About

This is a great opportunity for beginning sewers — and confident beginners — to gain experience and come away with a beautiful finished project. All skill levels are welcomed. 

The Portsmith Tote is a waxed-canvas, everyday bag designed by Klum House, a Portland, Ore., company that specializes in bag making patterns and kits for home sewists. It’s described as both stylish and functional.

You'll learn to:

• Read and follow directions from a pattern.
• Use a pattern to mark your fabric.
• Follow each step in constructing your project.
• Understand the characteristics of waxed canvas fabric. 
• Stitch accurate seam allowances. 
• Edge stitch. 
• Create an envelope fold.
• Apply leather straps and rivets.

Details

• You can bring food for our lunch break. There is a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level. Food is not allowed in the studio. All drinks should be in containers with secure lids.
• If you plan on using a BARN sewing machine, you must have completed Sewing Machine Orientation. 
• You're welcome to bring your own machines as long as you have the basic knowledge of how to use it.

Details

A $95 materials fee, included in the price, provides you with a complete kit that includes everything needed.

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.