Everything but the Machine Tote Class
Everything but the Machine Tote Class
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Everything but the Machine Tote Class -- Two, 4-hour sessions, with time for break during each session, $100 -- pattern included
Special note: Our teacher for this class, Tina, is fluent in American Sign Language, if you need an interpreter.
1/12/25 11:00-3:00
1/19/25 11:00-3:00
After the holidays, make something awesome for yourself! The "Everything but the Machine Case" is a great organizer for your sewing classes, retreats, guild retreats, or if you just like to bring all your "stuff." You can stay organized in this 5 drawer case with an adjustable strap. Carry by hand or over the shoulder or use the trolly sleeve to attach to your rolling bag! It has a mesh pocket in the back and a zippered mesh pocket in the front panel. This tote is not just for sewing accessories! It can be used for scrapbooking/card making, needle crafts, paints, art supplies or any other project requiring organization! Our experienced teacher, Tina Hamblin, has all the tips and tricks you need for a successful bag making class.
This class is for a confident beginner to intermediate. We do recommend a minimal level of experience with zippers, but Tina will help you with zipper tapes. It’s very easy to work with, and she will teach you how to install zippers without a zipper jig!
Cottonwood will carry all of the supplies you will need to complete this project, including the small five-drawer container by Sterilite.
Everything But The Machine Tote (EBTM Tote) Supply List & Pre-Work List
Basic Sewing Supplies:
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Fabric Marking Pen
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Pencil or Pen
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Seam Ripper
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Sewing Machine with extra needles, bobbins, foot pedal, standard foot, zipper foot or 1/8" foot
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Wonder clips - Regular Size
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Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Ruler, Iron, Iron Mat
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A lighter
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Double-sided tape
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Hemostat scissors (optional)
Tote Materials:
- 2/3 yard of 45” Main Fabric (can be cotton or canvas or waterproof canvas)
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1/3 yard plus 1 inch of 45” lining fabric (Cotton)
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1 1⁄4 yards of SF101 (** If you are using canvas or water proof canvas this can be eliminated)
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33” #5 zipper tape
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2 #5 zipper pulls
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2 – 9” all-purpose zippers (match the color or contrast with your fabric)
You can also use #5 zipper tape with one #5 pull each - this is entirely up to you.
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9.5” of 3/4” – 1” Fold over Elastic
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ByAnnie Mesh
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1 inch bag hardware:
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- 2 D-Rings or Triangle Rings
- 2 Swivel Clips
- 1 Adjustable Slider
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64” one-inch wide webbing
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Sterilite Small 5 drawer Unit
Pre-Work Required:
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Cut all pieces and prep/interface fabric per instructions and label all pieces as instructed. Please cut your pieces carefully!
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Mark all of your pieces and clip the patterns with the fabric. (see page 4 of the pattern)
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Please complete the following items before class
>Create the Tabs to Zipper Ends (on page 4)
>Create the Strap Loops (on page 6) ** do not put on body of bag
>Create the Back Mesh Pocket (on page 7) *the one with fold over elastic
>Create the Binding Strips (have them prepped as a bias tape and ready to go for class)
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You will need filled bobbins ready for the class to save time
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Bring leftover fabric and interfacing to class.
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DO NOT CUT WEBBING or ZIPPER TAPE
NOTE ON SEWING MACHINES:
You must bring your sewing machine to class. Please note:
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Before class you must know how to thread your sewing machine and the bobbin.
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Please bring all the sewing machine attachments, feet, zipper foot, screw driver, etc.
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We strongly encourage you to bring your owner’s manual for your machine, or know how to access it online.
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Please bring 2 empty bobbins.
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Remember to bring the power cord and foot pedal!
NOTE FROM INSTRUCTOR:
Please arrive 15 minutes early to prep your work space. If you have any questions, please text message Tina at 410-688-0897.