Come join Mandy to create a unique, functional Traverse Bag using a pattern by popular designer Anna Graham of Noodlehead! This class will walk you through sewing a bag that includes two zippers, a snap closure, and multiple handy pockets. You’ll end the class with at least one new bag (if you’re speedy you might end up working on a second!), and a new pattern you can customize for yourself or future gifts!
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Skill requirements:
- Advanced Beginner classes plus several completed items.
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Experience successfully completing several sewing projects. This class will not cover basic sewing machine operations such as threading a needle, switching needles, how to adjust stitch length, locking stitches, reverse stitching, pivoting corners, winding bobbins etc. Students should be capable of performing these procedures without assistance.
Must be aged 16+
In this workshop you will learn:
- How to install a closed-end zipper with a lining
- Ways to use fusible interfacing for stability
- How to turn a bag, and trouble-shoot for precise finishing
- How to install hardware like snaps, rivets and/or magnetic snaps
- Tips and tricks for dealing with curved corners
What We Provide:
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Equipment: sewing machines and all tools
What You Bring:
- Pattern: Traverse Bag by Noodlehead. You can source it from Noodlehead here: https://noodle-head.com/
collections/pdf-sewing- Please purchase your pattern well in advance so you have it ready for the first class. If buying the print copy, you'll need to allow time for Noodlehead to send you your pattern. If you're buying the PDF, and need information about how to get it printed, get in touch!patterns/products/traverse- bag-pattern - Small bag:
- 1/2 m of medium to heavy weight cotton canvas
- 1/2 m quilting cotton
- 1/2 m interfacing medium weight woven interfacing
- 1 spool coordinating polyester thread
- Bag hardware (can be sourced locally, e.g. from The Green Thimble)
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Large bag
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1m canvas
- 0.75 m quilting cotton (lining)
- 1m medium weight woven fusible interfacing
- 1 spool coordinating polyester thread
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Bag hardware (can be sourced locally, e.g. from The Green Thimble)
We offer a 20% student discount on all your supplies for this workshop! You will be sent a code to use online once you've registered for your class!
- Optional: Your sewing machine. We highly encourage you to bring your own machine, if you have one. Don't forget to pack the manual, foot pedal & power cord!
Group size:
Maximum 6 students
Artist Bio:
Mandy of @sugarandcandy has been making bags of all kinds for over 15 years! She brings extensive experience in drafting her own patterns, as well as making many other bag designers’ patterns. Having worked with all kinds of mediums and tools, she always comes back to making bags with beautiful textiles on a vintage sewing machine.