Beginner Sewing CLASS
Beginner Sewing CLASS
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Beginner Tote Bag Sewing Class
Beginner Tote Bag Sewing Class
Instructor: Natalie Ley, Snake Bite Creations
Ages: 13+ (Educators welcome)
Dates: March 28 & April 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Leduc Recreation Centre, Leduc, Alberta
Price: $125
Looking for a beginner sewing class in Leduc — or a hands-on pd workshop?
This two-session tote bag sewing workshop is ideal for teens, adults, and educators who want practical, skill-based learning they can apply immediately. Teachers in Art, CTS, Fashion Studies, Home Economics, or Maker programs will gain foundational sewing instruction they can confidently bring back to their classrooms.
No prior sewing experience is required.
Participants will design and construct a fully lined tote bag with a front pocket and durable straps while learning essential machine and construction skills in a supportive, step-by-step environment.
What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
Sewing machine basics and safety
How to read and cut fabric using a simple pattern
Clean seam construction and finishing techniques
Hemming and topstitching
Optional higher-level finishes such as French seams
For educators, this workshop also provides:
A replicable beginner sewing project suitable for middle or high school students
Insight into pacing a 2-session project
Strategies for teaching machine safety and confidence-building
What You’ll Take Home
What You’ll Take Home
One completed tote bag
Foundational sewing skills
A project model you can adapt for classroom instruction
Materials Provided
Materials Provided
Sewing machines
Tote bag pattern
Iron and ironing board
(Participants may bring their own sewing machine if preferred.)
What to Bring
What to Bring
Medium-weight woven fabric (no stretch; cotton recommended):
1 metre main fabric
1 metre lining fabric
0.5 metre contrast fabric (optional)
Matching thread
Optional strap: 2 metres, 1.5” (4 cm) wide
(If not brought, straps will be sewn in class.)
About the Instructor
About the Instructor
Natalie Ley, founder of Snake Bite Creations, specializes in approachable, skill-building sewing workshops designed for beginners. Her teaching style focuses on confidence, practical technique, and creating functional pieces that students are proud to use.
Schedule
Schedule
Two Classes: March 28 & April 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM - 5 hours total
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Ready for a Creative Day?
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