This zippered top tote and backpack will be perfect for the busy fall days ahead. Start another school year off with a cute tote that can go hands free as a backpack. A new season deserves a new bag and we think you'll love this class. The bag also features a divided interior pocket to keep us all organized and the large size bag can even fit tablets and small laptops. This is an intermediate class. You should know the basics of sewing, seam allowances, back stitching and have a few competed projects. You will learn; how to sew with heavier fabrics how to properly fasten bag hardware how to topstitch to give the details a professional look tips and tricks for sewing heavier fabrics and multiple layers You will need; *tote sized requirements are in [ ] if you would like to make a matching tote. The class will focus on the backpack. Fabric is based on 44" wide fabric. Canvas or waxed canvas are recommended as the exterior fabric and quilting cotton can be used as the lining. If using waxed canvas (7-10 oz.) for exterior, OMIT fusible fleece/foam and do not interface the exterior fabric pieces.* ¾ yard/.7 m [2/3 yard/ .6 m] Exterior Fabric 1 yard/.91 m [1 yard/.91 m] Lining Fabric 1 ½ yards/1.3 m [1 1/3 yards/1.21 m] Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101-20”/51 cm-wide) ½ yard/.45 m [½ yard/.45 m] Fusible Fleece Interfacing or foam (Pellon 987-F - 44”/1.1 m -wide or byAnnie’s Soft & Stable 58”/1.5 m -wide) (1) 16”/40.6 cm [14”/35.6 cm] handbag zipper for top closure (must be 1 ¼”/3.18 cm wide) OR 16”/40.6 cm [14”/35.6 cm] of #5 nylon coil zipper tape/one pull 4 yards/3.7 m of 1 ½”/3.8 cm wide cotton webbing (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Triangle Rings (can substitute two 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide d-rings), (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Swivel Snaps, and (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Strap Sliders We will provide; a copy of the pattern a sewing machine for in class use all the necessary tools for a successful project. A list of our class policies can be found here.Minimum registration is 3. Maximum is 5. This class will be taught by Lee.
