When does the VHS course take place?

The course takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00 PM.

Where is the sewing course held?

The venue is FabLab Bayreuth - Open High-Tech Workshop Upper Franconia at Ludwig-Thoma-Straße 36B, 95447 Bayreuth.

How much does participation cost?

Participation costs 29 Euros per person.

What bags can be sewn?

Among other things, the course will create zipper bags in various sizes, three-dimensional patch pockets with or without flaps, flat patch pockets, keychains, and different handle designs.

What will be provided in the course?

On-site, sewing thread, zippers, carabiner hooks, scissors, chalk, measuring tapes, and four irons will be available. A selection of fabrics is available for a donation.

What should I bring to the course?

You will need fabric scraps or fabric for a bag, pins, a small pair of scissors, and a seam ripper. If you cannot use a designated FabLab machine, you should bring your own sewing machine with a power cable, foot pedal, extra feet, and manual.

Sewing Patch Pockets Instead of Buying: Bayreuth VHS Course Makes Bag Ideas Visible

Name: Sewing Patch Pockets and Zipper Bags with the Sewing Machine (VHS Course)
Start: 2026-11-21T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-21T12:00:00+01:00
Location: FabLab Bayreuth - Offene Hightechwerkstatt Oberfranken

Implement Practical Bag Ideas with the Sewing Machine in Bayreuth

In the VHS course on patch pockets and zipper bags, individual textile details with real utility will be created on November 21, 2026, at the FabLab Bayreuth. The compact workshop is aimed at anyone who has already gained some experience with shopping bags or handbags and wants to design their projects more functionally.

From Idea to Suitable Bag

The focus is on zipper bags in various sizes, as well as three-dimensional patch pockets with and without flaps. Flat patch pockets, keychains, and different handle designs are also among the possible projects. Those already working on a bag based on their own pattern can bring prepared parts and design the bags individually.

Creative Workshop Atmosphere at FabLab

The FabLab Bayreuth combines an open high-tech workshop with practical knowledge transfer. In the event, craft precision, material knowledge, and creative design come together. Sewing thread, zippers, carabiner hooks, scissors, chalk, measuring tapes, and irons are available on-site. A selection of fabrics is available for a donation.

Well Prepared for the Sewing Course

Participants should bring fabric scraps for samples or fabric for their own bag, pins, a small pair of scissors, and a seam ripper. Anyone who cannot use a FabLab sewing machine must bring their own machine, including power cable, foot pedal, extra feet, and manual. A new 90 needle and a prior functionality test ensure a good start.

Small Group, Focused Event Experience

With a maximum of six participants, the morning course offers a manageable learning atmosphere. The event planning emphasizes practical instruction, direct implementation, and enough space for individual questions. Those attending the tote bag course in the afternoon can directly integrate the previously developed bags into their own bag project.

The FabLab Bayreuth stands for an accessible approach to modern technology and creative skills. The course connects this idea with classical sewing and creates a focused event experience for creative people, DIY fans, and sewing enthusiasts.

Conclusion

The VHS course offers three hours of concentrated sewing practice, new design ideas, and the opportunity to develop functional bag solutions independently. Anyone looking to enhance their bag with custom compartments, zippers, or patch pockets will experience an inspiring event atmosphere with direct practical relevance at the FabLab Bayreuth.