9th April 2021

Come along for two full days of making a beautiful leather bag (dates listed are the first of two consecutive days). On the course you will learn about different types of leather and how to select the right type for the right type of bag. Choose from a selection of ready made bag templates, or make/adapt your own. You will also learn how to create a patch pocket and insert a zip. Then finally, how to attach handles to create a one-of-a-kind professionally finished bag. Maximum 2 people at my...

Come along for two full days of making a beautiful leather bag (dates listed are the first of two consecutive days). On the course you will learn about different types...

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