Quilters Big Tote Class Tuesday, February 3
What you’ll learn:
- How to follow a bag pattern with step-by-step illustrated instructions
- Techniques for piecing assorted prints into a striking design
- Constructing a sturdy tote with foam stabilizer for shape and durability
- Adding strapping for strong, comfortable handles
- Tips for achieving a professional finish with lining and binding
Skill level:
Best suited for advanced beginners and intermediate sewists. If you’re comfortable with basic sewing and want to try bag-making, this class is a perfect next step.
Materials needed:
- Quilter’s Big Tote Pattern by Minki Kim
- 20 assorted dark prints (10″ squares) if you are piecing the front and back
- 20 assorted white prints (10″ squares) if you are piecing the front and back
- Dark print fat quarter (bottom panel & binding)
- 1 yard lining fabric
- 1 yard foam stabilizer (Soft and Stable, Pellon Flex Foam, or Bosal In-R-Form)
- 2 yards strapping (1½″ wide)
- Basic sewing supplies: walking foot, ¼″ foot, fabric glue, scissors, pins
Class outcome:
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a finished, reversible tote bag that’s roomy enough for quilting projects, shopping trips, or everyday use. You’ll also gain confidence in bag construction techniques that can be applied to future projects.
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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| Requirements: | Participants must purchase bag materials prior to class. |
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This class cannot be purchased online. Please contact the store for more information.