Sew a Weekender Bag

Please note: All class registrations are final; please view our Cancellation Policy and Covid-19 Policy for more information. By registering for this workshop, you are agreeing to abide by these policies. Thank you for supporting our small business!  

Skill level requirement: this is NOT a learn to sew class; you must have sewn in the recent past, and be confident operating a sewing machine independently. See below for more info. If you're a total beginner, check out our  Sewing 101 Workshops.

Who doesn't love a giant tote? Join us to make the perfect big bag for all your weekend getaways, beach days, you name it!

In just one afternoon we'll walk you through how to sew a sturdy, lined tote bag, complete with two pockets and a zip closure. We'll cover:

• Bag construction fundamentals 
• How to create a wide, square bottom for your tote
• How to use interfacing to add body and strength to your bag
• Making a lining for a bag and attaching straps
• Installing a zipper
• Installing a magnetic snap

Materials:

Fabric and other supplies needed for class are available to be purchased at our shop in person or online as a local pick up order at a 10% student discount. Please note, within 24 hrs of registering for the workshop, you will receive the discount code for the materials needed. For the Weekender Bag you will need: 

• 1.5 yards of outer fabric (canvas, denim, linen blends, or quilting cotton recommended)

• 1.5 yards of inner fabric (linen blends or cotton recommended) 

• 2 yards of interfacing - note that the instructor may have suggestions on which weight interfacing to use depending on your fabric choice. You may want to wait to purchase your interfacing until the day of class. 

• 4 yards of webbing

• a 22” (or longer) zipper 

• Spool of all-purpose thread

• A Magnetic snap - will be available to purchase day of class  

All other tools needed to complete this class will be provided and sewing machines will be available courtesy of BERNINA of America.

Skill requirements: This is a confident beginner sewing workshop; you do not need to have any experience sewing bags, but you must have basic machine-sewing skills. Our Sewing 101 class (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this class. (You can register for one of our upcoming Sewing 101 workshops here.) If you're unsure whether you have enough sewing experience for this class, please send a brief email summarizing your sewing experience to hello@brooklyncraftcompany.com.

 Workshop Details

Date & Time: Select above!

Location: Brooklyn Craft Company, 165 Greenpoint Avenue (here's where we're located)
Cost: $155.00 includes bag pattern, 6+ hours of instruction, and use of our BERNINA sewing machines. Does NOT include fabric or notions-- All required materials will be available for purchase during class at a 10% discount. 

All class registrations are final; please view our policy for more information.

Special Thanks

Thank you to BERNINA for furnishing Brooklyn Craft Company’s sewing machines. Visit BERNINA online at WeAllSew.com.