Japanese Knot Bag Workshop

Create something beautiful and useful with our handcraft short courses in Sydney.

Join this hands-on workshop and discover the quiet joy of crafting your own Japanese knot bag – a simple, elegant accessory designed to be both practical and expressive. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, the process is as rewarding as the result.

Perfect for beginners and sewing enthusiasts alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and creative environment where you’ll learn the foundational techniques to design and construct a reversible fabric bag. With no buttons or zips, the knot bag’s clever design speaks to sustainable, considered living – making it a favourite for modern makers.

Take home a handcrafted piece that reflects your personal style – and the confidence to keep creating.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Japanese knot bag workshop, you should be able to:

• Understand the design and cultural origins of the Japanese knot bag
• Choose appropriate fabrics and materials based on purpose and style
• Follow a pattern and construct a reversible bag using a sewing machine
• Sew clean seams, curves and top stitch
• Personalise and finish a unique, handmade accessory with care (please note: the finished bag will be approximately 28x40cm)

This workshop is ideal for creative beginners or crafters looking for a mindful project. You might also be interested in our Sewing Essentials Course.

Course content

In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll cover:

• Introduction to the Japanese knot bag: history, uses, and variations
• Pattern preparation and fabric cutting
• Step-by-step sewing guidance in a supportive setting
• Turning, pressing, and finishing your bag
• Ideas for embellishment and personal touches

Familiarity with a sewing machine will be helpful but not essential.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Accessibility: This class takes place in an upper-level room accessible by stairs only. The lift is currently out of service. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Additional information

Please bring to class:

Fabric requirements for Japanese Knot bag - 

• 50cm x 2 different fabrics

Equipment

• Thread
• Pins
• Fabric Scissors (+ snips if you have them)
• Paper scissors
• Pen/pencil notebook
• Hand sewing needle

This workshop is ideal for creative beginners or crafters looking for a mindful project. You might also be interested in our Sewing Essentials Course.