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Intro to Sewing: The Elemental Tote!
Come make a tote bag with us using Jeni Baker's Elemental Tote pattern! You'll learn how to construct a tote bag! We'll be stitching up the Simple Tote which includes learning how to create boxed corners/gussets.
This tote is generously sized without being too big and is perfect for groceries, library books, or even stitching projects. It's so easy you'll want to make them for everyone! Tote finishes at 14.5" x 12" x 5"
Materials Needed
- 5/8 yards canvas or quilting cotton for bag exterior
- 5/8 yards quilting cotton for bag interior
- 1 & 5/8 yards Pellon SF101 interfacing
- 1.25 yards webbing for handles or 1/4 yard fabric to create your own handles
- matching or neutral thread for topstitching
Class fees include a copy of the pattern
You'll receive 10% off all materials purchased for class.
Class Policies
Attendance Agreements:
- You acknowledge that crafting often involves the use of electrical equipment, irons, and sewing machines, as well as needles, scissors, and rotary cutters, and that the use of these tools includes risks that can lead to injury. You agree to release and hold harmless Needles & Bolts, LLC its instructors, and employees from any and all claims and liability related to any accident that may arise as a result of your or your child's participation in classes, workshops, or programs. Should the need arise, you agree to first aid and/or medical treatment.
- Each person who is planning to attend a class must purchase a seat.
- Please be on time for class to be respectful of the other students and instructors.
Cancellations + Rescheduling:
- All classes need a minimum of 2 students to run (except the "Make Friends" series). If a class has less than 2 students 24 hours before class starts, we will contact you and discuss moving your seat into the next available workshop or offer you a credit of the class amount paid to put towards a future class.
- We do not offer refunds for classes unless Needles & Bolts needs to cancel for any reason. Store Credit or a transfer to another workshop is permitted. We do allow transfer of class credit to another student. We require a 48-hour notice of cancellation before the start of your class to receive a store credit. Please note that we cannot offer a store credit if you are within the 48-hour time frame. If you need to cancel a class or switch the date and the 48-hour deadline has not passed, please email us at hello@needlesandbolts.com to do so and we will be happy to help.
- There are NO refunds, exchanges, or store credits given at any time for classes with out-of-town instructors and special guest instructors.
Additional Information
Parking:- Free street parking is available on Germantown Avenue, Carpenter Lane, Meehan Street, and surrounding side streets. Please note that even if parking is free, there may be an enforced time limit. You may need to walk a bit to get to the shop, please plan accordingly.
- The SEPTA 23 bus from Market Street Station in Center City headed towards Chestnut Hill stops directly in front of Needles & Bolts.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | If this is your first time using a sewing machine, let us know so we can set you up for success! |
| Materials Included: | sewing machine, irons, cutting tables and cutting tools are also provided. Feel free to bring your own machine if you would like to use it. |
| Instructor: | Marci Schwartz |
| Instructor Bio: | Marci is a Midwest native who is passionate about creating with needle & thread. After decades spent acquiring the "perfect fabric" for myriad projects, she rediscovered her sewing machine during the pandemic and is finally putting those fabrics to use. She currently lives in Philadelphia with her two rescue cats, Cinder and Clara. You can follow her creative ventures on Instagram @marci.makes. |
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