As we move towards reducing the use of plastic bags, we should start bringing our own eco bags when we go shopping! Wouldn't it be more special if you're using an eco bag sewn by yourself? We're very excited to introduce our new project -- Eco Bag エコバッグ. It is not only spacious and roomy to carry your groceries, it can also be folded into a small pouch to keep in your handbags. This project is also our first workshop crafting with Nylon Taffeta which is lightly water resistant and makes the bag weigh approximately only 80 grams. This project is also available as a video tutorial.
LEVEL: Intermediate (You must be able to operate a sewing machine confidently and work with small seam allowances.)
DURATION: 3.5 Hours
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Flat Size - Approx 32cmW x 40cmH
- Filled Size - Approx 32cmW x 30cmH x 18cmD
- Folded in Pouch Size - Approx 13cmW x 14cmH x 2.5cmD
- Bag Handles - Approx 7cmW x 49cmL
- Lining Hanging Pocket / Eco Bag Pouch - Approx 12.5cmW x 17.5cmH
- Materials - Nylon Taffeta or Cotton
- No interfacing or batting
- With cotton bias binding
FABRIC CHOICES:
- Lightweight, Lightly Water Resistant Nylon Taffeta:
- Character Prints: Original Sanrio Hello Kitty prints in brown or red colourways, Sumikko Gurashi Plaid prints in cream or khaki
- Japanese Prints: Broad stripe geometric prints in blue, yellow or red colourways
- Bias Tape:
- We will match the closest possible colour to your chosen fabric
- If the standard 9mm bias tape is out of stock, it will be replaced by the slightly wider 11mm bias tape (while stocks last)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Working with Nylon Taffeta fabrics (If you opt for this)
- Adjusting your needle to stitch more precise seam allowances
- Sewing straight lines and curves
- Stitching your own pouch strap
- Stitching an unlined hanging pocket which doubles up as an eco bag pouch
- Managing bulk in bag sewing
- Achieving neater seams through ironing and folding
- Ways to prevent fabric fraying
- Working with bias tape to do bias binding
- Pattern for a large-sized Japanese eco bag
- No hand sewing is required
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing notes, pattern and dimensions will be given after the class
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.