Japanese Rice Bag

Join Our Japanese Rice Bag Workshop

Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese-inspired textile crafting and create your own stylish and practical Japanese Rice Bag.

Your tutor, Angela, will guide you through a relaxed and enjoyable workshop where you’ll learn how to construct this versatile fabric bag, inspired by traditional Japanese rice-carrying bags. Simple and elegant, these bags are perfect for everyday use, gifts or simply as a beautiful handmade accessory.

Whether you’re new to sewing or have some experience, you’ll enjoy creating a unique bag that reflects your own choice of fabrics and style.

What You’ll Do

• Choose from a selection of beautiful fabrics
• Cut and prepare your fabric pieces
• Machine stitch your Japanese Rice Bag together
• Learn how to create the distinctive drawstring closure
• Add decorative hand embroidery to personalise your bag
• Finish and assemble your completed project

You Will Explore

• Basic machine sewing techniques
• Constructing a simple but elegant fabric bag
• Decorative hand embroidery stitches
• Combining fabric and embroidery to create unique designs
• Tips for achieving neat, professional-looking results

This Workshop is Perfect for

• Beginners with some basic sewing confidence

• Anyone who enjoys sewing, textiles or embroidery

• People looking to create a practical handmade item

• Those wanting a relaxed and creative workshop experience

No advanced sewing or embroidery experience is required. You’ll be guided through each stage and supported throughout the day.

What’s Included

• All fabrics and materials
• Embroidery threads and decorative supplies
• Use of sewing equipment during the workshop
• Full step-by-step tuition
• Refreshments throughout the workshop

You’ll leave with your own handmade Japanese Rice Bag, decorated with embroidery and ready to use or gift.

What to Bring

• Reading glasses if needed

• Your lunch, or money to buy food locally

• If you prefer, you may bring your own sewing machine (optional)

Most importantly, bring your creativity and enjoy the process.

Workshop details

• Time: 10am – 2:00pm
• Arrival: From 9:30am for a warm welcome and a cuppa
• Date: Friday 17th July

Cost

£35 + £0.79 card fee.
This includes all materials required to create your Japanese Rice Bag and refreshments during the workshop (excluding lunch).