🧺 Sew Your Own Lagom Storage Bin! ✂️🧵
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Date: September 20 - OR - November 15
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Time: 1:30-5:30 PM
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Location: Guelph Studio Space, 77 Suffolk St. W., Guelph
- Min. 3 / Max. 7 participants
Let’s get organized! In this workshop, you’ll sew your very own Lagom Storage Bin. In Swedish, lagom (pronounced LAW-gom) means “just the right amount,” and with five different sizes to choose from, you’ll sew up something that's both practical and beautiful. 💕
What You’ll Learn:
You'll pick up beginner-friendly sewing skills like:
- Using a rotary cutter & ruler
- Working with interfacing for structure
Skill Level:
Confident beginner – just the basics needed (threading your machine, winding a bobbin, and sewing a straight line). If that’s you, you’re good to go!
Included in Your Class Fee:
- PDF Lagom Storage Bin pattern by Sotak Handmade
- ½ yard fusible fleece interfacing
- 1 yard SF101 fusible interfacing
- 1 yard of 1” cotton webbing (neutral canvas – optional for handles)
- 8 brass double-cap rivets (optional but make a lovely finishing touch!)
What You’ll Need to Bring:
- Exterior fabric & lining fabric (X-Small: ¼ yard of each; All other sizes: ½ yard of each) - Upcycle! Use old jeans, cotton tablecloths, fun duvets, pillow shams. Or mix it up, something old / something new :)
- Matching thread (or take your chances with what I've got on hand)
- Sewing machine (in good working order with a new-ish needle – or rent one at checkout)
- Basic sewing kit – scissors, seam ripper, pins, etc. (Don’t worry if you don’t have these, I’ve got plenty to share!)
🎨 Fabric Tips:
For best results, mix fabric weights! Try: Quilting cotton, canvas, denim, Essex linen, cotton/linen blends, or medium weight home décor fabric.
💡 Use one heavier fabric and one lighter (e.g., canvas + quilting cotton). Two lightweights (like cotton + linen) work great too!
