The ultimate goal in this course is not the bag itself but to jump start their proficiency to independently use all of their sewing machine’s features to sew many basic and foundational sewing techniques, so that they can continue on their merry, knowledgeable, way to happily sew more and rewarding projects! 

No prior sewing machine knowledge is required.  

The 8 creative swatches, for the front and back of the bag, are necessary to complete, in order to help them learn to operate their machine, build their sewing confidence, spark their creativity, build up their sewing dexterity and ultimately to prepare them to sew the entire bag, straps and lining together. 

(It’s a well thought out, creative, sneaky, pedagogically sound, practice plan! Shhhhh!) 

I’ve designed the tote pattern myself so that the learners are seriously focused on learning their machines, how to measure and how to sew, rather than being bogged down, discouraged by trying to read a  pattern. This also allows everyone’s creativity to shine and allows anyone from around the world to take this fun course. 

I promise after they finish this course, they’ll be begging to do another sewing project! Be prepared! 

Learners are welcome to engage with each other, with comradery, as they complete each step of their bags. If they like and feel comfortable, they can also use the classroom chat as a place to ask questions about the work and process. It is totally up to them if they would like to engage. 

 This course is already very time consuming and work heavy, so I won’t burden them with completely unnecessary busy work like quizzes or scavenger hunts etc.  

The course videos are a total of 5 hours of content with over 450+ custom slides with custom videos, photos and graphics. 

CLASS 1 (You'll receive classes 1 and 2 the first week): 

Everything they need to know about their machine and how to use it properly. (Video length 1:25:09)

Video for prep work for next class (Video length 00:32:59)

Class 2:

All about preparing their fabric and learning how to sew. (Video length 00:57:33)
Video for prep work for the next class (Video length 00:5:13)

Class 3:

Zippers, decorative stitches, applique and buttonholes (Video length 00:52:31)
Video for prep work for the next class (Video length 00:24:13)

Class 4: 

Measuring and cutting fabric (Video length 00:52:57)
Video for prep work for the next class (Video length 00:12:38)

Class 5: 

Sewing everything together into their keepsake tote! (Video length 0:50:02)
Show N Tell 

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