Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Meet your new go-to tote bag! Introducing Knot & Thread Design's newest bag pattern - the Stitch + Stash Tote. This tote is large enough to carry your everyday essentials and more. Or, use it as a handmade supply bag, perfect for bringing your sewing supplies to class with.  Featuring quilted panels, a roomy open interior, an exterior zip pocket, and seven slip pockets, it’s the perfect blend of style and practicality—ready to carry everything you need in comfort and style.

During this 2-weekend class, students will practice their bag-making skills including installing a zipper, sewing webbing strapping, and gusset binding.

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

Note - Class Schedule Breakdown:

• Cutting Session: Friday, April 17th - 6:30pm-8:30pm
• Class #1: Saturday, April 18th - 10:00am-3:00pm
• Class #2: Saturday, May 2nd - 10:00am-3:00pm
  • Note, there is a 1-week break in between Class #1 and #2

Finished Bag Dimensions: 12-1/2" H x 16" W x 6-1/2" D.

Required Materials:

• (1) Pattern: Stitch + State Tote by Knot & Thread Designs
• 1 yard of exterior fabric
• 1 yard of lining fabric
• 3/4 yard of accent fabric (bindings + handles) - or, if you plan on using webbing for the handles, you'll only need a 1/2 yard of accent fabric
• 1/2 yard of interior pocket fabric
• 1 yard of Soft & Stable
• 1/2 yard of Pellon SF101
• (1) 15" zipper
• 3 yards of 1-1/2" wide cotton webbing
• (1) 1-1/2" triangle ring
• (1) 1-1/2" swivel hook
• (1) 9" x 9" piece of mesh fabric
• 18" of fold over elastic
• (1) spool of coordinating thread

Recommended Fabric: We suggest using quilting cotton for this project.

Required Tools:

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