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Class Kit
Pattern $9 (can be ordered from instructor)
Kit: Bottom interfacing, plastic tubing, and handle interfacing (price will be determined closer to the retreat)
Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
About the Class
Back by popular demand! This is the best possible way to use your favorite jelly roll or any strips that you love to make a sturdy, amazing, hand-made bag! No shaping required! Come to class with your strips made into rolls (instruction video will be sent prior to the retreat) and you will be shown how to easily make them into a bag. 3 sizes in the pattern and you will get some extra tips to make it even easier. Once you make one, you will see how easy it is and you will want to make one for everyone!
Fabric Requirements
Sides: Small: 1 1/4 yards or 16– 2 1/2” x 42” strips, Medium: 1 1/2 yards or 20– 2 1/2” x 42” strips, Large: 3 3/4 yards or 37- 2 1/2” x 42” strips • Binding, bottom and handles: 1 yard for all sizes. • Side Interfacing: (Duet Fuse II by Bosal is recommended) Small: 1 yard or 1 roll, Medium: 1 1/4 yards or one 25 yard roll, Large: 2 1/2 yards or three 20 yard rolls or two 25 yard rolls • Bottom Interfacing: Precut Camden Bag bottoms from Bosal, or 1 yard (20” x 36”) double sided fusible stiff interfacing.
Class Supply List
Sewing Machine and coordinating thread
Microtex 90/14 and 100/16 needles
Basic Sewing Kit (seam ripper, measuring tape, scissors, ect.)
Rotary cutter, ruler and cutting board
Iron/ ironing table or wool mat
Thimble (This is mandatory, your fingers will thank you!)
Milliner’s needles, size 7 to 9 for hand sewing
Giant buttons (2-4)
Instructor
Amy Mitchell
I started sewing when I was big enough to reach the pedals on my mother’s Singer sewing machine. I made clothes for my dolls and blankets for my animals. I made my first quilt in 4-H and entered it in the local fair. I was hooked! I have been sewing and crafting for over 47 years. My first love has been sewing! I love a challenge and learning new things.
I have been teaching others how to make their own creations and taking classes to learn fun, new techniques for years. I have been having the most fun teaching my 16 year old daughter how to sew and craft and she is one of my favorite students!
My amazing husband, Dwayne and I have been married for 33 years and he is my biggest support and enabler. We have 3 children, two sons 26 (married for almost 5 years now) and 20 and my mini-me who is 16. We love to spend time together camping, hiking, and playing Pickleball. I have been the Event Coordinator for Sew Simply Stitched for 5 years now and am so excited that you are joining us!
Follow me on Instagram: @5rusticknots and @sewsimplystitched
Website: sewsimplystitched.com
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