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This roomy tote has four exterior pockets and a hanging interior zip pocket. It closes with a magnetic snap or recessed zipper. It can be an everyday tote, or you can use it for picnics or crafts. Make the exterior pockets from contrasting fabric for extra pizzazz.

And here’s an added bonus: When you register for the sew-along, you’ll receive a discount code for 10% off from Klum House! Check your confirmation email when your registration is complete.

The original Oberlin is made from waxed canvas - and Klum House provides a pre-cut, waxed-canvas kit. Or choose your own fabric: canvas, upholstery fabric, denim, waterproof cotton, faux leather ... even quilting cotton or other light fabrics will work in combination with medium to heavy interfacing. The pattern calls for leather straps, but webbing, cork, or fabric straps will all work. 

This bag pattern is rated “confident beginner,” and includes terrific skill-building techniques. You’ll sew straight, French seams. You’ll put in a magnetic snap, and attach the straps with rivets (using BARN’s rivet press, if you like). With the expansion pattern, you’ll add a recessed zipper.

Details

• Skill Level: Basic Sewing Skills
• This is a sew-along. No instruction is planned, but other sewists will be available to advise.
• You do not need to buy a kit or other supplies from Klum House (but you do need to purchase the Oberlin pattern. See "Materials" below).

Details

Students need to bring:

• Your sewing machine, with a fresh needle suitable for the fabric you're using. Or you may reserve a BARN sewing machine.

• Your own copy of the Oberlin pattern from Klum House (or a source you prefer)

• Optional: The pattern expansion pack, if you’d like to add a lining or the recessed zipper. 

• Supplies as specified in the pattern. Check the second page of this Klum House online document. It also is a starting place for brick-and-mortar and online sources for supplies if you don’t want to purchase a Klum House kit or supplies.

Prerequisites

None for the sew-along, but if you're reserving a BARN sewing machine, you must have completed any session of Learn How to Use the Fiber Studio Sewing Machines or Orientation to Fiber Sewing Machines.

Class Policies

• View BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.
• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available- fill out the simple application before registering for a class.
• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program