16 Mar ReFAB Studio Host Second Free Workshop – Tote Bag Making – Part 2

On Friday, 13th March, ReFAB Studio and Fashion-Enter Ltd held their second workshop at the FC Designer Workspace, focusing on tote bags.

ReFAB Studio and Fashion-Enter Ltd / FashionCapital have joined forces to launch a new series of collaborative upcycling workshops, supported by the Clothworkers’ Company, designed to empower local communities through circular design, practical skill-building, and sustainable creativity.

The aim is to transform interior textile waste into tools for education, empowerment and wellbeing. The workshop offers practical upskilling in sewing, product design, and sustainable making while promoting confidence, creativity and green careers. The series of workshops will salvage and curate premium, unused remnants from designer textile merchants and interior brands. These materials will be repurposed through an upcycling training series, enabling participants to turn waste textiles into desirable lifestyle products such as tote bags, cushion covers, and table runners.

The 8 participants learned how to use various industrial machines and made their own tote bag. It was an enjoyable and relaxing experience, and the participants felt they gained valuable skills from the workshop.

Feedback from the participants:

“It was super fun, learned a lot and great teachers and building communities.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed my day and came away with a finished product ready to use straight away.”

“I used to do quite a bit of sewing years ago, but I had forgotten a lot of what I once knew. Thanks to the teacher’s guidance, many old skills have come back to me. It was also my first time using an industrial sewing machine, but with their patient instructions, I managed to get the hang of it. Thank you!”

“Lovely team who is helpful and encouraging. Really enjoyed the workshop, looking forward to many more!”

The next ReFAB Studio X FEL workshop will take place on Thursday, 26th March, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm on will focus on Envelope Cushion Covers – tap here for further details.