Beginner to Intermediate

Christmas Wrapping bags

Wrapping paper is so last year.

4 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Christmas Wrapping bags

Beginner to Intermediate

Wrapping paper is so last year.

In this four-hour workshop, Ros guides you through making a set of three reusable fabric gift bags in different sizes — beautiful, sustainable alternatives to wrapping paper that your recipients will love almost as much as the gift inside.

Choose your own fabrics, make them your own, and use them year after year. And once you've got the skills, you can make more whenever you need them — birthdays, weddings, baby showers. Wrapping paper is officially cancelled.

SKILL LEVEL --> BEGINNER

Have some basic sewing machine experience No advanced skills needed

Why you'll love this course

Make a set of three bags in different sizes — small, medium and large

Choose your own fabrics or use ours — either way, they'll be beautiful

Sustainable, reusable and so much better than wrapping paper

Walk away with a skill you'll use for every gift-giving occasion forever

Ros makes it relaxed, fun and completely achievable

What you will learn

Cutting fabric to size accurately

Sewing straight seams and neat corners

Making and attaching handles or drawstring closures

Finishing edges for a clean, professional result

How to size up or down to make bags for any occasion

Class format

1 x 4-hour workshop

Small group with guidance from Ros throughout

Relaxed, creative and fun

What's included

Fabric provided — or bring your own stash

All notions and materials included

Use of our Bernina 335 and Brother A80 machines

Expert tuition with Ros

Tea and coffee throughout

What to bring

Your own fabric if you'd like to use it (details in booking confirmation)

Matching thread if using your own fabric

Fabric scissors and sewing kit

A festive spirit and someone fun to sit next to

Your teacher

Ros Bellenger

Ros started as a Usefulbox student and now teaches beginner sewing, softies and craft. Warm, kind and encouraging, she creates a relaxed space to build confidence. With a background as a TV casting agent, she brings great people skills and a generous approach to teaching.

$135per person

Choose a date

Sat, 7 November

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

with Ros Bellenger

6 spots available

$135

Can't make these dates?

Tell us you're keen and we'll email you as soon as a new date goes up.

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only