Description
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Dates: Fridays, January 22 + 29 - 11am-2pm
The Crossway Bag by Studio M Squared is a clever, modern bag that does it all! You can carry it with both straps slung over your shoulder or have the option to wear as a backpack. The pattern offers two views, making it super versatile - use the small bag for running errands or shopping, or the large bag is great for a work or day trip. Lightweight, sleek, and super cute - the Crossway bag will be your new favorite handmade creation! Both sizes of the bag have a magnetic snap closure - the small bag has three divided pockets, while the large bag has five divided pockets and a single pocket large enough for magazines or pattern instructions.
In this 2-week class, you'll practice popular bag making skills, including sewing straps, making interior divided pockets, and sewing a magnetic snap. This class is suitable for intermediate level students with prior bag making experience. Students must be able to confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently.
Finished Bag Dimensions:
- Small: 12" tall, 13" wide at top, 7-1/2" wide at bottom, 5" deep
- Large: 14" tall, 15" wide at top, 9" wide at bottom, 6" deep
Required Materials - Small Bag:
- (1) Pattern: Crossway Bag by Studio M Squared
- (1) Supply Kit: Crossway Bag (Small) - kit includes stabilizer, interfacing, leather handle and 3/4" magnetic snap
- 1/3 yard main fabric
- 1/4 yard accent fabric
- 1/2 yard lining fabric
- (1) fat quarter or 3/8 yard for pocket fabric
- 2 yards of 1" wide cotton webbing (for straps)
- (1) spool of thread
Required Materials - Large Bag:
- (1) Pattern: Crossway Bag by Studio M Squared
- (1) Supply Kit: Crossway Bag (Large) - kit includes stabilizer, interfacing, leather handle and 3/4" magnetic snap
- 3/8 yard main fabric
- 1/4 yard accent fabric
- 5/8 yard lining fabric
- 1/2 yard pocket fabric
- 2 yards of 1-1/2" wide cotton webbing (for straps)
- (1) spool of thread
Recommended Fabrics:
- We suggest using quilting cotton for the exterior, lining, and pocket fabrics and quilting cotton or canvas for the accent fabric.
Required Tools:
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fabric scissors or rotary cutter
- seam ripper
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pins and/or wonder clips
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chalk and/or frixion marker