Description
Students will learn how to use various sizes of their handwoven scraps to create a handbag.
Techniques covered will include:
- Stabilizing handwoven fabric with fusible interfacing.
- Tracing a pattern using red dot grid fabric.
- Installing a zipper.
- Installing purse hardware to attach a strap.
- Using cork fabric to provide a water-resistant bottom for the bag.
- Adding buttons and other surface design elements to enhance the bag.
- Installing a lining.
Prerequisite: Students need a basic understanding of how to operate a sewing machine, including how to sew with straight stitch, zig-zag, and backstitch.
Supply Fee of $10 includes: zipper, red dot grid fabric, fusible interfacing, cork fabric, waxed canvas, and purse hardware.
Student Supplies Required: Students provide sewing machine, scraps of handwoven fabric, sewing thread in several colors, basic sewing tools & notions (sewing needles, seam ripper, scissors, etc), cotton or linen fabric for lining, and note-taking supplies.
