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The Yarnbomber Bag Making Workshop is scheduled for 4 March 2027 at the Cornish Craft Barn in Truro. Participants will learn to make a structured tote bag with a clever yarn feed, suitable for knitters and crocheters. The workshop includes guidance on all aspects of bag construction and refreshments throughout the day.

@ Includes cake and coffee/tea all day! Make your own Yarnbomber bag by Country Cow Designs in this relaxed one-day bag-making workshop. A roomy, structured tote with a clever yarn feed, it’s perfect for knitters and crocheters – or just use it as a gorgeous everyday tote. You’ll be guided step by step through cutting, interfacing, inserting the zip, fitting the grommet and yarn guide, attaching the webbing handles and finishing your bag, with plenty of tips along the way. Your ticket includes your own licensed copy of the Yarnbomber PDF pattern (RRP £9) , bought from the designer, Jo at Country Cow Designs, for each person attending. We’ll email it to you before the workshop, and if you’d like a printed A4 copy just let us know – it can be collected from the barn. Interfacing & Hardware Kit (optional add-on) Add the kit to your booking (see tickets below) and everything will be ready for you on the day. Kits must be ordered by Thursday 25 February (7 days before the workshop) so we can collect the materials in time. The kit includes: Medium weight woven interfacing (G700) Thermolam fusible fleece stabiliser No.5 zip tape and zip pull 10mm grommet and 30mm split ring 2.25m of 25mm webbing for the handles, in your choice of colour Choose your colours: if you add the kit, please email rachel@cornishcraftbarn.com when you book with your webbing colour , zip colour and hardware finish . Not sure? Pop into the shop to see our webbing, zip and hardware samples and match them to your fabric. If you’d rather source your own, you’ll need 230cm medium weight woven interfacing (G700/SF101 or similar), 50cm Thermolam 971F or similar high loft fusible fleece, 60cm No.5 zip tape and pull, a 10mm grommet, a 30mm split ring and 224cm of 2.5cm (1″) webbing for the handles. What you need to bring Exterior fabric: 60cm (2/3 yd) cotton, 110cm wide Lining fabric: 90cm (1 yd) cotton, 110cm wide (These amounts allow for directional fabrics) Polyester sewing thread to match Your usual sewing kit – scissors, pins/clips, seam ripper etc. Your sewing machine, foot pedal and cable 10% off fabric in our shop for workshop attendees – choose on the day, or pop in beforehand and we’ll help you pick the perfect combination. Don’t have a machine? You can hire a Janome QDC M50 for £5 for the day – just add the machine hire ticket below so we can make sure one is ready for you. Workshop Details Date: Thursday 4th March 2027 Time: 10am – 4pm Price: £50 per person, including the PDF pattern (RRP £9) Optional interfacing & hardware kit: £30 (order by Thursday 25 February) Places: 12 maximum Tea, coffee and cake all day Lunch can be purchased in the CCB café and you’ll receive a 10% discount Free parking right outside Yarnbomber bag samples This workshop is run by Rachel Semonin, an independent tutor. Cornish Craft Barn hosts it and takes bookings and payments on Rachel’s behalf.

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Yarnbomber Bag Making Workshop takes place on Thursday, 4 March 2027 at 10:00.

Yarnbomber Bag Making Workshop is held at Cornish Craft Barn in Truro (The Gwel Kea Downs Road Near, Truro, TR4 8PA).

Tickets for Yarnbomber Bag Making Workshop are priced at £163. Live prices and availability are shown on cornishcraftbarn.com.

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