This video course walks through making the Essentials Tote Bag from start to finish. A super helpful essential tote measuring approx 19" x 19" with huge see-through pockets on both sides that are deep and roomy to hold your most essential bits. Inside features MORE see-through pockets on both sides, plus options to make heavy duty webbing straps OR fabric straps. Made with foam interfacing, this tote stands up on its own. This Essentials Tote Bag Making Class offers an excellent opportunity to hone your sewing skills. Learn how to craft a stylish and practical tote bag with clear pockets, from cut to finish. Expert guidance and detailed instruction will ensure that you complete this project with confidence. Lifetime access to the video is included - simply log in to your account to view any courses purchased. In this course, you will learn how to: Cut your fabric pieces and work with canvas Sew your exterior panels with clear vinyl pockets Sew your lining panels Sew the super strong glitter webbing straps onto the bag Box your corners and finish your bag This provides a video walk-through (lifetime access) where I will demonstrate each step of the process. You can follow along at your own pace, lowering stress and increasing happiness. By the end of this course, you will have a beautiful Essentials Tote that you can use for yourself or give as a gift. You will also have gained some valuable skills and confidence in sewing bags. I use these bags to carry my groceries every week. My daughter uses one for swimming, and one stays in my car at all times with emergency gear (clothing, snacks, jump cables, blanket...) Quilting cotton, canvas, linen, duck cloth, or almost any woven fabric will work. Clear vinyl is here. You'll need: 1 yard exterior fabric 1 yard lining fabric 1/2 yard clear 10 gauge vinyl for all pockets- (or 2 pieces 12" W x 10" H) for exterior pockets. You will need the full 1/2 yd if making the inside clear pockets. 2 packages double fold extra wide bias tape by Wright's 3 yds SF101 1 yard foam or fusible fleece or batting to interface exterior bag 3.5 yards webbing for straps (faster way) or make your own with fabric.
