File Organiser Bag (Els Barnard)

Details

Get organised in style with this fun and functional class! You’ll create a beautifully embellished bag using a plastic file holder - perfect for carrying your craft supplies to events and classes.

In the morning session, you’ll prepare your bag pattern and use the sew-and-flip method to stitch, line, and decorate your panels.

After lunch, it’s time to assemble the bag, add bindings and handles, and bring your project together. Great for all levels, this class combines creativity with practical sewing - and you’ll leave with a unique organiser that’s as handy as it is eye-catching!

No Kit Required

Student Requirements:

• Basic Sewing Supplies

• Fabric:

o ½ m old sheeting or pillowcase

o Lining for inside of bag

o Pieces of fabric for panels, if possible some focus fabric, pictures, small panels or orphan blocks

o At least ½ m fabric for bindings and handles

• ½ m Loomtex (a thickness you are comfortable with)

• Embellishments i.e. buttons, laces, braids. Button for lid : 1 to 1 ½ inch diameter

• Hand and machine sewing needles

• Matching thread

• Pins

• Cutting mat and rotary cutter with new blade

• Cutting ruler at least 12 inch/25 cm length

• Sharp Scissors

• Sewing machine in good working order; oiled, cleaned and ready to go11

o Extension Table (preferred)

o Regular straight stitch presser foot

o Walking foot (preferred)

o Quilting presser foot (preferred)

o Power cable and foot pedal

• Extension cord, 15 amp plug or adaptor, surge protector plug

Els will provide the plastic holder, stiffening for the lid and instructions. She will also have some embellishments in class to use.