What to Expect:
\n \nThese bags a re built to last. With two layers of fabric and re inforced seams\, they can easily handle heavy groc eries\, library books\, or craft supplies. Best of all\, once you learn the step by step assembly te chnique\, you can quickly whip up a whole stack at home for everyone on your gift list.
\n \nExpect a relaxed\, hands on session where you walk through every step from raw fabric to final assem bly. You will get comfortable setting up your mate rial\, guiding straight lines through a sewing mac hine\, and putting your tote together. You will wa lk out with a completed\, functional bag in hand a nd the know how to replicate the project at home.< /p>\n \n
What You Will Learn:< /p>\n \n
Skil l Level and Prerequisites:
\n \nBe ginner friendly. No prior experience is required. We will only be sewing in straight lines along fab ric edges\, making this an ideal project for newco mers. Prior knowledge of how to use a sewing machi ne is helpful\, but our instructor will guide you through machine operation.
\n \nToo ls and Materials:
\n \nSewing mach ines\, irons\, fabric shears\, thread\, and fabric will be provided.
\n \nWhat to Bri ng:
\n \nSafety Requirements:
\n \nClosed toe shoes are required at MakeHaven. Long hair must be tied back\, and loose jewelry or flowing sleeves should be secured whil e operating machinery.
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect:\n \n \n \n These bags are built to last. With two layers of fabric and reinforced se ams\, they can easily handle heavy groceries\, lib rary books\, or craft supplies. Best of all\, once you learn the step by step assembly technique\, y ou can quickly whip up a whole stack at home for e veryone on your gift list.\n \n \n \n Expect a rel axed\, hands on session where you walk through eve ry step from raw fabric to final assembly. You wil l get comfortable setting up your material\, guidi ng straight lines through a sewing machine\, and p utting your tote together. You will walk out with a completed\, functional bag in hand and the know how to replicate the project at home.\n \n \n \n W hat You Will Learn:\n \n \n \n \n Straight stitch control and seam allowance guidance on a sewing m achine\n Aligning and pinning two layers of fabri c for clean interior seams\n Sewing reinforced se ams for extra strength and carrying capacity\n Co nstructing and securing sturdy handles\n Assembli ng a complete lined bag from start to finish\n \n \n Skill Level and Prerequisites:\n \n \n \n Begin ner friendly. No prior experience is required. We will only be sewing in straight lines along fabric edges\, making this an ideal project for newcomer s. Prior knowledge of how to use a sewing machine is helpful\, but our instructor will guide you thr ough machine operation.\n \n \n \n Tools and Mater ials:\n \n \n \n Sewing machines\, irons\, fabric shears\, thread\, and fabric will be provided.\n \ n \n \n What to Bring:\n \n \n \n \n All necessar y fabric and notions to complete one bag are inclu ded in the ticket.\n If you have a specific prewa shed cotton or canvas print you prefer to use\, yo u are welcome to bring your own yardage.\n \n \n S afety Requirements:\n \n \n \n Closed toe shoes ar e required at MakeHaven. Long hair must be tied ba ck\, and loose jewelry or flowing sleeves should b e secured while operating machinery. \n \n CATEGORIES:Ticketed Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000 LOCATION:MakeHaven - 1st Floor Classroom\n 770 Chapel\, Str eet\n Classroom on First Floor\n New Have\, CT 065 10\n United States\n URL:https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=992 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR