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Sew Smart Kids Workshop - Free-style Applique Messenger Bag with Laurie Alice

Sew Smart Kids Workshop - Free-style Applique Messenger Bag with Laurie Alice

Regular price $175.00
Unit price per

Duration: 3 hrs. per session

Sessions: Feb 19 & 20

You are unique -- now you can learn how to design and create your own messenger bag -- with your unique flair! Using basic machine stitches -- straight stitch and zig-zag -- you will machine applique onto the large flap cover of your messenger bag. This can be ANY design you'd like! All fabrics and materials are provided for you -- just bring your ideas.

Laurie Alice will guide you through all the steps needed to create a beautiful, functional, and one-of-a-kind messenger bag!  This bag will be fully lined and have a single cross-body-length strap – designed for security and mobility.  The flap closure of the bag will be embellished with machine-applique – designed and stitched by you!  

What is provided:  

  • Canvas fabric for main bag 

  • Quilting cotton for the lining, 

  • Various scrap fabrics for the applique

  • Fusible interfacing &  fleece

  • Woven strap

  •  Plan to use one of Sew Right’s machines.  

Supplies to bring from home:

  • Fabric Marker

  • Seam Gauge

  • Scissors or rotary cutter

  • Small Ruler

  • Pins or fabric clips

  • Seam ripper

  • Spool of dark thread (black, navy, purple, or red)

  • Spool of light thread (white, tan, pale pink, or yellow)

NOTE:  If you plan to use your own sewing machine, be sure it is in good working order.  Also, please bring the power cord, foot pedal, standard presser foot and zig zag foot (if different)

Skills learned – Cutting out fabric with either scissors or rotary cutter, creating straight and curved seams, clipping corners and curves, machine applique scraps to create an interesting design, top stitching for a professional finish! 

Prerequisite -- Machine Basics 101. Plan to use one of Sew Right's Machines

Sessions: Feb 19 & 20