Name of Class: Intro to Bag Making

Price (w/o Machine Rental): $99

TWO DATES AVAILABLE: November 1, 2025 9:30-3:30 OR November 4th 8:30-2:30

Instructor: Marti White

This class introduces you to the basics of bag construction using the Wool and Wax Tote pattern from Everyday Essentials by Noodlehead. The tote features interior and exterior slip pockets and uses contrasting fabric for the base and body.  We will practice working with canvas, cork and/or waxed canvas, using interfacing and stabilizer for creating structure, sewing a lining with interior pockets, making boxed corners, top stitching, installing rivets, creating custom straps from leather, webbing, or fabric. If time permits, we will get started on the zippered Petal Pouch pattern, from the Everyday Essentials pattern book.

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• Instructor: Marti White

• Fee: $99 + cost of materials

Sewing machine rental available for $5/day

• Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills and familiarity with sewing machine required, including the ability to sew a consistent half inch seam allowance.  Completion of School of Sewing preferred.

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Please call the shop at (203) 421-6853 during business hours if you have any questions.

Instructor Bio: A lifelong sewist for family and home, Marti plunged into bag-making a few years ago, having since made over to 50 bags, using patterns from By Annie, Noodlehead, Sallie Tomato, and Emmaline Bags, among others. Marti’s inspiration comes from pairing the beautiful fabrics and patterns in Cate’s collection, along with the fun of personalizing the right bag for friends, family or self!