Beginner - Tote Bag with Exterior Pocket

Beginner - Tote Bag with Exterior PocketBeginner Tote Bag with Exterior Pocket Make a tote bag thats both practical and stylish! This beginner friendly class uses a modified Purl Soho Railroad Tote pattern with a lining for a polished finish. Learn the basics while creating a bag youll use every day. Youll learn to sew corners, boxed corners, add an exterior pocket, and attach webbing handles. By the end, youll have a finished tote bag and the confidence to tackle more sewing projects.

Beginner – Tote Bag with Exterior Pocket

Make a tote bag that’s both practical and stylish! This beginner-friendly class uses a modified Purl Soho Railroad Tote pattern with a lining for a polished finish. Learn the basics while creating a bag you’ll use every day.

You’ll learn to sew corners, boxed corners, add an exterior pocket, and attach webbing handles. By the end, you’ll have a finished tote bag and the confidence to tackle more sewing projects.

Skills You’ll Learn

• Identify sewing machine parts and how to use them
• Sew clean and boxed corners
• Sew an exterior pocket
• Line a tote bag for a professional finish
• Topstitch webbing handles
• Build beginner sewing confidence

Who It’s For

Perfect for beginners who want a hands-on introduction to sewing. No experience required.

Materials

Provided: Sewing machine, coordinating thread, fabric shears, pins, marking tools, measuring tape, iron, ironing board
Needed: Materials kit (pick fabric in class)

OR if not using a kit: 1.5 yards medium-weight woven fabric (denim or canvas) and 3 yards of 1.5" cotton webbing in natural

Class Details

Level: Beginner
Max Class Size: 6

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