It is always good to add a zipper closure to your tote bags to keep your valuables safe from prying hands. Adapted from our Beginner Flat Tote, this workshop will guide you on how to add a zipper closure to your simple tote bags. We will also impart tips for more refined seams and pocket stitching.
LEVEL: Confident Beginner (For zipper stitching, basic machine sewing skills is required. You should have been sewing recently and not many years ago too.)
DURATION: 4 Hours
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 38cmL x 30.5cmH
- Handles - Approx 55cmL x 3cmW
- Front Pocket - Approx 19cmW x 16.5cmH (Lined)
- Nylon Zipper Closure - Approx 36.5cmW x 1.5cmD
- Materials - Cotton and/or Cotton Canvas
- No interfacing or batting
FABRIC CHOICES:
- Indicate your preferred fabric prints, colours and cartoon/non-cartoon
- You'll receive max 5 print fabric options to choose one from
- We'll match a suitable solid coloured lining to your chosen print fabric
ACCESSORY CHOICES:
- Choose from 10 Nylon Zipper Colours with Matching Pulls: Red, Pink, Dusty Pink, Dark Cream, Mint Green, Blue, Royal Blue, Grey, Off White & Black, while stocks last.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Adjusting your machine needle for accurate seam allowances
- How to iron and pin your fabrics
- Making of your own bag handles
- Sewing a simple, lined pocket
- Managing and reducing bulk during bag sewing
- Stitching a zipper closure to your tote bag
- Top stitching along your zipper
- Reducing bulk at the zipper ends
- Sewing a flat tote bag with lining
- No hand sewing is required
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.