Slow Morning Christmas Stocking Workshop

Join Sarah Davies, a seamstress, designer and maker of all things textile, as she invites you to step away from the rush and spend a slow morning hand stitching, designing and making your very own Christmas stocking, before the busy festive season begins. Make it to hang in your own home, or to gift to a loved one or friend this Christmas.

Held in the workshop space of one of Bristol's favourite homeware shops, Mon Pote, you'll start with a pre-cut stocking in a neutral colourway, your blank canvas to work your magic on however you wish. Using a collection of vintage fabrics, remnants and decorative trims, you'll be guided through simple appliqué and embroidery techniques, with plenty of room to personalise it with initials, motifs and little details. Once you've finished decorating, a sewing machine will be on hand to bring the stocking body and lining together. No sewing experience is needed, just a willingness to slow down and enjoy making something by hand.

You're welcome to bring a coffee or hot drink up to the workshop space with you, and there's a great selection of local coffee spots right by the shop on North Street to pick one up on your way in.

Provided: a pre-cut stocking, vintage fabrics and trims, buttons, beads, embroidery threads, needles and all other essential materials. Just turn up and we'll take care of the rest.

Bring along (optional): any charms, beads, ribbons or treasured embellishments you'd like to work in. If you enjoy a rummage, why not seek out trims and fabrics from charity and second hand shops beforehand? Embroidered napkins, tea towels, lace edging and old buttons are perfect for reworking into your stocking and give it a story of its own. If you'd like to use your own patterned fabric, bring it pre-washed and ironed and we'll have a template ready.