Double Zipper Wallet for Beginners

This small size pouch features two separate zipper sections and a hook for attaching to your belt loop, purse, car keys, etc. The outside pocket is great for change, a house key or your ID. The larger inside pocket will hold your key fob, credit cards, money, lipstick, or other small items.

This pattern was designed by Susan (Instructor) and has been a best-seller at craft shows and online for many years.

This class will involve ironing and sewing only; the kit mentioned below will have all pieces pre-cut.

Bring your sewing machine and zipper foot along.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 5” wide x 3.5” tall

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: beginner

Skills: zippers

The pattern and kit will need to be purchased separately for $18. Additional kits without the pattern may be purchased for $12 once the first pattern/kit is purchased.

The class will be a single 2-hour session.

Class or group (2-4): $50. We will hold the class once two students have registered, so please ask a friend to sign up as well!

You can order a Flex-Schedule Class if there aren’t any dates listed that work for you for a group or private lesson. Your instructor will contact you once the order is placed to coordinate a date and time that works for all.

Private class with just you and the instructor: $85

We will contact you once you place the order to begin coordinating dates and times for everyone to attend.

Use the Sew Together Bag paper pattern from Sew Demented to make a beautiful bag to hold your sewing supplies and more! Size: 10in x 5in x 5in

Printed Paper Pattern

• Final Product: Bag

• Finished Size: 10in x 5in x 5in

• Technique: Standard Machine Sewing

Open Wide 2.0 Zippered Pouch

The Open Wide pouch is a ByAnnie pattern.  The pattern has variations for three sizes and is a sturdy bag. It features a large purse-size zipper for easy opening, and inside, there are mesh pockets on each side. The bag body is quilted to give it structure and finished with a coordinating binding.

We will be making the Medium size in class 6.5” H x 10.5” W x 5” D

Please note, this is a MEASURE AND CUT PATTERN, meaning all pattern pieces are cut using a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler. NO TEMPLATES are provided to make this pouch.

You’ll learn to use foam for structure, zippers, binding, fold-over elastic, and mesh.

You can purchase your materials as listed on the pattern.  If you prefer, you can purchase a kit from us, which will come with your fabrics precut and ready for sewing.  We have a variety of prints available for this kit – please review the photos for options.

If you provide your own materials, you must have everything cut out prior to the first class, or if you need assistance cutting, purchase the additional hour from the selection. 

Tools needed:
Rotary cutter
quilting ruler
quilt binding clips
straight pins
erasable fabric pen
fabric shears
embroidery scissors
seam ripper
zipper foot for your sewing machine
90/14 or 100/16 needle for your sewing machine 

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate (You must know how to operate, set up threads, and perform basic troubleshooting on a sewing machine.)

Class will be two sessions, 2.5-3 hours each
Group Class $110
Private Class $195

Additional hour for cutting $30

The group class must have at least two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups of up to four at a time. If you selected a class without a date, the instructor will contact you to coordinate class times.

We’ll email you a week before class if it doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum. You’ll have the option to switch to a private lesson, join the waiting list, move your credit to another class, or get a refund.

Cumbria Tote Bag

Create your own beautiful CUMBRIA TOTE BAG, which features narrow handles, a magnetic closure, a unique interior zipped divider, an interior zipper pocket, and an interior slip pocket.

The pattern features two sizes, and we will be making the small size in class:
SMALL – 10”w x 9”h x 4”d

Please note, this is a MEASURE AND CUT PATTERN, meaning all pattern pieces are cut using a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and ruler. NO TEMPLATES are provided to make this purse.

The pattern is available as a PDF from Sotak Handmade Shop on Etsy for immediate download. Please purchase the Cumbria Totebag pattern and print it to bring to class. If you are unable to print (we know that’s possible), just provide your Etsy receipt in class, and we will provide a copy.

• Please note: You can purchase your materials as listed in the pattern (fusible fleece is not specified for the small bag, but I recommend using it, so purchase the same amount as for the larger bag). If you prefer, you can purchase a $45 kit from us that includes your fabrics precut, interfacing, zippers, and a magnetic snap, all ready for sewing. Materials will be selected by the instructor, but she’s said to have pretty good taste!

• You may also add an extra cross-body strap for $12 includes 2 yds of 1” wide strap webbing, 2 hooks, 2 d-rings or rectangular rings, and a slider, all in silver finish.

If you provide your own materials, you must have everything cut out prior to the first class, or if you need assistance cutting, purchase the additional hour from the selection.

SUPPLIES:

Wonder clips and/or pins
disappearing fabric marker or fine chalk pen
utility scissors and fabric shears
zipper foot for your sewing machine
90/14 or 100/16 needle for your sewing machine
If you are doing the additional hour for cutting, please bring a rotary cutter and ruler.

Class will be two sessions, 2.5-3 hours each
Group Class $110
Private Class $195

Additional hour for cutting $30

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate (You need to know how to set up and operate a sewing machine, and sew straight lines. Having taken Intro To Your First Sewing Project or equivalent is necessary)

The group class must have at least two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups of up to four at a time. If you selected a class without a date, the instructor will contact you to coordinate class times.

We’ll email you a week before class if it doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum. You’ll have the option to switch to a private lesson, join the waiting list, move your credit to another class, or get a refund.

The Thayer is a workwear-inspired jacket that effortlessly transitions from fall to winter. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets, inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for added warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit.
Grainline Patterns offers the Thayer Jacket pattern, available in sizes 0-30.

Please bring:
The Thayer Jacket pattern
Your cut fabric pieces of medium-heavy-weight woven fabric, such as twill, corduroy, denim, or canvas, for the exterior
Medium, warm, woven fabrics such as flannel or shearing for the lining
Woven, quilted lining fabrics for the sleeve lining
*If you would like to book help cutting the pieces, purchase the additional hour from the selection.

Polyester all-purpose thread and topstitching thread
Universal and topstitch machine needles
Eight 5/8” buttons

You’ll learn to create and add a jacket lining, topstitch, and make yoke pockets.
Prerequisite: Taken Stitch-Style-Create 1 and know how to sew a garment from a pattern.

Up to 12 hours of hands on instruction. Class schedule will be determined after purchase.
Ages 18 and up.

The group class must have two registered participants to run. Our group classes are designed for shared learning in groups.

We’ll email you a week before class if it doesn’t meet the 2-student minimum. You’ll have the option to switch to a private lesson, join the waiting list, move your credit to another class, or get a refund.