Traverse Bag Class (Feb. 19 - Mar. 26, 2025)

Five week class: Wednesday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 19, & 26, 2025 (No class March 12 during March Break) @ Studio Anthology, 77 Suffolk St. W., Guelph

Make a versatile, compact, durable everyday bag! There are so many features to love about this bag… it looks amazing (of course) and features a:

-       Zippered top main compartment

-       Handy back zippered pocket

-       Snap/flap closure over the front pockets

 

This class is intended to be a really fun, low-key introduction to bag making. In addition to sewing the bag, you’ll have a chance to get comfy with attaching bag hardware. You’ll set a bunch of double cap rivets, hammer in a snap, and attach a strap slider.

 

This bag accommodates most treasures but – importantly – will not fit *all the things*. Comfortably fits a large wallet, keys, sunglasses, passports, pen/pencil, tissues, glasses cleaner, small pack of tissues, small snacks, etc. Will accommodate a diaper or three. Will *not* fit six large stuffies, 2 full ‘emergency’ outfits, and 87 water bottles. I don’t want to oversell it, but I would say this bag helps promote independence and cultivates a sense of responsibility for little ones, and partners. It’s beautiful – and it’s all yours.  

 

The bag pattern we will use has been adapted from the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead. Your registration includes a copy of this pattern, as well as a copy of Katherine's modified design and tips/tricks.

 

Level: Confident beginner, basic sewing skills required (like threading your machine, winding a bobbin, and sewing a straight line).

 

Pattern, interfacing and bag hardware (antique brass finish) are INCLUDED in the class fee.

 

You will need to purchase waxed canvas, zipper/pulls, and webbing or leather (for the strap).

 

Note on supplies/hardware: I will send an email with detailed info on where to find waxed canvas, zippers/zipper pulls and webbing/leather to all participants shortly after registration. I’ll also have a limited number of bag-making kits available for purchase.

 

You can totally find all the supplies you need, but, if you don’t want to or would just rather not have to think about it, I get that, and I’ve got you covered.

 

FINISHED SIZE: 

12” wide x 9” high

Fabric

·      Main – waxed canvas (1 yd)

·      Lining – quilting cotton or linen (something lightweight) (1 yd)

 

Zippers

·      1 yard of nylon zipper tape

·      2 zipper pulls

 

Webbing

·      2 yards/about 60” of nylon or cotton webbing, or a leather strap

 

Supplies and Hardware (included in registration fee)

·      2 yds Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101)

·      size 24 metal snap & setting tool

·      1” wide rectangle rings

·      1” wide strap slider

·      6 double cap rivets

 

Max. 7 participants

 

Instructor: Katherine Heyland (@tinycheerhandmade) - a local bag maker and sewing instructor who you'll love to learn with!

 

Here’s how you’ll spend your time:

 

Week 1: Using templates provided, cut, organize and attach interfacing (as needed) to your pieces so you’re ready to get sewing.

Week 2: Assemble the exterior back panel with zipper, sew the front flap, add a zipper tab to your long zipper.

Week 3: Set the snap, make the front panel, attach the zipper and sew up the bag exterior.

Week 4: Finish sewing the exterior, attach the interior slip pocket and sew up the lining.

Week 5: Make your strap and finish your bag!