Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Got scraps? We've got a fun project designed to help you use up some of those precious small fabric pieces you just can't throw out!  Or, use a fat quarter bundle you've just been waiting to use!  The Stash Pocket Tote is a fully lined tote bag with an outside pocket and shoulder straps. 

During this class, students will practice their piecing/patchwork skills, sewing a lining, and topstitching. This class is suitable for intermediate level students who can confidently thread and operate a sewing machine independently. Prior patchwork experience is helpful but not required.

Finished Bag Dimensions: 15" H x 13" W; 12" strap drop

Required Materials:

• (1) PDF Pattern: Stash Pocket Tote by Matchy Matchy Club - see pattern note below
• Panels 1-6 (exterior): (6) fat eighths (or fat quarters)
  
• Panel 7 (top band): (1) fat eighth (or fat quarter)
• Panel 8 (straps): you will use leftovers from the fat eighths for the straps
• 3/4 yard of Pellon 911F
• 1/2 yard of non-directional fabric for lining
• (1) spool of coordinating thread
  

PDF Pattern Note:

• Students must purchase and download the PDF pattern from Matchy Matchy Club's website. Upon purchase, students are required to email proof of purchase to Kaitlin (Class Program Manager) at classes@urbansewciety.com.
• Once proof of PDF pattern is received, Urban Sewciety will print a wide-format copy of the PDF pattern and provide it to students on the day of class.  Or, you may print and assemble the pattern on your own and bring to class.
• If you have any questions, please email Kaitlin.

Recommended Fabrics:

• We recommend using quilting cotton for this project.

Required Tools:

• fabric scissors or rotary cutter
  
• seam ripper
• pins and/or wonder clips
  
• chalk and/or frixion marker