Beginner Bag Class
Learn the basics of bag making by creating the Easy Does it Bag, a ByAnnie pattern. Use this small, zippered bag (6"H, 9"W & 4 1/4"D) to carry your sewing, quilting or other essentials.
This beginner level class will include cutting the bag pieces and assembling the bag, which you should be able to complete during class. Also included will be tips and tricks on making bias binding, attaching the binding and sewing the zipper.
AAQG member Renita Bankhead will teach the class. Renita is an accomplished sewer/quilter who has made dozens of ByAnnie bags. She will provide guidance to allow students to tackle more complicated bags.
Sample bag:
Class Fee: $ FREE Supplies Fee: $2
Your required supplies fee includes: Class handouts and a paper copy of the bag pattern.
You will need to bring:
3 coordinating fat quarters or pieces a little larger if using directional fabric (1 each for the main body of the bag, the lining, and the binding/handles)
Sewing Machine with accessories, foot control and power cord. You will need a walking foot, zipper foot, and 1/4-inch foot.
Cutting Mat, rotary cutter, and ruler at least 6 1/2" X 18"
Basic Sewing Supplies: scissors, needle, seam ripper, straight pins/wonder clips, stiletto, and thread in colors that blend with fabrics and match zipper tape
Template plastic or 2 1/2" circle ruler
Marking pen, pencil or chalk
24-inch handbag zipper (ByAnnie, Pam Damour, and Sallie Tomato zippers are recommended)
Fusible interfacing (8" X 6")
ByAnnie Soft and Stable (18" x21") strongly recommended
Preparation required prior to class:
Quilt together the main fabric, lining, and ByAnnie Soft and Stable. For more information, see the Class Supplies and Prep handout.
