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Review Author: Char
Review Date: 13 Mar 2024
Review Body: What an enjoyable session in a beautiful space that exceeded all our expectations! Every step of this process was well organised and comfortable. The steps themselves weren’t too challenging; we were closely guided by our facilitator. We spent more time picking our customisations and colours, but that’s just the way I like it! During this time, the facilitator shared about the brand and its foundation of sustainability which I appreciated deeply. Sustainability was also woven into the activity (e.g. little charms made from leftover rope that we could add on to our bags if we wanted). So proud to know that Gin Lee is part Singaporean owned! The end product was way more gorgeous and versatile than I’d expected. It was packed in a box that was beautifully labelled with our specific customisations. Love all the little touches! The only thing I’d suggest is for the facilitator to speak more loudly as I couldn’t hear her very well despite being in close proximity. This was such a well designed experience and I’m so pleased! This has definitely exceeded our expectations and I’d highly recommend it.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Regina
Review Date: 19 Dec 2023
Review Body: Brought my sister out for something fun for her birthday. We both had a really fun time doing our bags and learning about sustainability. It was a great experience getting our hands on making a bag. Our facilitator, Marcus is very patient and professional when conducting the workshop. We were encouraged by Marcus to be creative when designing the bags and learning to embrace the differences of the bag that were unique to us. We've gained really valuable insights about the process of making the bags and the science behind the process of the bag making. It was truly great fun and learning experience with the help of Marcus. Thank you GINLEE Studio for creating such an experience and doing this cause. Thank you Seek Sophie team for listing this program up. We had a blast of fun!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Mabel
Review Date: 11 Jul 2026
Review Body: We thoroughly enjoyed this workshop, especially the level of customization it offered. The duration was just right, and the host was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful throughout the session. We arrived late, but the host kindly waited for us, which we truly appreciated. We also got to bring home a beautiful finished piece, making the experience even more memorable. I actually booked this workshop just the day before as a gift for a girlfriend who is expecting, and it turned out to be such a meaningful and thoughtful experience. Highly recommended!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: C Yee
Review Date: 05 Apr 2024
Review Body: The class was informative and fun because it was hands on. Ikhsan, my instructor and sales person, was knowledgeable and friendly and patient. Very nice person who made the class enjoyable. You have many choices to customize your bag. It was in the GinLee store in the Raffles City Mall. That wasn’t made clear and I wasn’t able to find it right away because I did not realize it was the store, I was expecting a studio, not a storefront. All in all, I would definitely recommend this experience if you want to make your own pleated bag.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Joelle
Review Date: 17 Oct 2023
Review Body: Super fun and rewarding experience! Our facilitator was very friendly and patiently led us through the steps to make the bag - the number of customisation choices available will definitely take you some time to decide how you want your bag to turn out. She ensured every step was safe for us especially since this experience involves high heat, and my friends and I had a lot of fun catching up while making bags. 💘 Highly recommend if you're into fashion and crafts!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: 橘子貓
Review Date: 19 May 2023
Review Body: Sign up for the bag making event provided by the Singapore Tourism Board! Small free bags are provided on site, and if you want to replace them with medium or large ones, you can buy them at an additional price! ! This time I made a small and a medium sized crepe bag. The service staff is very friendly throughout the process, and the finished product of the bag is also very beautiful It is really recommended to come here to make a wrinkle bag of your own!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Andrea
Review Date: 04 Sep 2024
Review Body: Really insightful and fun session! Was able to customise and really get hands-on with making our bag. Host was also very informative and answered questions we had. Overall it is a very good initiative by Ginlee on taking a step towards advocating for sustainability. Goods they carry in stores also reflect that!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Rachel
Review Date: 24 Mar 2024
Review Body: Got an amazing insight into pleating fabric and how the brand incorporates sustainability into the bag making process. It was hands on and time flies during the workshop. Marcus was very patient and kind, we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Definitely worth a try and an unforgettable experience!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kathleen
Review Date: 02 Oct 2023
Review Body: It was really fun customising my own bag, from choosing the pleats designs to the wraps. and the facilitator was really engaging and informative too - learnt more about sustainability in this workshop! would recommend coming with your girlfriends for a fun galdate out!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Basser
Review Date: 13 May 2023
Review Body: I experienced bag making at SingaporeRewards. Thanks to the staff who could speak a little Japanese, I had no problem with my broken English. They will teach you carefully. I was able to make a cute shoulder bag and it became a good memory.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Riska
Review Date: 14 Jun 2023
Review Body: Join the Workshop on making pleats bags from Visit Singapore Rewards. The bag is cute, nice. We can choose the color of the bag and the strap. The staff is also friendly. The location is in front of the Bath and Body Works store.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kevin
Review Date: 21 Jul 2023
Review Body: I did a workshop there. Which is sponsored by SG reward for tourists. The staff is super friendly to introduce how the bag made. You can customize your bag and take it away. Great experience.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Liz
Review Date: 29 Sep 2025
Review Body: Booked this experience with my three girl friends and we had a great time with Sarah. She was friendly, clear and professional every step of the way and the final product was beautiful!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jaclyn Tay
Review Date: 12 Jul 2026
Review Body: Fun and chill session where we get to make our own bags. Instructor was friendly, patient, and gave clear instructions which was easy to follow.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kelvin
Review Date: 24 Mar 2025
Review Body: Not difficult to make. Instructor Leia was very helpful with suggestions, and shared lots of information and made the session enjoyable.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Chu
Review Date: 15 Sep 2024
Review Body: Marcus was very patient and knowledgeable in explaining the process. It was a very enjoyable and fun experience for me and my group.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Hye
Review Date: 12 Feb 2026
Review Body: We attended the workshop for my friend’s birthday. It was fun and relaxing. I think kids from 7–8 years old can enjoy it too:-)
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Audrey Chong
Review Date: 29 Apr 2024
Review Body: Very informative. Had fun learning and making my bag. Love the colours and design.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Jam
Review Date: 12 Oct 2025
Review Body: The host is very attentive, explaining the steps patient. It's a fun experience!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Yeo Hui Xuan
Review Date: 05 Sep 2026
Review Body: Fun experience, fully and properly guided on how to do our bags.
Review rating: 5

Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Customise your own pleated bags!
Itinerary Description: Learn about how we curb waste by colour-printing the bags only on-demand. A demonstration will be provided. Choose between a selection of colours, pleats, eyelets, straps and wraps The _/\/\/\aker will guide through the pleating process using paper moulds Bags will go into our built-in steamer to bake for about 30min. During this time participants can browse around the store and try on our signature pleated pieces while waiting. Add on the finishing touches to the bag after the baking is done Take photos among the lush greenery in-store with your new bags! Min. booking of 2 pax required
Upcycled tote bags hanging on hooks outside GINLEE Studio in Singapore, framed by palm leaves and a tropical wall
Wall of colourful bags and fabric rolls at GINLEE Studio in Singapore, arranged for sustainable bag-making workshops in Singapore
Close-up of hands fastening and stitching bag straps at GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Participant holding up a folded fabric piece mid-creation at GINLEE Studio, sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Two participants posing at GINLEE Studio in Singapore near hanging clothes and an orange handmade tote bag
GINLEE Studio storefront in Singapore with a glowing “make” sign, for sustainable fashion bag-making workshops in Singapore
Upcycled tote bags hanging on hooks outside GINLEE Studio in Singapore, framed by palm leaves and a tropical wall
Wall of colourful bags and fabric rolls at GINLEE Studio in Singapore, arranged for sustainable bag-making workshops in Singapore
Close-up of hands fastening and stitching bag straps at GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Participant holding up a folded fabric piece mid-creation at GINLEE Studio, sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Two participants posing at GINLEE Studio in Singapore near hanging clothes and an orange handmade tote bag
GINLEE Studio storefront in Singapore with a glowing “make” sign, for sustainable fashion bag-making workshops in Singapore
Purple pleated fabric panels, cords and snap tools arranged on a workbench for making a bag during workshops in Singapore
Hands fastening parts of a custom bag with a power drill at GINLEE Studio, sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
GINLEE Studio workshop participants posing with upcycled bag creations at a Singapore garden entrance
Participants sewing fabric on a green machine during a sustainable bag-making session at GINLEE Studio, workshops in Singapore
Participants in a bright studio cut and stitch fabric on tables with sewing tools during bag-making workshops in Singapore
Sustainable fashion participant pinching and adjusting pleated fabric near a rack at GINLEE Studio, workshops in Singapore
Stack of colourful upcycled fabric panels prepared for bag making at GINLEE Studio in Singapore workshops in Singapore
Participants posing in the boutique mirror with a finished bag at GINLEE Studio, sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Sewing machine pressing a seam through green fabric at GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion workshops in Singapore
Two people stacking pre-cut materials—brown and blue panels—while GINLEE Studio guides a sustainable bag workshop in Singapore
Participant arranging pre-loved garments at GINLEE Studio in Singapore beside hanging fabric and completed tote bags
Assorted pre-loved upcycled bags displayed on hooks inside GINLEE Studio in Singapore, ready for DIY fashion workshops in Singapore
Participant at GINLEE Studio folding and inspecting upcycled fabric for a sustainable bag in Singapore during workshops in Singapore
Participant operating a fabric-pressing machine at GINLEE Studio, making an upcycled bag in Singapore workshops in Singapore
Guests stitch with sewing machines at GINLEE Studio in Singapore, creating a sustainable upcycled bag in hands-on workshops in Singapore
Hand holding a GINLEE Studio make tag card at a Singapore sustainable fashion bag workshop with hanging garments
GINLEE Studio host helps shape fabric panels into a sustainable bag in a bright Singapore studio during workshops in Singapore
Participants cutting and assembling fabric pieces at a table while GINLEE Studio hosts a sustainable fashion bag workshop in Singapore
Back view of a participant sewing fabric panels at GINLEE Studio, creating a sustainable bag in Singapore workshops in Singapore
Hands tying blue cord around a folded bag-making bundle as GINLEE Studio leads a sustainable fashion workshop in Singapore
Hands arranging patterned kraft paper for bag-making during a sustainable fashion workshop led by GINLEE Studio in Singapore
Hands selecting buttons and trims from labelled boxes during GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion bag creation workshops in Singapore
GINLEE Studio sustainable bag-making workshop in Singapore: tool trims and fixes light-green fabric straps on a backing piece
Model carrying an upcycled canvas bag with orange cords during a sustainable fashion and bag-creation workshop at GINLEE Studio, Singapore
Participant wearing a purple top and holding an upcycled canvas crossbody bag with orange cords at GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion workshop in Singapore
Close view of a white upcycled tote bag with orange drawstrings held by a participant at GINLEE Studio’s sustainable fashion workshop in Singapore
Close-up of an upcycled white canvas bag with orange eyelets and stitched detail at GINLEE Studio sustainable fashion workshop in Singapore

Learn About Sustainable Fashion and Create Your Own Bag

Sustainable, quirky, and super cute bags await.
4.9
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Group size
Up to 7 guests
DURATION
1.5 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 7 guests
Create a unique pleated bag with sustainability in mind!
Love sustainable fashion and cool designs? Then this sustainable bag making experience is your jam! Get ready to unleash your inner designer and create a totally unique pleated bag. It's a fun way to learn about curbing fashion waste – their secret's in the on-demand color printing. You'll get hands-on with pleats, mix and match tons of colors, eyelets, and straps, and truly make this bag your own.This experience is designed as a way to give pre-loved products a new lease on life, reducing waste with off-cuts, repairs, and upcycling. Get ready to design, learn about fashion's impact, and be part of the solution.Here's what to expect on your crafty adventure:Customize your dream pleated bag. Your host will be there to help every step of the way.Discover how they tackle textile waste. It's all part of their sustainability mission.Play designer! Pick your perfect pleats, colors, and all the little details.Guided crafting time. Experiment with paper molds and watch your bag bake to perfection in the steamer.Shop their signature pieces. Maybe snag a ready-made item to complete a matching look.Strike a pose! Capture your unique creation (and your awesome self) amongst the store's greenery.Who'll love this: Anyone who digs fashion with a conscience, craves hands-on experiences, and wants a statement piece that's totally theirs. It's a blast for solo explorers, friends, or even a creative date!

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What You’ll be Doing

Customise your own pleated bags!
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Experienced facilitator
Use of all materials needed

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Food/drinks/refreshments

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Start Point

Meet-up at MAKE Studio New Bahru #02-10(46 Kim Yam Rd, Kim Yam Road, Singapore)
  • Meet at selected timeslot
  • Notes: Nearest MRT: Fort Canning MRT Station (DT20) Exit A Bus Services: 32, 51, 54, 64, 123, 139, 186, 195 E-hailing/taxi: There are 2 drop-off and pick up points at New Bahru—Big Block and Factory.

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  • End at Start Point(s)

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Daily
11:30AM - 01:00PM
01:00PM - 02:30PM
02:30PM - 04:00PM
04:00PM - 05:30PM
05:30PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Recommended Age: 13+

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  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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The team behind _///\ake O aren't just crafting experts, they're on a mission to change how we think about fashion. Their passion for sustainability is contagious – you'll walk away inspired to rethink your own wardrobe. They're all about fun, creative solutions, showing you how pre-loved pieces can be totally transformed. Get ready for a workshop that's as good for the planet as it is for your style!
Experience: 15 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 99%
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