Handbag Class - The Aila Bag

The Aila Bag Sewing Class

Join us for a luxury sewing experience in our cosy atelier in the heart of Zurich Old Town.

The Aila Bag is an elegant everyday shoulder bag with a soft, relaxed shape and a timeless design. Spacious enough to fit a laptop perfectly, it is ideal for work, daily errands and weekends away.

Choose your premium suede in Black, Chocolate Brown or Stone and create an Aila Bag that feels completely your own.

This three and a half hour class is suitable for complete beginners, as well as experienced sewers who would like to build their confidence and explore working with premium materials.

Your Class Experience

When you arrive, we will begin with a drink and a wee chat while I introduce you to the Aila Bag and explain what we will be creating together.

We will then choose and cut your materials before moving on to an introduction to the sewing machine. You will have time to practise stitching on leather, get comfortable with the machine and ask any questions before beginning your bag.

From there, we will create the Aila Bag together step by step, with guidance and support throughout the entire process.

At the end of the class, I will carefully check your finished bag to make sure all the stitching is secure. I will reinforce any small gaps using my specialist leather sewing machine, helping to ensure your bag is strong, beautifully finished and made to last.

Once your bag is complete, you are very welcome to stay and enjoy another drink in the atelier.

Side tables will be placed beside the sewing stations, so you can keep your drinks close while you create.

What You’ll Experience

✦ Three and a half hours of step by step sewing guidance in English

✦ The opportunity to create your own genuine suede shoulder bag

✦ Premium suede sourced from London and dyed in Italy

✦ A choice of Black, Chocolate Brown or Stone

✦ Guidance on cutting and working with premium materials

✦ An introduction to the sewing machine

✦ Time to practise stitching on leather before beginning your bag

✦ A final quality check and reinforcement using a specialist leather machine

✦ Full use of our sewing machines, tools and equipment

✦ Cava, wine and alcohol free sparkling wines throughout the class

✦ A cosy and welcoming atmosphere in our Zurich Old Town atelier

✦ The chance to meet new people and become part of our creative community

Your Finished Piece

You will leave the atelier with your own beautifully finished Aila Bag, handmade by you in premium suede.

Its soft silhouette, comfortable shoulder straps and spacious design make it a versatile everyday piece, with plenty of room for your laptop and daily essentials.

All materials, equipment, refreshments and guidance are included. No previous sewing experience is needed.