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Learn To Make Suffolk Puffs Workshop
Fri 17 Apr
|Canons House & Grounds
Discover the charm of the traditional Suffolk puff in this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn how to transform leftover textiles into unique, decorative pieces. Perfect for beginners, this relaxed session is all about creativity, sustainability, and giving new life to old materials. (Ages 12+)
Time & Location
17 Apr 2026, 10:30 – 16:00
Canons House & Grounds, 19 Madeira Rd, Mitcham CR4 4HD, UK
About the event
Re-imagining Waste: Learn To Make Suffolk Puffs Workshop
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on one-day workshop exploring creative ways to reuse and transform textile waste. This session focuses on the traditional hand-sewn technique known as the Suffolk puff—a simple yet versatile method for turning small fabric scraps into beautiful, textured embellishments. This technique dates back to the 17th century, when it was used to repurpose scraps and worn-out clothing into decorative quilts.
Throughout the day, you’ll learn how to create batches of Suffolk puffs using a variety of materials, discovering how different fabrics produce unique effects. You’ll also be guided through techniques for joining your puffs together and experimenting with ways to apply them to different surfaces and projects.
In the second part of the workshop, you’ll explore design ideas and practical applications. Your handmade puffs could become decorative edging for a blanket, a feature on a garment such as…