Fondly nicknamed as the "pumpkin bag", the echino Hexagon Tote bag is one of the most beloved, classic bag patterns from the Japanese textile brand. To date, we haven't seen a bag shape this big, round and puffy! In this new confident intermediate workshop, we break down the Japanese pattern for you, provide you additional tips and details on materials to use, how to tackle challenging steps and mistakes to avoid. Besides the original slip pocket on the lining, we've also added a magnetic snap so as to provide you a closure option for this big bag. In addition, we'll introduce the use of a new type of stabiliser, fusible foam, for a soft but more supportive bag structure. Construct yours today in a Japanese fabric and contrasting strap colour of your choice!
LEVEL: Confident Intermediate (You must have bag-making experience and have crafted with thick interfacing or batting before)
DURATION: 7 Hours (This is an estimated duration as it is a new workshop)
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 48cmW x 30cmH x 30cmD (Open)
- Compartment - Approx 20cmW x 13cmH Lining Slip Pocket x 1
- Closure - Bronze Magnetic Snap x 1
- Hand-Carry Bag Handles - Approx 5cmW x 33cmL
- Materials: Cotton Canvas
- Fused with Foam
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 OPTIONS:
- 10 Canvas Webbing/Straps Colour Options (While Stocks Last)
- Standard Bronze Magnetic Snap
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Fusing foam to your fabrics
- Marking and matching notches in Japanese patterns
- Adjusting your needle to stitch more precise seam allowances
- Sewing straight & curves seams
- Adding a magnetic snap closure to your bag
- Stitching a lining back slip pocket
- Achieving neater seams through snipping and ironing
- Constructing a hexagon-shaped, round bag
- Attaching a hexagon base to your bag
- Managing bulk in bag sewing
- Stitching your handheld bag handles
- Hand sewing is not required
- All machine, tools and materials are provided
- Sewing instructions and notes in English will be given after the class
- Paper pattern is not provided as we encourage you to purchase the original, echino Japanese pattern from our local craft stores
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.