Redwood Tote w/ Kam

Calling all bag makers and aspiring bag makers!

Join expert bag maker Kam of @Studiochopstix and kick your bag game into gear! You will learn how to piece a bag and gain hot tips for getting a professional finish.

In this class you will make the Redwood Tote by the amazing bag designer @Noodlehead and you will learn skills that are transferable to all of their patterns as well as other bag patterns including:

• Getting organized
  
• Placing a pocket zipper
• Making handles
• Adding bag hardware
• Sewing over thick layers of fabric and interfacing

Ages 18+

Class Level: Intermediate

Intermediate level classes are suited for makers who have taken 2-3 Advanced Beginner classes in their craft, and/or have made several projects on their own, and are feeling independent in their skills. Some classes may include pre-class prep to be completed on your own. Sewing students must be comfortable threading their machines, following a seam allowance, changing presser feet, and troubleshooting minor machine issues.

Learn more about our class levels  here. 

Class Prep:

• Purchase all materials prior to class. 
• To maximize class time fore sewing/assembly of the tote, please fuse SF101 to the back side of fabrics before class.

Supplies (Not included, but students will receive a 15% discount when purchased at Sew to Speak):

• Redwood Tote pattern
• 1/2 yd Exterior fabric (bag exterior, base)
• 3/4 yd lining fabric (lining, pockets, handles)
• 2 1/2 yds Pellon Shape Flex 101 interfacing 
• 7" zipper (front pocket)
• 13" zipper (top closure)
• 2 - 1" wide D-rings*
• 2 - 1" wide swivel clasps*
• 1 - 1" wide strap slider*
• 2" x 11" Pellon 72F
• 60" 1" wide strap webbing
• Matching thread(s)
• Zipper pull embellishment (optional)

*Hardware can be purchased as a set in the Basic Hardware Set by Sallie Tomato

Optional supplies (Students can bring their own, or they can use the ones provided in the Sew to Speak):

• Rotary cutter, ruler, mat
• Scissors, seam ripper, pins and/or wonder clips
• Frixion pen
  
• Zipper foot

There will be a break for lunch, so students should pack a lunch or prepare to Door Dash. 

Teacher: Kam Chin

 Class Cancellation Policy