My Story
Sustainable Bags & Accessories
Lauren Holloway is a slow-fashion handbag and accessory brand established in 2013. Lauren specialises in designing and making unique bags, purses, laptop cases and toiletry storage, all carefully and lovingly handcrafted in her Bristol-based studio.
Characterised by bold, eye-catching fabrics and practical, stylish designs, Lauren's small batch production means each piece is made with attention-to-detail and waste is kept to a minimum. Prioritising quality over quantity is important and each bag is made to be delicately durable, not disposable.
Respecting the environment is at the very heart of all that Lauren does, this is why all the leather used is repurposed from offcuts that would otherwise have ended up in landfill and fabric scraps are donated to community projects. Find out more about sustainability and discover what recycled leather is here.
Sewing Workshops & Creative Space
In September 2021, Lauren decided to branch out into teaching her own workshops, and after investing in six Janome sewing machines was able to offer a variety of classes teaching machine sewing skills and bag making techniques in and around Bristol.
In April 2024, after working for Creative Space as the in-house sewing tutor for 2 years, Lauren took over the business from the previous owner and moved it from Bedminster to a new location in Staple Hill, a move which would prove to be a great asset to the local community. In addition to teaching her own courses, she is responsible for the day to day running of the studio, and now employs other experienced tutors who lead creative workshops in a variety of specialisms.
Lauren now offers a range of sewing & dressmaking workshops for both adults and children from beginner to intermediate level all around the South West, where participants can learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine, brush up on existing sewing skills or develop new techniques to improve their craft. She also continues to sell her products online and in selected shops and is a regular contributor to the national sewing magazine Simply Sewing.
Lauren has a relaxed, patient and friendly approach in her teaching. Her workshops are a place to learn but also have fun in the process. Creating a warm, safe and encouraging space is very important, where no question is too silly to ask! Her aim is that students feel inspired for future projects and continued learning in addition to taking home their own beautiful handmade items to be proud of.
See all Lauren's sewing workshops
CONTACT ME
If you have any questions or want to contact me about a custom order please drop me an email.
SHOP ONLINE
You can shop securely online through my online store - just go to the shop link and browse collections.
WHOLESALE
If you have a wholesale enquiry please email me with your enquiry and I will send you my Product Catalogue and pricelist.
