{"product_id":"quilted-bag-virtual-retreat-february-2027","title":"**Bags of Fun! Virtual Sewing Retreat weekend with Sarah Payne 19–21 February 2027","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19–21 February 2027 | Live on Zoom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFancy a sewing weekend away without packing your machine? Join me for a relaxed virtual retreat and make a gorgeous quilted bag from the comfort of home. Your own machine, your favourite fabrics and the kettle exactly where you left it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll create a bag with lovely finishing touches, including a fancy clasp, D-rings, bag feet, a zip and a sturdy base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour hardware kit, worth £20, is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Just add your own fabric, wadding and the supplies on your requirements list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA whole weekend of sewing and company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll kick things off on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, 6–7.30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with introductions, fabric sharing and a light-hearted sewing quiz. Bring your favourite drink and meet your fellow makers. No sewing required!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaturday and Sunday, 10am–3pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we’ll get making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI demonstrate, then you have a go\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with time to sew, ask questions and enjoy seeing everyone’s bags take shape. There’ll be a lunch break and regular opportunities to stretch and put the kettle on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday evening welcome party and sewing quiz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo days of live Zoom teaching and supported sewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hardware kit worth £20, posted beforehand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn optional WhatsApp group for sharing photos, questions and encouragement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full pattern and edited teaching recordings, sent after the retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when you book?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequirements list will be attached to your booking ticket, along with your Zoom joining details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can start choosing your fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardware kit and cutting list will be sent two weeks before the retreat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you time to prepare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the retreat, you’ll receive the full pattern and edited teaching recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can revisit techniques, catch up or make another bag. Suitable for all levels!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSew at your own pace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for confident beginners and improvers who are comfortable using their sewing machine. I’ll guide you through the bag-making techniques step by step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you get tired or need a break, take one! There’s no pressure to finish during the weekend, and the recordings will help you carry on afterwards. There are no medals for finishing first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£145, including your hardware kit worth £20.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook before 30 November 2026 and receive free wadding in your kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat yourself to something lovely to look forward to, or drop a helpful hint to someone wondering what to buy you for Christmas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook your place, claim your sewing weekend and get the biscuits in. Slippers encouraged!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sarah Payne Quilter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55717915853176,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/1541\/6511\/files\/20261027_140504.jpg?v=1793196701","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahpayne.co.uk\/products\/quilted-bag-virtual-retreat-february-2027","provider":"Sarah Payne Quilter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}