Everything but the Machine Tote Class

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:

• Fabric Marking Pen

• Pencil or Pen

• Seam Ripper

• Sewing Machine with extra needles, bobbins, foot pedal, standard foot, zipper foot or 1/8" foot

• Wonder clips - Regular Size

• Rotary Cutter, Mat, and Ruler, Iron, Iron Mat

• A lighter 

• Double-sided tape

• Hemostat scissors (optional)

Tote Materials: 

• 2/3 yard of 45” Main Fabric (can be cotton or canvas or waterproof canvas) 

• 1/3 yard plus 1 inch of 45” lining fabric (Cotton)

• 1 1⁄4 yards of SF101 (** If you are using canvas or water proof canvas this can be eliminated) 

• 33” #5 zipper tape

• 2 #5 zipper pulls

• 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.

• 9.5” of 3/4” – 1” Fold over Elastic

• ByAnnie Mesh 
  
  

• 1 inch bag hardware: 

1. 1. 2 D-Rings or Triangle Rings
   2. 2 Swivel Clips
   3. 1 Adjustable Slider 

• 64” one-inch wide webbing

• Sterilite Small 5 drawer Unit

  Pre-Work Required:

• Cut all pieces and prep/interface fabric per instructions and label all pieces as instructed. Please cut your pieces carefully!

• Mark all of your pieces and clip the patterns with the fabric. (see page 4 of the pattern) 

• 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)

• You will need filled bobbins ready for the class to save time 

• Bring leftover fabric and interfacing to class.

• DO NOT CUT WEBBING or ZIPPER TAPE

   

NOTE ON SEWING MACHINES: 

You must bring your sewing machine to class. Please note: 

1. Before class you must know how to thread your sewing machine and the bobbin.

2. Please bring all the sewing machine attachments, feet, zipper foot, screw driver, etc. 

3. We strongly encourage you to bring your owner’s manual for your machine, or know how to access it online.

4. Please bring 2 empty bobbins.

5. 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.