Modular Bento Bag Shanalines Designs Online bento bag workshop No Trace Online bento bag workshop No Trace Online bento bag workshop No Trace. Denim Bento Bag Workshop Your old jeans just got a promotion. Got a pair of jeans that have lived a full life? Knees blown out, hems frayed, stories stitched into every seam? Perfect. Theyre ready for their next chapter. In this workshop, were turning tired denim into a clever, reusable bento style bag. No zips. No fuss. Just a beautifully simple design that folds, flops, and carries your goodies like a pro. Its part sewing session, part treasure hunt, part why didnt I do this sooner? Why youll love this This is the kind of project that ticks all the boxes: Sustainable without being smug Practical enough to use every week Creative without being overwhelming And just the right amount of look what I made energy Plus, denim is wonderfully forgiving. It hides wobbles, softens with use, and already comes with built in character. Every bag ends up completely unique, like a fingerprint with pockets. What youll learn How to deconstruct jeans efficiently (without losing your patience) Choosing the best parts of denim for your project Cutting and working with thicker fabrics Simple construction techniques for a bento style bag Reinforcing stress points so your bag can actually carry things Creating strong, functional ties Tips for mixing denim washes and textures for a modern look What youll get Step by step guidance in a relaxed, small group setting A finished bento bag ready for action The confidence to rescue more textiles from the rag pile A project you can easily recreate at home Please bring along a pair (or two) of old jeans. The more interesting the wear, the better. This isnt just about making a bag. Its about shifting how you see materials. Those jeans you couldnt bear to throw out? They become something useful again. Something youll actually carry. Groceries, sewing projects, library books, snacks for the car this bag will earn its keep. And every time you use it, youll know exactly where it came from. Less waste. More creativity. And a bag with better stories than anything youll find in a shop. Not bad for a pair of old jeans. Small Group of 4 6 Workshop Details: Date: Saturday 27th June 2026 Time: 09: 30 13: 00 Venue: Learn to Create, Upstairs @ 3 20 Ann St, Nambour Cost: $50ea Workshop or Book in for 3 @ $120 Skill Level: 4 Advanced Beginner What to Bring: Sewing Machine & Attachments, Old Jeans, Denim, Canvas, Velvet Jute, Hemp, Corduroy, Flannel etc., 1m Light Fabric for Lining, Denim, Canvas, Leather or an old Short Belt for the Handle, Jeans Needle (100 110), Sewing Kit, (eg. rotary cutter, scissors, pins, thread etc.) Morning Tea, Water Drink. PLEASE CHECK THAT YOUR MACHINE IS WORKING BEFORE ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP.