It’s in the Bag
with Jennie Hawkey
Bring your scraps of handwoven and similar fabrics and construct an embellished bag inspired by Japanese rice bags called Komebukuro.
Using a simple pattern, you will use a sewing machine to construct a unique and useful bag. Learn embroidery techniques including Sashiko to embellish your fabric, then sew your pieced panels together to make a beautiful bag.
You will leave the class with the skills to make more bags and ideas to spark your creative side!
Skill/Experience Level
Beginner
Class Day and Time
Friday – All Day
Saturday – All Day
Sunday -Half Day Morning
Material Fees
$20.00 to be paid directly to the instructor for detailed handout with patterns, purse hardware (grommets, d-rings, snaps), cord and iron-on interfacing.
Equipment and Supplies to be brought by Student
- sewing machine
- rotary cutter and cutting mat (can be shared)
- thread
- scissors
- fabric: handwoven fabric scraps or other similar weight fabrics (enough to make 4 pieced rectangles 8” x 12”)
- lining fabric – 1 yard (suggested fabrics: light cotton fabric)
- handles – yarns that can be twisted together or other materials suitable for handles
Meet the Instructor
Jennie Hawkey
She has woven for over 30 years and specializes in accessories that incorporate intricate weaves, natural fibers and vivid colors.