Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Dates: Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21 + 28 - 6:30pm-9pm

The Compass Bag by Noodlehead is a casual, adjustable crossbody bag. With it's two slip-style exterior pockets, interior slip pocket and interior zippered pocket, there's a place for everything .  The exterior slip pockets (View A) or cargo pockets (View B) are large enough to store your cellphone and small wallet, while the interior pockets are great for your car keys, credit cards, or cash.

During this class, students will gain tons of bag making skills, including making fabric strapping, making slip pockets and zipper pockets, topstitching, and installing optional rivets. The pattern features two views - Small and Large - in class we'll be making the large version.

This class is suitable for intermediate level students who have prior bag making experience.  Students must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently.

Finished Bag Dimensions - Large Bag: 11-1/5" W x 13" H x 5" deep.

Required Materials:

• (1) Pattern: Compass Bag by Noodlehead
• 3/4 yard exterior fabric
• 1-1/4 yards of lining fabric (includes interior pockets and pocket linings)
• 1/2 yard of exterior accent fabric (includes strap and exterior pockets)
• 2-1/2 yards of Pellon SF101 interfacing
• 3/4 yard of Pellon 987F fusible fleece
• (1) 3/4" magnetic snap
• (2) 1" wide D-Rings
• (2) 1" wide swivel clasps
• (1) 1" wide strap slider
• (4) rivets (optional if you are making a leather strap)
• (1) 8" zipper
• (1) package of wonder tape (recommended for zipper)
• (1) spool of thread

Recommended Fabrics:

• For the exterior fabric, we recommend using cotton canvas, faux waxed duck canvas, or denim.
• For the lining and accent fabrics, we recommend using quilting cotton.

Required Tools:

• fabric scissors or rotary cutter + acrylic ruler
  
• seam ripper
• point turner
• pins and/or wonder clips
  
• chalk and/or frixion marker