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Beginning Sewing ----Trick or Treat Bag


Sewist will use their knowledge of basic sewing skills to create a tote bag using straight line sewing, top stitching, fusible interfacing and (optional: cotton webbing to create handles for the tote). The Sewist should bring their sewing machine, basic sewing tools; scissors and/or a rotary cutter, tape measure, fabric markers, pins or clips, coordinating thread and a seam ripper. If you do not have a machine, you can rent one from Quilt 'N Fabric for a cost of $5.00 per day.

Supplies and Materials:

3/4 yard of two (2) coordinating fabrics
3/4 yard of medium interfacing, or 
3/4 yard of oft and stable interfacing
1 yard of pom-pom fringe
Coordinating thread
1 yard of cotton webbing (optional)


Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Details: Beginning Sewist
Materials Included: See Supply List
Requirements: Sewist must be able to read and understand a simple pattern (layout, cutting & marking). Additionally, the Sewist mut be confident using a sewing machine, (winding bobbins, threading the machine and sewing straight lines with a consistent seam allowance).
Instructor: Sheilah Butler
Instructor Bio: Ms. Sheilah was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She began her love for sewing when taking a summer class from the Mothers' for Equal Education Community Enrichment Program. Her love for fabrics and teaching led her on a journey specializing in Children's Fashions, Dress Designing and finally moving into Tailoring. You may find her perusing the aisles in any fabric store swaying to Gospel & Old School music.
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