Learn to Sew – Make a Tote Bag Workshop

A sewing workshop for complete beginners



3 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests       $125

Would you like to learn how to sew? This is the workshop for you!
Make a roomy bag with just the right length handles, for toting your essentials – such as your hat and water bottle – everywhere you go.
In this 3 hour workshop, you'll make friends with a sewing machine and learn how to wind a bobbin and thread it properly. Then you'll make a tote bag with matching handles and boxed corners. You'll be making them for everyone in no time!
This project comes with printed instructions and a paper pattern you can take home to make many more tote bags at home.
We're looking forward to starting you on your sewing journey!

Upcoming dates for Learn to Sew – Make a Tote Bag Workshop

Times are Perth time. Dates and prices as of 5 Oct 2026, 6:09am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 24 Jan 2027 and 24 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 2pm-5pm
What you'll get
You will get to use a sewing machine and all sewing tools required to complete the project, and take home your very own tote bag. All haberdashery items like thread will be provided, as well as fabric for your tote bag.
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Knowledge required
No previous sewing skills are required. This is a course for complete beginners.
What to bring
Just bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
Location

Kalamunda Community Centre, Crescent Road, Kalamunda WA

Classes are held at the beautiful, modern, Kalamunda Community Centre, set amongst the trees of Jorgensen Park. It is a 10-minute walk or short drive down Mundaring Weir Road from the Kalamunda townsite. There is plenty of parking including accessible parking located near the side entry doors.

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Recent reviews of Learn to Sew – Make a Tote Bag Workshop

  • 5/5 from Deborah Simpson, attended Sep 2026: I’ve done 3 of Suzie’s classes, and they’ve been a great learning experience, suzie is a great and patient teacher. Highly recommend I was a complete beginner and now I feel really proud of my accomplishments.
  • 5/5 from Mon L, attended Sep 2026: We enjoyed the class by Suzie very much and glad to be able to have completed it!
  • 5/5 from Astrid Rondolini, attended May 2026: Lovely teacher, very nice class, I really enjoyed it
  • 5/5 from Tracey Godwin, attended Mar 2026: Highly recommend these classes! My 11yo daughter and I walked in knowing nothing, walked away with beautifully finished bags and the confidence to sew many more things! Thank you, Suzie.
  • 5/5 from Masami Kaji, attended Jan 2026: I really enjoyed the class. I wanted to learn how to use a sewing machine, as I hadn’t used one since I was a child at school. This class was perfect for me. Suzie gave clear instructions and the pace was just right, so I felt relaxed. I was so happy to make a lovely tote bag. After the class, I now feel more confident using a sewing machine. I’m looking forward to joining the next one soon.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Priskich, attended Jan 2026: A great class where I learnt some new skills. Suzie was friendly and helpful and provided good tips throughout the class. Really enjoyable as well as relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Helen Murphy, attended Nov 2025: My daughter, granddaughter and I had a wonderful morning learning to make a tote bag, Suzy had a great selection of fabric to chose from and with the easy instructions to follow, at the end of the morning we all had our tote bags which we love, not sure if I want to give my tote as a Christmas gift or keep it
Your teacher

Suzie London / Bits 'n' Bobbins
Suzie London / Bits 'n' Bobbins

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Learn to sew with Suzie London at Bits ‘n’ Bobbins Sewing School in Kalamunda in the Perth Hills.
Suzie was born in The Netherlands but moved to Perth with her family aged nine. She was selected for the Special Art Programme at Kalamunda Senior High School, and went on to study Graphic Design and Multimedia at TAFE in Northbridge.
Suzie decided to move to London when she was 20, and it was there that she learnt to sew, at the London College of Fashion. She has since taught sewing at Sew Over It in London, as well as in the haberdashery department of John Lewis department store on Oxford St, London.
Suzie moved back to Perth at the end of 2019, and works as a freelance illustrator for sewing and craft books, including official Great British Sewing Bee titles, as well as creating her own fabric designs and products under the name Suzie London.
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