Holly Bag Thurs,Sept 3,10am-3:30pm

The Holly Hobo Bag is designed for beginner bag makers and sewists!  It's easy construction and chic looks make it a fun project for experienced sewists too! This is a classic style hobo bag, meant to be loved and used everyday. It features exterior accent, magnetic snap closure, interior slip pocket, interior zipper pocket, gusset, and adjustable crossbody strap

CLASS FEE:                                      $65 includes August 3, 2026 Prep Party Code PP01

SKILL LEVEL:                                    Beginner

WHAT TO BRING:

Please bring your sewing machine in good working order.  Since we are only familiar with the machines we use, we may have limited knowledge of other brands, please bring your manual just in case you need to refer to it during class.

Standard sewing supplies including, thread to match your faux leather or cork (poly is better than cotton), zipper foot, sewing clips, chalk or removable pen, 1/8” double sided basting tape, and rotary cutter. A Teflon foot or walking foot will be helpful for sewing on cork or faux leather.  If you have neither, scotch tape on the bottom of your foot will be sufficient.

PRE-CLASS PREPARATION:

Please have all pattern pieces cut and fused. When cutting faux leather straps, test the leather as it has a stretch on one side. Cut straps strips on the NON-STRETCH SIDE.  If you purchased a ½ yd piece of cork or Faux leather, you will be cutting on the short (18”) side. Although the pattern may not call for it, I recommend fusing all lining pieces with a woven fusible. Have the pattern and all hardware at time of class. The supplies are listed below:

Pattern:                                              Holly by Sallie Tomato

Main Fabric:                                       1/3 yd if 42” wide fabric or 3/8 yd if 27” wide (exterior & strap connectors)

Contrast Fabric:                                If 27” wide – 1/2 yd or 3/8 yd if 42” wide (accent, gusset, adjustable strap)

Lining Fabric:                                    1/2 yd 42” wide fabric

Fusible fleece:                                   42” wide:  1/3 yard

Hardware:                                          Basic 2 Hardware Kit: 2–1“ rectangular rings, 1–½” magnetic snap set,

1-slide buckle

                                                            Optional – 4 bag feet

Zipper:                                                1-8” single slide zipper (size #3 or #5)