Meet the Bestie Bag! From everyday errands to life's greatest adventures, this bag will be your cute new sidekick. The Bestie Bag is a banana-shaped carry-all companion with four different views, so you can tailor its size, straps, and pockets to suit your needs and style!
If everyday wear is what you’re after, views A & B are your best bet: medium-sized with an optional flat or pleated front. To make your Bestie fit for adventure, the larger views, C & D, are sure to have enough space for all of your on-the-go necessities (and then some!).
No matter which size you choose, you’ll be able to wear it cross-body or as a shoulder bag with a sturdy webbing or fabric strap, with or without hardware. Equipped with a zip enclosure to keep everything safe, your cute new sidekick awaits! (From Blackbird Fabrics)
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Join us in the studio this Fall to make your new favorite everyday bag! We're breaking up this project into two classes with the first being optional if you need or want the extra guidance with preparation. Here's how it'll work:
- Class #1: You'll start by learning how to assemble the paper pattern accurately and efficiently. Once it's prepared, you'll learn how to use your new pattern to cut out your fabric pieces to get ready to sew! This part of class is optional--if you don't need guidance on this part, join us starting in Class #2.
- Class #2: Now that your pattern pieces are already cut out and ready to sew, we'll be able to jump right into the construction part of this project! Your instructor will walk you through the pattern to bring your Bestie Bag to life!
Sewing Level: Confident Beginner
You need to be able to independently operate the sewing machine, troubleshoot basic problems, and load/reload a bobbin.
Materials List:
- Bestie Bag PDF pattern: Purchase directly from Blackbird Fabrics here
(We'll send you an exclusive C&S discount code for 20% off after you register!)
- Printed pattern
- Fabric requirements (see pattern for requirements based on size options, recommendations here)
- Webbing (optional, hardware kits available here)
- Slider (optional)
- Interfacing (optional)
- Zipper
- Thread
Our goal is to make our studio financially accessible to as many people as possible. We do this through our tiered pricing model.
- If this workshop is sold out, add yourself to the waitlist by clicking on the black tab to the right.
- This workshop requires at least 3 students to run.