Beginner Bag Maker class, 5 Series, 4 Projects

This is a 5-session series designed to help beginners learn the basic skills and techniques of bag making, building a solid foundation, boosting confidence, and having fun while creating four bags/ totes.


The first class of 5 will review what is needed for the series, including selecting fabric that is both soft and stable, as well as zippers and any necessary tools such as rulers and clips. For each class, you will be given instructions for the prep for the next session. You can use our classroom machines, or we suggest that if you have a Bernina machine, bring it to class. (No sewing in the first class) 

Dates and Times: Sessions on
Tuesdays: 1st. class– August 5, 2025 – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
2nd class  –August 19, 2025 – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
3rd. class – September 2, 2025 – 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
4th. class – October 7, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
5th class – November 4, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Week 1: The Basics Class will cover no sewing; we will walk through the basics of bag making, review how to read patterns, and discuss the necessary supplies and tools, including rulers, rotary cutters, cutting mats, and other accessories needed for the projects. We will discuss the following materials: Reading the patterns (provided at this session), required fabric, thread, stabilizer (Soft and Stable), interfacing, mesh, fold-over elastic, zippers, and machine feet (Walking foot, ¼ foot, and edge stitch foot). Also, we will cover scissors and thread snips, Chalk markers, and a mechanical pencil. Thread. We will then shop for the items needed for this series. 

Week 2: Petit Four Baskets Small Organizer - Will cut and make the basket in class Will learn the basics of cutting and using rulers, measuring, and assembling the Basket Supplies needed for class: Fabric, Soft and Stable, Thread, Rotary cutter, scissors, thread snips, clips, markers, hand sewing needles, quilters rulers (recommended 6” X 24 “ and 12 ½ “ Square. 

Week 3: Piecekeeper Project BA handyHandy zippered bag with attached handle can be used to store and carry project pieces and/or supplies. Provides visibility of contents with a bit of stretchiness. Will learn quilting, working with zippers, mesh, and bias binding. Class prep: Quilted fabric cut to size, all cut fabric, interfacing and mesh pieces (labeled) Supplies needed for class: Fabric, Soft and Stable, fusible interfacing (SF 101), Zipper (handbag zipper with slide), mesh, Thread, Rotary cutter, scissors, thread snips, clips, markers, hand sewing needles, quilters rulers (recommended 6” X 24 “ and 12 ½ “ Square. 

Week 4: Call Me Name Tag Cell Phone BaKeepseeps everything handy in a cross-body shoulder bag. Class prep: Quilted fabric cut to size, all cut fabric, interfacing, and mesh pieces (lab). We will cut the vinyl and fold over elastic in class. Will learn quilting, working with zippers, mesh, vinyl, and bias binding. Supplies needed for class: Fabric, Soft and Stable, fusible interfacing (SF 101), Zipper (handbag zipper with slide), mesh, vinyl, fold over elastic Thread, Rotary cutter, scissors, thread snips, clips, markers, hand sewing needles, quilters rulers (recommended 6” X 24 “ and 12 ½ “ Square.

Week 5: Easy Does It Handy Zippered Bag with Handles and Carry Essentials, Great for Tools, Makeup, and More. Will learn quilting, working with zippers, and constructing a bag with a zipper strip, and then... Class: Cut quilted fabric to size, all cut fabric, interfacing, and  (labeled). Will learn quilting, working with zippers, mesh, vinyl,  and other materials. Supplies needed for class: Fabric, Soft and Stable, fusible interfacing (SF 101), Zipper (handbag zipper with slide), Thread, Rotary cutter, scissors, thread snips, clips, markers, hand sewing needles, quilters rulers (recommended 6” X 24 “ and 12 ½ “ Square. 

Patterns for all 4 Projects included in the class, Petit Four Baskets, Piecekeeper, Call Me, Easy Does it* Need to Bring for Class: Rotary Cutter, Rulers, Scissors, Pins.

* Bring to class: clips, marking pens, pencil or chalk, Rulers, Fabric, Soft and Stable, Matching Thread, Clear Vinyl, ByAnnie or size five zippers with slides, Zippers, Foldover Elastic, ByAnnie Mesh, Fusable Interfacing (SF 101 or similar), and a zipper jig.