Come get formally (re)acquainted with your sewing machine at this completely beginner-friendly upcycling workshop. This will be a easy-going, small-size (<10 students) learning environment perfect for those who have let their sewing machine collect dust for a little too long and need a little push get back behind the wheel as well as novice sewers who have little to no sewing experience! November 22nd at the Beaumont Gallery from 2-4pm.

Taught by Bronte Che, founder of Che the label. She has been upcycling since childhood and uses these techniques in her clothing label which uses 100% secondhand and deastock materials.

Over the course of this 2-hour lesson you will learn how to thread and prep your sewing machine, assemble and use a sewing pattern for Che, the label's signature Tie-tote bag, as well as the basic sewing and upcycling techniques necessary to make the bag. Bags are fit with a keychain holder and inside pocket.

All sewing materials (sewing pattern, fabric, ties, patches) will be 2nd-hand and provided for you! If you have patches, ties or fabric that you would like to use, you are welcome to bring them too! Just make sure you bring your sewing machine, needles and sewing scissors. A universal sewing needle is recommended, if you don't have this, dm me on Instagram (@che.thelabel) and we can sort it out!

Class starts at 2pm sharp so it is recommended to arrive 10 minutes early to get settled in.