Intermediate

Quilted Retreat Bag

Create a Wide-Opening Zipper Pouch with Quilted Panels

5 hours

Max 6 students

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Join renowned modern quilter Lorena Uriarte and learn how to create the clever and practical Emmaline Retreat Bag — a beautifully structured zip pouch that opens wide for easy access.

This workshop is perfect for turning your quilted panels, Kawandi stitching, Boro, Sashiko, orphan blocks or favourite fabrics into a functional, professional-looking bag. Whether you use treasured scraps or a bold statement fabric, you’ll leave with a finished pouch and new bag-making skills.

SKILL LEVEL ADVANCED BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE -Basic knowledge of machine sewing required -Comfortable sewing straight seams

NOTE: The required hardware and interfacing kit must be purchased along with your class booking and can be added at checkout. Small kit — $45 Large kit — $55

Why you'll love this course

Learn to construct a professional zip pouch

Use your quilted panels or special fabrics

Small class size (maximum 7 students)

Expert guidance from Lorena

Relaxed, creative studio atmosphere

A practical project you’ll want to make again

It’s the perfect project for gifting — or keeping for yourself.

What you will learn

Inserting a zip with confidence

Creating neat boxed corners

Basic structured bag construction

Working with hardware frames

Finishing techniques for a polished result

You’ll leave with the confidence to recreate this bag again and again.

Class format

5 hour workshop

Maximum 7 students

Hands-on guided instruction

Supportive, encouraging studio environment

What's included

Expert tuition from Lorena Uriarte

We provide Bernina 335 and Brother A80 sewing machines to use while you are sewing with us. You are of course welcome to bring your own but you will be responsible to bring it up the stairs yourself.

Tea and coffee throughout the day

A warm, welcoming and creative atmosphere

NOTE: The required hardware and interfacing kit must be purchased along with your class booking and can be added at checkout. Small kit — $45 Large kit — $55

What to bring

Your sewing machine (including foot pedal and power cord)

Two (2) pieces of outer fabric at least 18.5” x 12” each (for large pouch)

Two (2) pieces of lining fabric at least 18.5” x 12” each

Your glasses, if needed

Your lunch - Microwave and fridge available — or enjoy one of our lovely local cafés.

Your teacher

Lorena Uriarte

Lorena is an award-winning, world-renowned quilter known for bold, colourful designs. She generously shares her expertise, blending hand and machine techniques. Passionate about teaching, she helps students create striking quilts and embrace creativity as a way to unwind.

$175per person

Choose a date

Sun, 19 July

12:00 AM – 5:00 AM

with Lorena Uriarte

3 spots left

$175

Level 1, 39–43 Shepherd St, Marrickville

Access via stairs only