Ready to dive into the world of handmade handbags and totes? Then Bagmaking: Basics & Beyond is for you! Whether you’re brand new to bagmaking or looking to build on your basic skills, this class is for you!
In Bagmaking: Basics & Beyond, you’ll learn to create a variety of bags—from simple totes to more structured handbags—while gaining the foundational techniques and confidence to tackle future projects on your own. We’ll cover everything from cutting and interfacing to zippers, pockets, linings, straps, and closures.
Each project is designed to teach you new skills while reinforcing what you’ve already learned, making this a perfect series for both beginners and adventurous beginners/intermediate sewists.
What to expect:
🧵 A range of bag styles: totes, crossbody bags, pouches, and structured handbags
🧵 Step-by-step instruction and hands-on guidance
🧵 Tips for working with different fabrics, hardware, and stabilizers
🧵 Encouragement to customize your projects with your own style
Whether you’re here to master the basics or stretch your skills, you’ll leave with finished bags you’ll be proud to carry (or gift!).
The instructor will email you ahead of the class with details about supplies needed and what to expect during class.
In our Bagmaking: Basics & Beyond series, you’ll find a variety of classes designed to build on your foundational skills while learning new techniques to make the perfect bag or tote every time!
Here are a few of the projects we’ll be diving into:
Beach Bag Workshop
Sew the perfect beach-ready tote! This roomy, stylish bag features sturdy rope handles, a flat base, and bold, fun fabrics—ideal for carrying towels, snacks, and all your sunny-day essentials. Great for confident beginners and up!
Buckhorn Backpack
Create the Buckthorn Backpack or Tote—perfect for everyday use! Both styles feature a zippered top, front pocket, flat base, and divided interior pocket for organization. The backpack includes adjustable straps and fits tablets or small laptops, while the tote is ideal for carrying projects on the go.
Crescent Tote
This petite tote is perfect for a small project and everyday essentials! With its curved, feminine shape, zippered front pocket, and flat bottom, it’s both stylish and functional—great for on-the-go crafting or daily use.
Ferris Bag
Make the Ferris Fanny Pack in your choice of three sizes! This practical and stylish bag features a zipper top, front zip pocket, adjustable strap, and full lining—perfect for hands-free carrying and everyday use.
Project Bag
Grab your favorite Layer Cake and join us for this great Layer Cake Flying Geese Quilt Top class. The flying geese pattern is one that so many people have come to love. What starts as a simple triangle comes together in a way that transform fabric into a three dimensional work of art.
Redwood Tote
Make your new favorite everyday bag! This mid-sized crossbody tote features a zip top closure, front zipper pocket, back slip pocket, reinforced base, and both short handles and a crossbody strap for versatile carrying. Perfect for travel and staying organized on the go!
Sandhill Sling
Sew a stylish and practical sling bag—perfect for everyday use or travel! This compact yet roomy design features an adjustable strap and your choice of a front zipper pocket (View A) or patch pocket (View B) for quick access to essentials. Comfortable, convenient, and great for life on the go!
Cork Wallet
Try your hand at sewing with cork! This fabric-backed material is a great alternative to leather or vinyl and is easy to work with. In this class, you’ll create a stylish, durable wallet while learning tips for working with cork fabric.
A little about Diana:
Diana is a passionate self-taught sewist who began her sewing journey as an adult. Over time, she mastered the art of creating beautiful quilts, stylish bags, and unique clothing. Her creativity shines through in her quilt designs, which are entirely her own. Diana’s true calling lies in teaching others to sew. She finds immense joy in guiding beginners and watching their skills flourish. She is dedicated to sharing her craft and inspiring others to embark on their own sewing adventures.
A little about Darcy:
Darcy has been sewing for basically her entire life, growig up with grandmothers and a mother who sewed so it’s always been a part of Darcy’s life. She worked in a fabric shop in high school and got back into sewing as an adult when her best friend couldn’t find nursery things she loved for her first baby. Darcy caught the quilting bug and has been loving it ever since!
