Take a break and sew a Sew-Mad Bag. Use your sewing machine decorative stitches to embellish fun random size patches. Then turn your new fabric into a handbag. This is total playtime!
Sewing machine required.

Pattern Fee: Tote Bag Pattern -- $8.00, Hobo Bag Pattern -- $12.00 (includes hardware)

Supplies Fabrics 3-5 fat quarter yards in your favorite colors 2-3 zingers fabrics (accents) These could be quarter yards or scraps A quarter yard (not a fat quarter) for handles A half yard backing fabric This fabric will be covered with other fabrics and never seen. ( I prefer a cotton upholstery weight fabric for stability. ) A half yard for lining ( Select a lining fabric or light weight cotton. Colors may match or accent. ) Thread Solid or multi-colored cotton or polyester. Choose both matching and accent colors. Optional 34” x 16” of batting Lace, ribbon, trim, cording for accents Solid or multi-colored perle cotton or thin yarn for accents. Buttons, sequins, purchased appliques Velcro or large snaps for closures Other Supplies Sewing Machine Size 16 or 18 Sewing Machine Needles Walking foot (optional but very handy) Iron Pressing Surface Press Cloth Extension Cord Basting Spray (optional) Starch Small Paint Brush (optional) Glue Stick (optional) Rotary Cutter and Mat C-thru Ruler Scissors Pins Basic Sewing Kit

20 students maximum, irons for every 3rd student

 

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