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4112 S College Ave, Suite 112,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Between Chili House & Hobby Lobby

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Bag it Up Club: Poolside Tote



This bag class is for an intermediate sewer.  This bag has a ton of space and is a wonderful tote for on the go, grocery shopping or going to the beach! 

This class is for an advanced beginner student. The student should be able to sew straight stitches using their machine, cut fabrics using scissors and rotary cutter/mat, and have sewn at least one project. This class will teach the student how to read a bag making pattern, work with more difficult fabrics, and construct a bag. 

Supplies:
  • Poolside Tote Pattern
  • Exterior fabric 1 1/4 yards (1 yard if using 54’’ wide fabric)
  • Lining fabric 1 1/4 yards (1 yard if using 54’’ wide fabric)
  • Accent fabric (Handles, pocket lining) 3/4 yard
  • Accent fabric (facing) 1/2 yard
  • 10” zipper (optional)
  • twill tape or ribbon 1” wide 4.5’’ piece or 4.5"x3.5" piece of heavy weight fabric
  • *fusible woven interfacing (Pellon SF101 – 20’’ wide) 2 3/4 yards
  • swivel clasp (1’’) or d-ring (1’’)
  • Thread to match - all purpose
  • Needle - 90 universal and microtex
  • Sewing machine in good working order
  • scissors
  • pins

Available in the classroom:
iron/ironing mat
rotary cutter/cutting mat/ruler

Recommended Fabrics: home dec, heavy linen, denim, canvas, twill, duck cloth, for exterior and lining. Quilting cotton for accent fabrics.

Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Advanced Beginner
Materials Included:
Pattern is included
Requirements:
Sewing machine in good working condition
Instructor Name:
Melissa Mangan
Instructor Bio:
Melissa Mangan

Bag it Up Club: Poolside Tote

Cost:
$ 35.00
Pattern included with price of class