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Zippers for Bags

Transform a basic tote bag (and your sewing skills) with a variety of zipper applications for bag-making.  In this supportive, small group workshop (with loads of 1-on-1 time with Nicole), you'll learn to add professional-looking zippers for internal and external pockets on bags and puses.

Saturday 21st July 2012 BOOKED OUT
Saturday 25th August 2012 BOOKED OUT
NEW DATE: Saturday 17th November
10am-4pm
$105 includes refreshments.

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Saturday 21st July BOOKED OUT

DATE: Saturday 25th August 2012
TIME: 10am-4pm
COST: $105 includes refreshments.
Suitable for basic, intermediate and confident sewing skills.  Not suited to absolute beginners.

Where?
3/99 Helen St Northcote - right between Northcote railway station and a High St tram stop, and very close to a car park. MAP HERE

WHAT TO BRING

  • YOU SEW GIRL! Large Tote Pattern if you have it (otherwise may purchase it in class).  PLEASE CUT OUT THE PAPER  PATTERN SO THAT IT IT READY TO USE.
  • Sewing machine (with zipper foot, spare machine needles and bobbins).  Alternatively, book one of ours for your use in class.
  • Basic sewing kit including pins, fabric marker/chalk, fabric scissors and paper scissors.
  • ZIPPERS - (Use dress zippers rather than chunky)
    2 x 35cm-40cm zippers to match (or contrast, if preferred) with the outer fabric of your bag
    2 x 15cm - 20cm zippers to match (or contrast, if preferred) with your lining fabric
  • FABRIC FOR THE BAG
    1m medium weight, woven fabric
    OPTIONAL  - interfacing and fusible wadding (this may be purchased in class, as needed)
    50cm to 1m cotton fabric for lining
  • Thread to match all fabrics

 

 It will save time in class if you pre-cut the lining pieces of the bag.

 

Tea, coffee, cold drinks and snacks will be provided.  Please bring your lunch. There is a microwave, toaster, oven and sandwich toaster available for your use.

I look forward to seeing you there!
Nikki

 

Cancellation Policy:
$25 cancellation fee applies to all bookings that are cancelled after payment is made.  Full refund (minus cancellation fee and materials sent) for bookings cancelled with more than 7 days notice. 50% refund for 7-3 days notice. No refund on any less than 3 days notice.