Within Nancy’s one template/pattern there are 6 magnificent bag designs (with a variety of options for customizing to make it your own). This class will be great for anyone who loves PURSES, TOTES, BAGS AND MORE!

Date:	March 16, 2010	Location:	East Mesa Store
Time:	01:00 PM to 04:00 PM	Address:	3716 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85205 - Get Directions
Instructor:	Kat Emmelkamp	Contact Info:	(480)545-0778 - Contact by Email
Description: Purses, Totes, Bags and More… Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 2010 Tuesday Mar 16 1:00pm – 4:00pm Tuesday Apr 20 1:00pm – 4:00pm Cost: $10/month and supplies (plus the cost to purchase the “Trace 'n Create Bag Templates with Nancy Zieman” - City Bag Collection) Instructor: Kat Emmelkamp • Have you ever sewn a (faux) LEATHER bag? • Or interfaced SILK with the proper stabilizer to create an elegant purse? • Attached MAGNETIC SNAPS? • Incorporate EASY zippered interior pockets? Well, here’s calling all BAG LADIES! Within Nancy’s one template/pattern there are 6 magnificent bag designs (with a variety of options for customizing to make it your own). This class will be great for anyone who loves PURSES, TOTES, BAGS AND MORE! We will be trying out a wide variety of stabilizers and backing material, such as fusible and non-fusible fleece and batting; interfacing that is thin vs. thick or soft vs. stiff. You will be introduced to sewing faux leather and/or faux suede; silks and cottons; or try some “home dec” fabric if you wish. Even a seasoned bag maker will be impressed with some of the new tools that are available to make bag construction a breeze. For the beginner, come learn some of the easy tricks and tips of the bag making trade. So, come one, come all! Space is limited, so please call the store at 480-545-0778 to register. ________________________________________________________________________ We will construct a Leather Portfolio Plus in FEBRUARY, a Silk Savvy Bag in MARCH and a Chic Bag in APRIL. SUPPLIES NEEDED: MARCH FABRIC – 1/2 yd of good quality silk. You may need a little more if you are going to make your own silk fabric handles. Choose a silk with a design or I embroidered on mine by adding a fusible woven interfacing and a fusible heavy batting before embroidering. MARCH LINING – 1/2 yd of any good quality fabric. I used store-bought single-sided quilted fabric to add body. If you wish, create your own quilted fabric. MARCH INTERFACING – if your lining fabric is heavy enough you may not need any interfacing. Therefore it is your choice whether you want to add a layer of fleece or batting as the interfacing. ½ yd will be sufficient. MARCH NOTIONS – One pair of 3/4" or 1" magnetic snaps and an 8" long zipper if you wish to add an interior pocket. Plus purchase any bag handle(s) of your choice and the instructor will assist you in adding it to your purse/bag. I constructed my own fabric handles using leftover batting and silk fabric. APRIL FABRIC – 1/2 yd of any good quality fabric. I chose a “border” 100% cotton fabric and “fussy-cut” it to use the desired design area. APRIL LINING & INTERFACING – 1/2 yd of store-bought or your own quilted fabric, i.e. single- or double-side with batting and fabric on one or both sides. APRIL NOTIONS – four to five 1-inch D-rings or O-rings. (The fifth ring is used to add a decorative interest.) One pair of 3/4” OR 1” magnetic snaps and an 8” long zipper if you wish to add an interior pocket. All notions mentioned are available at the Mulqueen Sewing Centers East Mesa store. Email the instructor at least 5 days PRIOR to the class date (or as soon as possible) if you would like to meet with the instructor for help with supplies and fabric selection. ________________________________________________________________________ SUPPLIES to BRING to ALL class meetings: FABRIC, LINING, INTERFACING and NOTIONS as mentioned TEMPLATE/PATTERN – “Trace 'n Create Bag Templates with Nancy Zieman” (City Bag Collection) BASIC SEWING KIT – such as plenty of pins, paper scissors, GOOD scissors, assorted rulers, cutting mat, chalk or “purple/blue” markers, rotary cutters, cutting mats, etc. Your own IRON AND PAD will save you time in not having to share and wait. SEWING MACHINE in good working condition and all necessary accessories for sewing, such as power cords, foot control, correct bobbin casing, extra empty bobbins, etc. Set your machine for sewing mode. (You must be familiar enough with your machine to know how to adjust the needle positions, change the tension, change the stitch length, etc.) SEWING MACHINE MANUAL – bring the manual for your sewing machine to every class meeting so that we can look up settings particular to your machine. Always check the manual PRIOR to starting a sewing technique you are not familiar with. Good quality SEWING THREAD to match or to contrast the color of your material pieces. 2 BOBBINS pre-wound with matching thread SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES – 90/14 SHARP is a good one as we will be stitching through multiple layers and silk OTHER HELPFUL TOOLS – 1/4-inch foot, open-toe foot, seam guide, quilting gloves, temporary spray adhesive or quilt basting spray, paper and writing instrument for note taking. Also check out Nancy’s Recommendations on the instructions sheets for additional information regarding equipment and supplies. If you have any questions, please email the instructor Kat Emmelkamp at: kat@mulqueensewing.com