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Date Night: Craft a Custom Leather Bag

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Buddy Up! Craft a Custom Leather Bag

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Unleash your creativity and join the ranks of ancient leather crafters in this dynamic workshop. Craft your very own custom leather tote bag using a variety of tools and materials, and become the envy of brunch-goers and errand-runners everywhere.

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Leather Tote Bag

The New York Sewing Center @ 246 W 38th St, New York, NY

Learn to create a timeless accessory that effortlessly complements any outfit. This course at The New York Sewing Center will teach you how to craft a genuine leather tote bag that exudes style and sophistication. Perfect for those with an intermediate level of sewing experience.

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Sewing 101: Tote Bag

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 165 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the basics of sewing and create your very own lined tote bag in just one evening at Brooklyn Craft Company. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their sewing skills, this class covers everything from using a sewing machine to attaching straps and creating a lining. Start your sewing journey today!

(557) Beginner 18 and older
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Bag Lab | At Home

  • All levels
  • 14 - 18 years old
  • $149
  • M Avery Virtual Classroom
  • 6 hours over 3 sessions

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  • $149
  • M Avery Virtual Classroom
  • 6 hours over 3 sessions
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Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this bag class:

Ever wanted to learn how to design and create your very own handbags, totes & purses? This class will show you how. You'll learn all the design & sewing secrets behind making your own bags with all the pockets, zippers & straps you can dream up!

We'll be making a

  • Zippered cosmetic bag
  • Reversible shopper tote
  • Backpack

Please note: The number of projects you complete in the class will depend on how much experience you come to class with, how much work you do at home & the pace that you work.
In this 3 week workshop you'll learn the following:

  • How to construct the bag exterior & lining using different shape variations.
  • How to work with different materials including interfacings, different weights of bag making fabrics, even some faux leather & faux suede.
  • How to add pockets (zippered, open, flaps, etc) where you want them.
  • Techniques for different types of closures (zippers, snaps, buttons, velcro, etc.)
  • Adding straps & handles.

Please note, supplies for this class are not included.

If taking the class at home and you do not live locally, you must purchase supplies 1 week prior to the start date. 

Zippered Cosmetic Bags (2 sizes)

  • 1/2 yard of of lightweight cotton (quilters cotton) for bag outside
  • 1/2 yard of of lightweight cotton (quilters cotton) for bag lining
  • 2 Regular Zippers (not invisible) at least 14” long

Reversible Shopper Tote

  • 3/4 yard of cotton fabric or something similar for bag outside
  • 3/4 yard of cotton fabric or something similar for bag lining
Backpack

  • 1 yard of cotton, denim or upholstery fabric for outside of backpack and straps
  • 18” long zipper (or longer) for backpack
  • 12” long zipper (or longer) for backpack pocket
  • Two 1” wide D-rings
  • Two 1” wide slide buckles

Students taking the class At Home via Live Video Instruction will follow along with the instruction being taught by the instructor on the video. The class will be taught with two camera views, on on the instructor talking and anything done away from the sewing machine. The other camera will be on the sewing machine and action taking place there.

Once you sign up you will receive an email from us regarding your login instructions. You'll also receive access to a password protected personalized web page for the class. This page will include patterns, links to recorded videos of your class so you can re-watch if you choose. It will also include helpful On Demand Videos for an optimal sewing experience at home. Students will of course be able to ask questions and interact with the instructor through the video software while the live instruction is taking place. .

Refund Policy

There are no monetary refunds for canceling registration or not showing up to any classes.

  • If you need to reschedule a class, this needs to be done at least 6 business days before the class starts.
  • No shows and last minute cancellations (within 6 business days of the class) cannot reschedule.

We reserve the right to cancel a class without sufficient enrollment. If this happens to you, you'll be notified at least 2 full days before the class starts. You can choose to have the cost of the class fee fully refunded or you can apply the balance of the class to your account to be used for a future class or lesson.

We are not able to pro-rate any weeklong classes for non-attendance one session.

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