Sewing - Gift Bags for Every Occasion

About this event

Impress that special someone in your life by wrapping their gift in a handmade gift bag! These gift bags can be made for any occasion. They are fast and easy to make and each one is unique.

Class Duration : 2 hours

Age Requirements : Ages 13–Adult with a completed Sewing Lab Waiver. Ages 13-17 must have a parent or guardian present to complete the Sewing Lab Waiver.

Recommended Prerequisite : Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Required Skills : Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance.

Materials Fee : None

Out of District Fee : $10 (includes class and materials fees)

Note : Fabric is provided for your first class from a limited selection. If you choose to attend this class more than once, please reference the materials list below and bring fabric for your class.

Materials : Students may bring the following materials to complete the project:

Fabric: 2 Fat Quarters of contrasting fabrics

Thread

Bobbin that fits Singer Sewing Machines

Note : Sewing skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine .

Level Description Beginner Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance. Intermediate Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects. Advanced Someone who is comfortable with working and threading sewing machines, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of fabric types and interfacing, and has experience with using a variety of tools, notions, and presser feet.