Come and join us for this bag making intensive weekend. We'll spend the weekend stitching this clever patchwork cube tote bag. A bit different from our other bag weekends, but we think this is a fun project with lots of techniques - and a great one for any patchwork lover.
This spacious tote could be used as a project bag, beach carry-all or however you like - but just know that it is roomy! With clever construction this bag will have you wanting to make more and more.
The workshop days run from 10.30am until 4pm. Teas and coffees are included, but please bring a packed lunch.
Class Requirements:
14 strips 2 ½” x 42” /110cm or equivalent (there needs to be at least 8 different patterns to ensure that no 2 squares are placed together.). Be aware the outer bag is made of 192 2½” squares, if you have a “Stripology Ruler” or equivalent please bring it.
Handles:
30cm x 70cm / 10” x 26” fabric or 4 2 ½” x 26” – if a variety of fabrics of wanted
Lining & Pocket:
90cm x 110cm/ 35”x42”
Gridded fusible interfacing: 90cm x70cm/ 36”x 26”
Foam interfacing: 90cm x70cm/ 36”x 26”
AN INTERFACING PACK IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER FOR £20 - PLEASE SELECT IN THE DROPDOWN IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD THIS TO YOUR ORDER
Basic sewing kit (eg pins, tape measure, sharp-pointed scissors, thread, rotary cutter, ruler)
Flat hard pins
Purple tip needle
¼” sewing machine foot
small scraps of fabric (for thread savers)
Pressing cloth
Small post-it notes or numbered pins
(Please note this is an in-person class held in the U.K.)
